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Safari is a word that means ‘journey’ in the Swahili language and perhaps for many a safari holiday is their journey of a lifetime. There are many different types of safari holiday on offer in Africa and choosing one will be down to your own personal taste and what you most want to see on your journey.

Located on the border of Tanzania, The Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is the ultimate safari destination for those who want a traditional safari holiday. The reserve is also famous for its ‘big cats’ with many television documentaries being filmed here recording the in their natural habitat. The Great Migration occurs at the Masai Mara Reserve every year when the wildebeest, gazelles and zebras from the Serengeti migrate to the area. You can also expect to see elephants, buffalos, rhinos and hyenas along with the big cats – cheetahs, leopards and lions. The Mara River runs through the reserve and this is home to lurking hippos and crocodiles.

If you like to walk on the wild side then The Zambezi Valley in the Zambia makes for a great destination for the more daring traveler. The valley is vast and unspoiled and the Zambezi River flows through the area with crocodiles and hippos lurking. The area is very wild with only a few camps and guide companies working the area. You can choose from specialist safaris in this area such as bird or fish safaris or you can choose a combination safari. There are also canoeing safaris or walking safaris available in this area.

The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is home to an enormous amount of wildlife and is the perfect destination for a traditional safari holiday. The area’s grasslands make this the perfect place for spotting all kinds of animals such as wildebeest, zebras, gazelles and of course the incredible big cats. The Park is enormous and divided into three areas – the name Serengeti means ‘endless plains’ in the Maasai language.

The Kruger National Park in South Africa is one of the oldest and largest wildlife parks in Africa. It makes for the perfect traditional safari holiday, as you will find all the expected safari animals living in this area. You can expect to see lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos to name just some. The park runs along the border of Mozambique and Zimbabwe and is also home to the Crocodile River, which as the name suggests is home to these dangerous but beautiful creatures.

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