Masai Mara, Kenya
Masai Mara is one of the most famous Africa wildlife Safari destinations. It is the northern extension of Tanzania’s Serengeti. There is no better place in Africa to watch lions and cheetahs in their natural habitat. Some of the amazing animals to also see there are elephants, rare black rhinos, and giraffes.
Don’t forget to pack your camera and binoculars for a more amazing experience and exploration of the Kenyan wildlife. For the budget, Africa wildlife safari in Kenya can go with any budget. Options are available at all price levels, so you don’t need to go for a high budget. The best time to go on a safari in Kenya is between May to October when it's cooler and more accessible because of the dry season.
Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
One of the best well-known wildlife spots on the entire planet is the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The Serengeti is almost 15,000 sq km in size which makes it ten times bigger than the Masai Mara but has the same amazing sighting of predators and the scale of migration. Being huge in size, the Serengeti of course has a greater habitat variety than Masai Mara. The center of the Serengeti Park is often busy around Seronera, but you can enjoy more exclusive and privacy options that the north and west areas offer.
You can’t miss visiting the Ngorongoro Crater that is located to the east within the Serengeti area. This volcanic spot includes 250 sq km of forests, lakes, and the perfect variety of wildlife like lions, black rhinos, and elephants. The place is considered a huge wild zoo that attracts crowds from all over the globe. You will find various options at all budget levels when visiting Serengeti Park, so you don’t have to worry much about the budget. The best time to visit the park is between June to October, but it is also beautiful all year round.
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Kruger National park offers everything you are looking for in an animal safari trip in Africa. It’s a huge public park and camp that extends over 22,000 sq km. For first-timers, Kruger National park is the best Safari destination in terms of budget and amazing wildlife exploration. With its backroads and various bush camps for those who crave wilderness, the park is the most amazing spot in Africa. You will be able to closely observe some wild animals like cheetahs, wild dogs, large herbivores, and more than 500 species of birds in their natural habitat. There is a huge selection of wild animals there.
What makes the park more unique is the habitat variety. The park has it all from savannah and amazing hills to woodland and forests on the river. The park price options are suitable for all budget levels. It is also suitable to visit all year round but it's mostly rainy from November to March.