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Your Guide to Safari

Honest coverage from writers who’ve been on safari themselves

A safari can look like almost anything. Sunrise over the Serengeti, a canoe gliding past hippos on the Zambezi, a night in a glamping suite watching giraffes from your veranda in New Jersey. Our writers keep finding new ways to do it. Did you know you can walk within a few feet of a wild rhino in Eswatini, or track mountain gorillas through the forests of Uganda and Rwanda? Start with our guide, 12 Best Places in the World to Go on Safari.

Where To Start

Trip Planning & Tips East Africa Southern Africa Unconventional Safaris

Types of Safari

Game drives, walking safaris, canoe safaris, gorilla trekking

Health & Entry

Yellow fever certificate, anti-malarials, visas vary by country

What to Pack

Neutral colors, layers, binoculars

Trip Planning & Tips

A safari takes more planning than most trips. These pieces cover the basics, from choosing between a guided drive and a walking safari to knowing what a game drive is like.

How to Plan Your Dream African Safari

Learn how to plan an Africa safari with insights from a South African author who has traveled extensively through sub-Saharan Africa.

Everything You Need to Know When Planning a Game Drive in Africa

Want to go on safari in Africa? Read our local expert’s in-depth guide on how and where to plan a game drive in East Africa.

East Africa

This is the safari most people picture: Kenya and Tanzania’s Maasai Mara and Serengeti, lions and elephants against open grassland, the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River. Just north, Uganda and Rwanda offer something entirely different: trekking through forest to find mountain gorillas face to face.

Kenya & Tanzania

The Best of Kenya: Safari Magic and Coastal Paradise

Journey through Kenya’s wild savannah and its hidden coastal wonders that you definitely don’t want to miss.

Tales of the Savannah: A Front-Row Journey Through the Masai Mara

Three epic days of Animal Safari: experiencing the tension between predator and prey, the intrigue of courtship and the scrupulous love of motherhood.

Kenya and Tanzania Safari: Two Weeks from Nairobi and Samburu to the Masai Mara and Ngorongoro

From Nairobi’s urban wildlife to sunrise balloons over the Mara and lions in Ngorongoro, this two-week safari spans East Africa.

Chasing Migrations and Lions’ Roars: A Seven-Day Safari in Tanzania’s Wild Heart

Seven days. Four legendary parks. From your first glimpse of Tarangire’s ancient baobab trees to standing on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater—often called the Eighth Wonder of the World—this Tanzania…

Tanzania Unveiled: Where Wildlife, Culture, and Adventure Collide

Uncover Tanzania’s hidden wonders, from the iconic Serengeti to the serene beaches of Zanzibar, for an unforgettable adventure.

Gorilla Trekking: Uganda, Rwanda & Burundi

Mountain Gorillas in the Wild: A 13-Day Trek Through Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi

Is a gorilla trekking safari on your bucket list? On this 13-day trip, you’ll view gorillas in the wild and visit Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.

How to Plan a Gorilla Trekking Holiday in Uganda

Everything you need to know about planning the experience of gorilla trekking in Uganda. When to go, how to book and how long to allow.

Southern Africa

Southern Africa covers a lot of ground. South Africa and Eswatini offer classic game drives and walking safaris, while the rivers connecting Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe turn wildlife viewing into something you do by canoe or houseboat, often with a view of Victoria Falls.

South Africa & Eswatini

Learning to Hit Pause: Safari in South Africa

A traveler encounters rhinos, cheetahs and a blown-out tire during an unforgettable safari in South Africa.

South Africa’s Addo Elephant National Park Is the Ultimate Family Safari

Discover the majestic elephants and breathtaking landscapes of Elephantastic Addo, where every encounter is a captivating experience.

Why This Under-the-Radar South African Safari Belongs on Your Bucket List

Madikwe Game Reserve delivers Big Five sightings, malaria-free wilderness, and zero day visitors — South Africa’s most overlooked safari destination.

Why a Motorhome Might Be the Best Way to Experience Kruger National Park

Visiting South Africa’s Kruger National Park by motorhome allows you to see all the sights and wildlife at your own pace in complete comfort.

Rivers & Waterways: Chobe, Kariba & the Zambezi

How to See the Big Five Around Victoria Falls Without Blowing Your Budget

Base in Livingstone or Victoria Falls to pair wallet-friendly safaris in Chobe and Mosi-oa-Tunya with the roar and spray of Victoria Falls.

This 10-Day Land and Cruise Safari Is the Perfect Introduction to Southern Africa

From South Africa and Namibia to Botswana and Zimbabwe, this 10-day journey is the perfect introduction to Southern Africa

Exploring Zimbabwe’s Stunning Lake Kariba by Houseboat

Embark on a houseboat journey on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe’s natural paradise, and discover its unspoiled landscapes and rich wildlife in comfort

Zambian Safari: Paddling the Zambezi

Meet crocodiles, hippos and other safari wildlife along the fourth longest river in Africa, the Zambezi River. Here’s one traveler’s Zambian canoe adventure of a lifetime.

Unconventional Safaris

Not every safari looks the way you’d expect. A glamping resort in New Jersey built around the idea of safari, lemurs in Madagascar, sharks and penguins instead of lions on South Africa’s coast. These are the ones that break the mold.

Experience a New Safari Glamping Lodge in… New Jersey

If a safari sounds exciting, but Africa feels too far, Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey has the perfect adventure for you.

Looking for Lemurs in All the Wrong Places: A Madagascar Cruise Adventure

Join us on a whimsical journey through Madagascar’s misty jungles, where the elusive lemurs play hide and seek with eager explorers.

Beyond the Big Five: South Africa’s Spectacular Ocean Safari

Sharks, penguins, and seals—discover South Africa’s thrilling ocean safaris that rival any land adventure. The coast holds wild surprises.

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