Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya
Located in the southwest Kenya on the border with Tanzania, Masai Mara,
(also spelt as Maasai Mara), is the most popular game park in Kenya.
Although it is relatively smaller in size compared to other Kenyan
national parks, Masai Mara is home to an amazing concentration of
wildlife. The 1, 530 sq km park borders the Serengeti plains along its
southern end and is nourished by the crocodile and hippo infested Mara
River.
Giraffes
Chobe National Park in Botswana
Situated in northern Botswana, Chobe National Park is one of Africa's
greatest wildlife sanctuaries. The 11,700 sq km park is best known for
its large concentrations of elephant – currently estimated at around
120,000 individuals. These elephants are massive in size, and are the
world's largest in body size although their tusks are relatively small.
Kruger National Park in South Africa
Situated in the north eastern region of South Africa, Kruger National
Park is the largest game reserve in the 'rainbow country'. The park
covers 18,989 sq km and stretches 350 km from the north to south and 60
km from east to west.
South Luangwa National Park in Zambia
Situated in eastern Zambia, on 9,050 sq km of expansive grass plains,
the South Luangwa National Park is renowned as one of Africa's greatest
wildlife sanctuaries. The park was established as a game reserve in
1938 and was transformed into a national park in 1972. South Luangwa
supports an incredibly wide array of game and birdlife that makes it one
of the best safari destinations in the region.
Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
Just like the Masai Mara, Serengeti boasts an abundant population of
wildlife - including the dreaded tree-climbing lions- and it makes for
excellent game viewing safari all year round. Other animals of interest
include cheetah, hippo, buffalo, leopard, hunting dogs, jackals and
monkeys. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word
"Siringit" meaning unending plains - aptly describing the open grassy
plains that make up the national park. The 12, 950 sq km national park
is part of an ecosysytem that spans across the Kenya - Tanzania border
into the Masai Mara game reserve. Serengeti's diverse habitat enables
the park to support more than 30 species of large mammals and about 500
species of birds.
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