Mana Pools National Park borders Zambia on the Zambezi River. Seasons change this safari destination.
The mountainous, jagged Samburu National Reserve offers a more distant safari experience. On Kenya's northern safari circuit, it beats Shaba and Buffalo Springs by a mile.
Summers in the Kalahari Desert can reach 100 degrees, so bring sunscreen. Botswana has 350,000 square miles of bright, semi-arid savanna.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda has gorillas. Most endangered gorillas outside of zoos and wildlife preserves live there.
The world's most biodiverse region is Botswana's first national park. Herds of wild antelopes, elephants, and screaming hippos roam Chobe National Park's green plains.
Etosha National Park is perfect if you've gone on an African safari before. Namibia's many watering holes and spectacular sunsets make it unique among safari locations in Africa.
The natural Maasai Mara Reserve has quiet rivers winding through woods, acacia trees, and vast grasslands. Elephants, lions, zebras, cheetahs, hippos, and seasonal wildebeests reside there year-round.
South Luanga is a top African safari destination due to its wildlife density. Elephants, buffaloes, and impalas are seen on plains tours.
Zimbabwe's biggest safari park is Hwange. It houses elephant herds, lion prides, and hundreds of marbled pound cake-like African wild canines.
Sri Lanka's Yala Park, near the Indian Ocean, is greener than most African safari sites. Elephants, leopards, birds, and crocs inhabit its lush forests, green grasslands, and azure lakes.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area ranks sixth because of its tough competition. Its lakes, lush hills, craggy mountains, and gigantic crater make it one of Africa's natural wonders.