The second-largest continent in the world, Africa is home to a vast array of National parks, landscapes, including protected national parks filled with incredible wildlife, serene views, and mind-blowing adventures. But with more than 300 national parks spread across the continent's 54 countries, deciding which to visit is no easy feat. To help you plan an unforgettable trip, we put together a list of some of the most deservedly famous African parks, plus a few you might not know.
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As we bid farewell to 2024, some of our East African Destination where our journeys rotate year round made headlines all year round in the media and we are are thrilled to show the list below from what the media has been circulating on the 10 Incredible National Parks in Africa, we picked the
- Most beautiful mountain scenery: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
From ancient deserts to urban mountain ranges, and rainforests to Savannahs, these are among the 10 of the best national parks in Africa from East Africa.
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is one of the best places to see mountain gorillas. Its renowned gorilla treks take visitors from the park headquarters into the mountainous forest under the direction of an expert ranger. Depending on where the gorillas are during your visit, the hike could take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, but once you reach them, you'll be able to watch at close range as the endangered creatures feed, interact with each other, and appraise their human visitors. Compared with other options on the continent (like Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC), Volcanoes has the highest fees for a gorilla trek — a permit is $1,500 per person — but it offers the most luxurious accommodations. The park is also fairly easy to access, since it's less than three hours by car from Rwanda's capital, Kigali.
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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
The word Serengeti accurately summons images of vast golden plains, cheetahs sitting atop termite mounds, and hundreds of wildebeests plunging into the waters of the Mara River as part of their Great Migration. Bordering Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve, it's often considered the less crowded of the two iconic destinations, in part because it's bigger. Aside from offering the stunning landscapes for which this part of Africa is famed (think blazing sunsets with a single acacia tree in the foreground), it's a great place to see big cat action. Cheetahs are able to stretch their legs on the wide-open plains, while leopards are relaxed enough to allow vehicles to get close.
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Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of Congo
It's possible that you won't see a single other tourist in this lesser-known reserve. Near the northwest edge of the Republic of the Congo, Odzala protects a portion of the Congo Basin rain forest, often called the "second lungs" of the world (after the Amazon). Here, you can kayak through the forest waterways, walk through quiet woodlands while keeping your eyes peeled for chimpanzees and elephants, and interact with western lowland gorillas, a smaller and more energetic cousin of the mountain gorillas found a few hundred miles east.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
One of Uganda's Popular national parks, Queen Elizabeth feels a world away from the volcanoes and rainforests that make up nearby landscapes. Instead, you'll find lakes and channels, savannas, and plains. The park is known for its tree-climbing lions, unusual behavior for the animals, but there are also elephants, buffalo, leopards, hippos, and hundreds of bird species to spot. In addition to game drives, you can take boat trips along the Kazinga Channel and track chimpanzees.
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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Our Safaris are just a sample of what is possible. Use these itineraries as a starting point or for inspiration. Then contact us and let our expert team help you plan the right schedule.
