THE 8 BEST AFRICAN GAME RESERVES & SAFARI PARKS TO VISIT IN AFRICA

If you’re an animal lover and want to see some of the world’s most majestic creatures up close, then a visit to an African Game Reserve should be high on your bucket list.

But Africa isn’t exactly small. It’s a continent that spans 30.37 million km² and contains 54 countries, so picking the best place to visit to see animals is not an easy task.

The Best African Game Reserves & Safari Parks to Visit in Africa

To help you narrow down your choices, we have put together a list of the best game reserves and safari parks in Africa, and why they are the best.

Maasai Mara National Reserve

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Etosha National Park, Namibia

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Kruger National Park, South Africa

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Addo Elephant Park, South Africa

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Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

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