Tourlane reveals the ranking of the best safaris in Africa

Tanzania: The Classic Safari Experience Captivates Travelers

For decades, the Serengeti has been synonymous with the safari—and it tops the ranking for good reason. Its exceptional biodiversity, highlighted by the presence of the Big Five, makes it a prime destination. The park’s strong and sustainable management, combined with an especially long high season, also makes it an ideal location for a first safari. From June to October, the Great Migration provides a spectacular backdrop, while the dry season from January to February offers excellent wildlife viewing and sightings of numerous newborn animals. The daily entrance fee (about $64) is a worthwhile investment for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari experience.

Among the top activities are classic 4×4 game drives, hot air balloon rides, and scenic flights offering breathtaking aerial views. The Serengeti also boasts a well-developed tourism infrastructure and serves as the centerpiece of Tanzania’s classic northern safari circuit: Tarangire – Ngorongoro – Serengeti.

Kenya: Authentic Encounters with Wildlife

Tsavo National Park offers the perfect backdrop for a safari: vast savannas and plains dotted with acacia trees. The hirola antelope—one of Africa’s most endangered species and found mainly in northeastern Kenya—serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of conservation in the region.

Tsavo’s iconic red-dusted elephants are equally unforgettable. What makes this park so appealing are its peaceful, authentic moments—far from the bustle of more crowded destinations. Safaris along the Galana River or visits to the Aruba Dam offer spectacular views of crocodiles, hippos, and other wildlife coming to drink. Daily entrance fees are about $47.

Botswana: The Water-Rich Okavango Delta

A safari in the Moremi Game Reserve is a truly unique experience. Nestled in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Okavango Delta, the reserve offers a striking landscape of winding channels, papyrus-lined banks, and lush islands. Within a relatively compact area, savannas blend with wetlands, attracting elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, and an impressive variety of bird species.

The best way to explore Moremi is aboard a mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe that glides silently through the delta’s waterways. Daily entrance fees are about $18. With numerous lodges and camps located within the reserve, visitors can easily stay several days to fully enjoy this extraordinary natural wonder.

The complete ranking of all 50 safari parks is available in French at: www.tourlane.fr/meilleur-safari-afrique