Emerging safari destinations around the globe
The tourism landscape is so vast which allows tourists to explore uncharted lands locally and internationally.
What is wildlife tourism?
As a form of adventure travel, wildlife tourism involves visiting natural habitats to observe and experience wild animals in their native environments. These eco-tourism experiences offer travellers the opportunity to encounter amazing animals while also helping promote conservation goals. Wildlife tourism plays a critical role in preserving fragile ecosystems and protecting endangered species by providing conservationists with crucial funding and infrastructure.
Five emerging safari destinations
Now that you’ve learned a bit more about wildlife tourism, let’s check out five incredible safari destinations and all of the beautiful wildlife that they have to offer!
Tanzania
Home to the iconic Serengeti National Park, Tanzia truly offers a diverse range of awesome wildlife and gorgeous ecosystems. It boasts Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, and stunning landscapes, from savannas to beaches. Follow the wildebeest migrations June through March or make lasting memories watching zebras cross the beautiful Mara River. Tanzania is also home to many other well-known African animals like:
- Lions
- Cheetahs
- Hyenas
- Jackals
- Thomson’s gazelles
- Eland
Kenya
Located in the eastern part of Africa, Kenya’s ecosystems and wildlife feature exceptional biodiversity and wildlife. An area of particular note is the Maasai Mara National Reserve, which is renowned for the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras. The country showcases a number of varying landscapes, with everything from savannas to forests and coastal regions. In the Northern region of the country, you can find the Special Five, which consists of:
- Reticulated giraffe
- Grevy’s zebra
- Gerenuk
- Somali ostrich
- Beisa oryx
South Africa
South Africa hosts a number of amazing game reserves, as well as the world renowned Kruger National Park, where a wide array of animals live and thrive including:
- Elephants
- Buffaloes
- White rhinos
- Black rhinos
- Leopards
- Cheetahs
- African wild dogs
- Giraffes
- Lions
- Baboons
- Warthogs
- Hyenas
- Approximately a dozen antelope species
- A variety of bird species
This coastal part of the country is also home to many unique species (such as the African penguin) and other abundant marine life off the Indian Ocean coastline of the KwaZulu-Natal coast, which provide excellent bird watching and photography opportunities.
Namibia
Namibia’s sweeping geography includes one-of-a-kind destinations like the Namib Desert and Skeleton Coast, as well as fertile wetlands and savannas. It harbours remarkable desert-adapted species and ethereal dunes, making it a truly exceptional safari destination. In Namibia, you will be able to see amazing animals such as:
- Oryx
- Kudu
- Springbok
- Elephants
- Zebras
- Cape Buffalo
- Wild Horses
- Lions
- Cape Fur Seals
Rwanda
Rwanda is truly a wildlife paradise, with a third of Africa’s bird species residing in this small, East-African country. Despite its tiny size, it’s home to a diverse range of landscapes, including both volcanoes, and savannas. The critically endangered mountain gorillas thrive in the misty Virunga Mountains and Nyungwe Forest National Park. Besides Rwanda’s famous gorillas, it’s also home to golden monkeys and chimpanzees!
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