When you're choosing to go an Africa safari one of the first things you need to choose is which part of the continent you wish to visit. The question when you're considering a safari in Africa is either Eastern or Western Africa.
East Africa encompasses Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda has the largest concentration of wildlife, with the main attraction being the annual wildebeest migration as the region's major tourist attraction. East Africa is where the original concept of the safari was born and with locations such as the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, this region is regarded as the classic safari destination.
Eastern Africa has the classic picture postcard scenery of rolling savannahs and acacia trees, and is a region is ever growing in popularity with Tanzania being the jewel of East Africa. Tanzania is not just highly regarded by me, but all around the world - The New York Times has voted Tanzania seventh out of forty five countries in their top countries to visit in 2012 and has seen dramatic increases in tourism year upon year.
Tourists in East Africa have the option of combining their Africa safari with an adrenaline charged climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. What could be more breath taking than watching the sun rise from the top of one of the world's largest mountains, knowing that you climbed to the top and that only you and those in your camp will experience this incredible sight. The region also has an idyllic coastline, offering tourists the chance to indulge in some relaxation after their action packed Africa safari.
Southern Africa consists of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique has varied landscapes and wildlife as its main attractions, whilst being the number one location for luxury safaris.
This region has richly diverse landscapes, from the Okavango Delta in Botswana to Table Mountain in South Africa. The region is home to one of the seven natural wonders of the world - Victoria Falls in Zambia, which is a highlight to any trip to Eastern Africa. This region in particular has an excellent range from five star accommodations to comfortable camp sites.
What makes this region particularly popular with tourists is the malaria free zones, which means tourists don't have to take the anti-malaria tablets. The malaria free zones in Southern Africa are commonly found in South Africa on the Eastern Cape in the regions of Addo, Madikwe, Pilanesberg and Waterberg, being the only true malaria free zones in Africa, however some do consider Etosha in Namibia to be a malaria free zone.Both destinations have their highlights, if your still unsure as to which region to choose between then why not go on a twin centre holiday? This way you will be able to experience both incredible regions in one single trip. A popular example of this is a Tanzanian beach holiday, combined with a Zambia safari holiday.
No matter where you choose to go on your Africa safari, please remember that you take your time planning your holiday and research into what you wish to see, this will allow you to have a focus to your holiday and will mean you will get to have the African experience that you want.
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