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Safari Destinations for Those in Love with Nature

06 Aug 2024

Most of us live in urban jungles or areas with minimal forest cover. So, for a change of scenery or to breathe some fresh air you will want to go to open areas like grasslands or those with greenery all around you. One option that the adventurers will pick sooner than others is a Safari tour. They will be expecting to venture into green areas with large animal populations and try to get as close as it is possible, keeping their own safety in mind. Over the centuries the growing human population has led to deforestation and hence the disappearance of the natural habitats for animals to survive. In the last century, many countries have realized the wrong done and tried to save what is left of this by declaring the available green areas as national reserves.

However, there are some areas in developing countries like India, Kenya, and others in Southern Africa where the forests and animals living there are intact, because of lack of human contact. You may think that your Safari trip may disturb them, but these lands are too large to be troubled by a few safari jeeps passing through. On your part, you should make sure that you don’t throw any litter out. Some tour operators contribute some of the amount paid by you towards conserving the areas you will be traveling through. You will not be driving your vehicles here, in fact, you will have to get in touch with tour operators to make your expedition possible. Here, we suggest some destinations where your safari dreams will come true.

Nairobi National Park, Kenya

This is an easily accessible national park being close to the capital of Kenya, Nairobi. While some tour operators will be waiting for you at the park gates, others will pick you up from your accommodation in the city. Usually, you will be with a group, the allowable size of which will depend on the size of the vehicle that will be taking you around the park. Once the journey starts, you will get views worth what you have paid for. There will be lions, rhinos, and giraffes, some lying down while others roaming about. The driver who will usually be your tour guide too, will give you suggestions about the points from where you can start snapping their photographs.

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania

Nairobi National Park

Safari means, a journey through jungles in Africa and you do not need a vehicle to be a part of this. In this national park, you can choose to ride a bike or hike up Kilimanjaro Mountain, the highest peak in Africa. On your way, you will come across various friendly animals like monkeys, giraffes, and zebras, though you should avoid getting their attention. You should take a guide with you if you plan to hike up the mountain and you will be given some guidance if you plan to bike alone all the way. The bike tours are possible because of the lack or no presence of predatory animals.

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand, India

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

India too has its fair share of green areas and this national park close to the Himalayas is on the itinerary of many tourists who want to see them. The booking process can get a bit complicated for some as only a few tour operators are allowed here and you must make your bookings at least a month in advance. You will also have to find accommodation first and be on time to join others on the Safari jeep or canters. This park is also known as a Tiger reserve which means that on most safaris you will be able to spot them alongside deer, elephants, and rhinos. Apart from the forest cover, there are mountains close by and rivers flow through this national park.

Cape Town, South Africa

Jim Corbett National Park

Though there is no national park here there are a few wildlife reserves and private reserves that you can reach within a couple of hours of driving. You will have a few options and you can choose according to what you are interested in. You can either go for a day tour or for a few days, in which case you will have options for where you can stay at night. There are deserts, mountains, and areas with green cover, so you can choose the type of terrain that interests you. No matter where you go, you will have flocks of birds flying over you occasionally. While some have a greater population of elephants and zebras, others will allow you sights of lions and leopards.

Kruger National Park, South Africa

Cape Town

If you don’t mind being away from civilization and spending some time in the oldest national park in Africa, you should plan a trip here. There are many tour operators offering all kinds of accommodations and rides depending on the size of your group or the age group of the people in your group. No matter what your budget is, you will find something suitable for you. Sighting of the big five (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalos) is promised here. You will be able to enjoy the local cuisine here apart from lighting campfires. You can choose the time of the day when the safari trip will start, but these will always be over before the sun sets.

Conclusion

We live in a big bad world but you can do some good too by visiting parks and reserves to watch the creatures that occupy this world along with us, but far away. This will be a welcome break for you and you don’t need to be a daredevil, as these are always safe, otherwise, so many people won’t go on safari trips every year. Most of these are in countries that still have large forests, so you will want to make sure that you get your air tickets on time too.

By FlightsChannel Team
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