When you imagine a Safari in Africa, you probably visualize yourself on the Serengeti plains or in the Masai Mara green grass, surrounded by elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other animals. These parks are usually the first to come to mind because you’ve seen a lot of pictures of them on the internet. Or because your friends have already been there and shared their impressions. But what if you dream of going on a safari to some secluded place where tourists rarely come and nature is untouched? Are there parks that are less famous than Masai Mara and the Serengeti, but can exceed all your expectations and more? Of course, there are! Here are some ideas for an exclusive safari in Africa.

Mahale Mountains, Tanzania

This national park is in western Tanzania, on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Several attractions await you in this not-so-polar region of Tanzania. Firstly, Lake Tanganyika itself is the second-deepest lake in the world. You can go swimming, snorkeling, boating, and even fishing here. There are some species of fish in the lake that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Interesting fact! Many of the exotic fish you may have seen in aquariums come from Tanganyika. That’s why the lake is called the largest natural aquarium in the world.

The next attraction is the Mahale Mountains themselves, which reach a height of just over 2000 meters. This is a great location for hiking for physically fit people.

Well, one more attraction of this region is the chimpanzees. The primate population here is quite large, so Mahale is a great place to observe the animals in their natural environment. Apart from chimpanzees, there are lions and leopards, warthogs, and antelopes. There are also more than 300 species of birds, many of which are endangered.

The Mahale Mountains can only be reached by air or boat from Kigoma, which is why so few tourists come to the area. However, if you venture on this trip and find yourself on a white-sand beach in Tanganyika, surrounded by rainforests and the sounds of wildlife, you will realize that it was one of the best decisions of your life.

Laikipia, Kenya

If you were to decide to travel to Kenya, you would most likely want to visit the Masai Mara. And quite reasonably so, as the park is known for having the largest concentration of predators and other wildlife in Kenya. But if you’d like to see an equally impressive amount of wildlife with fewer people, we’d recommend visiting Laikipia. This plateau extends along the equator north of Nairobi. It is home to half of Kenya’s population of the rare Black Rhino and other rare animals like Grevy’s zebra. Of course, here you can meet the most famous African predators. As a bonus to a high-quality safari, you will get incredible views of Mount Kenya and the Rift Valley. In addition to a classic safari, you can go hiking or horseback riding, or visit Thompson’s Falls and Lake Nakuru. 

Hell’s Gate, Kenya

This park is famous for its unimpressive amount of wildlife and the presence of the Big Five. You will remember that you are in Africa when you encounter zebras, antelopes, giraffes, and buffalo. But you will have a very special experience when you see the unique landscape of the park. The park gets its name from the unusually bright red gorge. It is the only park in Kenya where you can walk freely and even ride a bicycle without a special escort. A visit to the tiny Hells Gate National Park will definitely not be the basis of your trip to Kenya. But it will be a great addition to the itinerary of polar locations such as Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, and so on.

Ruaha, Tanzania

If you’re looking for an alternative to the famous Serengeti or Tarangire in Tanzania, we suggest heading to Ruaha. That is the second-largest park in Tanzania, with many inhabitants. For example, the elephant population is believed to be the largest in East Africa. Ruaha is also characterized by a great variety of antelope species. Of course, lions and leopards can also be seen here. Moreover, during the dry season, the park is ideal for watching predators hunt. The Ruaha River and adjacent rivers become the only source of water during the dry season, so animals risk their lives to span great distances to quench their thirst. And of course, predators will not miss an opportunity to take advantage of other animals’ weaknesses and attack.

Ruaha National Park is famous for its great biodiversity, which makes it very picturesque. Also, ancient tribes lived here, so the guide will tell you a lot of interesting stories and show you places where there are traces of ancient tribes. And of course, no one will distract you from watching the wildlife because, in Ruaha, there are much fewer tourists than in the northern parks of Tanzania.

Let’s discover Africa together!

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