The best safari destinations in Africa - Many people are fascinated by wild animals and would love to see them up close. A safari is the best way to do this, and that's why tourists flock to the most beautiful natural parks in South Africa, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, and Kenya.

In addition to the beautiful African landscape, this is the perfect opportunity to see lions, elephants, crocodiles, giraffes, and other wild animals in their natural habitat.

Ready to go on a safari? Click on the gallery and check out the best ones.

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania - The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Tanzania's greatest attractions and also East Africa's 'Noah's Ark' for it harbors a large number of wild species within the park.

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania - Here you can spot a huge range of species, from zebras to lions, elephants, and even flamingos.

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania - In addition, you can contemplate beautiful landscapes as well as the famous wildebeest migration routes. May and June are the best months to go on this safari.

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Serengeti, Tanzania - Serengeti is home to the world's largest mammal migration routes and boasts breathtaking landscapes.

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Serengeti, Tanzania - The Serengeti National Park is known for its safaris and the migration of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles that take place from May to June.

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Serengeti, Tanzania - There are about 70 species of large mammals in this region, as well as a varied and exotic flora. It is not by chance that Serengeti in the Maasai language means 'endless plain.'

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Maasai Mara, Kenya - This reserve opened in 1961 and it's located west of the Great Rift Valley. The area is an extension of the Serengeti plains in Tanzania.

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Maasai Mara, Kenya - The Maasai Mara plains are mostly famous for their lions and leopards, but buffaloes, elephants, and rhinos can also be spotted here.

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Chobe National Park, Botswana -

Chobe National Park covers a vast territory and is home to 450 bird species and one of the largest concentrations of fauna on the planet, including leopards, lions, elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, and even wolves.

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Chobe National Park, Botswana - Tourists can observe the local wildlife aboard a boat, which makes this safari a pretty unique experience.

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Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda - This is the best place to spot mountain gorillas closely in their natural habitat.

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Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda - In addition to the gorillas, the park houses five of the eight volcanoes of the Virunga Mountains, which are surrounded by forests and stunning scenery. If you like animals and nature then you have to visit this place.

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Okavango Delta, Botswana - This delta is like an oasis in the desert. The  Okavango River, with its rich fauna and flora, is the perfect setting for an adventurous safari.

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Okavango Delta, Botswana - In addition to exotic birds, you can also see crocodiles and hippos from up close. An incredible experience that fascinates safari lovers.

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Nakuru, Kenya - In this Kenyan city you can watch the amazing migratory ritual of flamingos. A spectacle worth witnessing at least once in your life.

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Nakuru, Kenya - In addition to the flamingos, you can also observe rhinos.

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Kruger National Park, South Africa - This is the largest of the 17 national parks in South Africa and also the oldest since it opened in 1898. The best time to visit the park is between May and October when the grass is low and visibility is better.

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Kruger National Park, South Africa - Lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, and birds such as storks, vultures and eagles inhabit this place.

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Etosha National Park, Namibia - This is one of the largest and most incredible national parks in the world. Here you can find a wide variety of wildlife.

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Etosha National Park, Namibia - The park is home to over 100 species of mammals, including the largest population of black rhinos and African cheetahs.

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Etosha National Park, Namibia - Here you can spot several animal species while taking in the incredible beauty of the local landscape. An incredible experience that is only possible in this fascinating continent!

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Kalahari Desert - This desert located in Southern Africa stretches over parts of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.

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Kalahari Desert - In addition to lions, you can also find species such as ostriches, gazelles, and even meerkats.

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Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda - This is another fantastic destination for a dream safari where you can enjoy a wide variety of wildlife along with the stunning scenery.

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Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda - This park is located on the shores of Lake Albert, and it's a great spot to observe hippos, buffaloes, antelopes, and giraffes.

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Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda - In addition to these species you can also watch crocodiles in their natural habitat. Just don't get too close!

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South Luangwa National Park, Zambia - The South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, mainly due to the high concentration of animals along the Luangwa River.

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South Luangwa National Park, Zambia - Here we see a family of hippos by the Luangwa River. If you want to see images like this one in real life, then the Luangwa South National Park is the place to go.

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Hwange, Zimbabwe - This region has a large elephant, antelope, and hyena population.

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Hwange, Zimbabwe -

Here you will also find incredible ostriches roaming freely.

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