While staying in a high-end hotel can make for a memorable break away, the adventures that can be had while away on vacation can also make or break a holiday. For many, although lounging around the pool and enjoying the occasional massage is appealing, spreading their wings a bit and immersing themselves in nature will result in a more special trip. A safari adventure certainly fits the bill in that respect.
For many, getting up close and personal with some of Earth’s wildest creatures is impossible to turn down. After all, people generally adore animals. We treat dogs and cats like members of the family and we’re always watching documentaries featuring David Attenborough, but nothing beats the real thing.
As such, it’s therefore natural that people would want to turn off their television screens and put down their gaming devices and witness some of Earth’s most amazing animals in the flesh.
Thankfully, for people who want to experience a safari adventure, there are plenty of great options on this glorious planet of ours. Let’s take a look at some of the best options in a number of foreign territories around the world.
South Africa
First and foremost, the continent of Africa is considered as the best location for a safari experience. In particular, South Africa is home to a large selection of brilliant safari parks and reserves that will enable you to see everything, from the big five to a range of stunningly beautiful birds. From Kruger National Park and Samara Karoo Private Reserve to Addo Elephant National Park and Tswalu Kalahari Private Reserve, there is a seriously solid offering throughout the country. On the whole, South Africa’s safari options aren’t too pricey either, although some certainly cost more than others. Overall, though, venturing to South Africa for a safari-themed vacation is a great thing to do. ]
India
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A country many people want to visit anyway, adding a safari trip to your itinerary in India is a fantastic option. A country that is growing in reputation in terms of its safari experiences, India’s best safari parks continue to pull in holidaymakers from around the world. Ranthambore National Park is a particular favorite due to its population of Royal Bengal tigers, while Kaziranga National Park is also regularly frequented thanks to the presence of elephants, water buffalo, swamp deer, and the endangered one-horned rhinoceros. India’s other top safari destinations include Hemis National Park, Satpura National Park, Jim Corbett National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Bandipur National Park, and Sasan Gir National Park.
America
It’s fair to say that a safari experience in America is slightly different compared to anywhere else on Earth. While it perhaps divides opinion given the occasional theme park that is included and the food stalls that arguably compromise the purity of what essentially is a home for animals, there are still some viable options throughout the United States of America. They include Lion Country Safari (Florida), Safari West (California), Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari (Georgia), Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch (Texas), and African Safari Wildlife Park (Ohio). One of the best things to do on safari in America is go in search of buffalo. The animal has, of course, taken on a mythical experience in the American story, and it is probably more common to see them in buffalo-themed games than in the flesh. But you can still journey to see buffalo bison in the wild in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana.
Other top safari parks around the world
A safari-themed escapade can be enjoyed outside of South Africa, India, and America, too. Other notable options include Animal Tracks Safari and Altina Wildlife Park (Australia), Ngorongoro Conservation Area and The Serengeti National Park (Tanzania), Longleat Safari Park (UK), Parc Safari and African Lion Safari (Canada), and Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya).
