If tickets onboard flights bound for Africa vanish like greased lightning, half of its credit goes to the fact that the continent boasts amazing wildlife across its well-reserved parks and sanctuaries. Here are some coveted places for game viewing in Africa.
Wildlife safaris, once considered as adventurists’ prerogative, seem to have gone through a shift in epitome. Now, more and more holidaymakers are planning such excursions. And perhaps that’s why tickets onboard flights bound for the African countries are selling like hot cakes these days. With a number of national parks and game reserves, Africa is the world’s best place to have jungle safaris. Boasting incredible wildlife, vast expanses of enchanting landscapes and opportunities for close encounters with the Africa’s Big Five; these sanctuaries, for nature-lovers, are as good as it gets, alluring them to buy tickets to visit them, time and again.
Kruger National Park, South Africa
It would be quite just to declare that Kruger National Park in South Africa is a veritable heaven for wildlife enthusiasts. It has a rich biodiversity and its dense Savanna vegetation supports a huge number of species of animals, birds and reptiles. Apart from the South Africa’s Big Five, the biome is home to several other large animals that are delightful to observe in their own turfs. Camping and bird-watching in this lush territory are some other reasons why you may goad yourself to rummage on the web for tickets aboard flights landing in South Africa. There are plenty of agencies that offer various packages for exciting game viewing at Kruger.
Masai Mara National Reserves, Kenya
You passion for wildlife may reach the zenith at this Kenya’s best known game reserve. Named in honour of its extremely hospitable Masai tribes, the park is famous for its unique Mara ecosystem and a large population of lions, leopards and cheetahs. The speciality of safaris in Masai Mara is that animals here can be spotted in large groups. The African elephants found here are among the largest on the earth. Besides, the annual migration of Zebras and Wildebeest, from July to October, is another enthralling happening in the reserve that adds to its fame and sets wildlife-lovers from across the globe on a mad scramble for air tickets to board Kenya bound flights.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Serengeti National Park is charm personified and there is no doubt about it. Located in the north Tanzania, along the Kenyan Border, it is famed for its widely acclaimed zebra and wildebeest migration and draws nature-lovers from virtually all corners of the globe. Another thing notable about this park is that it boasts the world’s biggest concentration of large mammals including lions, African elephants, Zebra and rhinos. The ecosystem is quite diversified and features an avalanche of facets, from grassland plains to riverine forests and Savanna to woodland. Thousands of avian species make birding in the park a mesmeric experience, well worth the cost of flight tickets and holiday packages.
Hluhluwe–Umfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa
Founded in 1895, this unusual expanse of rocky terrains will fascinate you like nothing else. Here, you can spot all Big Five animals of South Africa as well as several other wild animals like giraffes, deer, nyala, wildebeest and more. The main attractions, however, is the white rhinoceros. This oldest game reserve in South Africa is also home to over 340 species of birds, making bird-watching a prime attraction for tourists who grab tickets onboard flights to sojourn this part of South Africa. Apart from jeep safaris, the park boasts many self-guided foot trails, boat tours and short day walks that make visit to the park worth every penny spent on travel tickets and holiday deals.
Nairobi National Park, Kenya
Nairobi National Park enjoys the distinction of being very close to a metropolis, about 7kms from the Kenyan capital. It is widely acclaimed for its diverse topography and a rich wildlife including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos and elephants. Many endangered species of reptiles and birds also make it a big hit with nature enthusiasts taking flights for holidays in Nairobi. In and around the park are a number of resorts that offer nature-lovers a unique accommodation experience, amid untamed natural facets and leave them gloating about their decision of netting tickets on flights bound for the Kenyan capital.
