{"id":849,"date":"2018-01-30T09:59:33","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T09:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/?p=849"},"modified":"2025-11-19T11:15:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T11:15:03","slug":"african-safari-places-you-must-visit-in-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/30\/african-safari-places-you-must-visit-in-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"African safari places you must visit in 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Once a year, go someplace you have never been before. &#8211; Dalai Lama<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is officially a new year. A year full of endless travel opportunities to make it your best year yet.<\/p>\n<p>Get ready to revise your bucket list and pack your bags because here is our guide on destinations and things you must try in 2018.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/African-safari-places-you-must-visit-in-2018-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-868 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/African-safari-places-you-must-visit-in-2018-1.png\" alt=\"African safari places you must visit in 2018 (1)\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/African-safari-places-you-must-visit-in-2018-1.png 700w, https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/African-safari-places-you-must-visit-in-2018-1-300x171.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Serengeti, Kenya<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Serengeti National Park, meaning \u201cendless plains\u201d in the Maasai language, is undoubtedly one of the world&#8217;s most celebrated wilderness areas. Famous for the best place to witness the greatest show on Earth, the Great Migration where over a million wildebeest, and thousands of zebras move across the endless grass plains and cross dangerous rivers in search of greener pastures.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_857\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-857\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Nomad-Tanzania-Great-Migration-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-857\" src=\"http:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Nomad-Tanzania-Great-Migration-2.jpg\" alt=\"Nomad Tanzania Great Migration 2\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Nomad-Tanzania-Great-Migration-2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Nomad-Tanzania-Great-Migration-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Nomad-Tanzania-Great-Migration-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9Nomad Tanzania Great Migration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It is definitely something you have to experience to understand the sheer magnitude and a bucket list item to tick as it was\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sevennaturalwonders.org\/africa\/serengeti-migration\/\">officially declared<\/a>\u00a0as one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Africa.<\/p>\n<p>March to October offers the best wildebeest migration action. And we suggest a stay at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nomad-tanzania.com\/north\/lamai-serengeti\/the-lodge\/\">Nomad Tanzania Lamai Serengeti<\/a> as the migration takes place on this camp\u2019s doorstep. This luxurious camp is tucked amongst the rocks of Kogakuria Kopje with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, just a few miles from where the wildebeest cross the Mara River.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Selous Game Reserve, Africa&#8217;s largest game reserve, is located in southern Tanzania, and one of our favourite wildlife viewing areas. The wildlife thrives in this area and the dramatic scenery varies from grasslands to mountains. Spanning a vast 45,000km, the Selous is larger than Switzerland and it is believed to contain Africa&#8217;s largest population of lions.<\/p>\n<p>The best time to visit is between May and October and we recommend a stay at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adventurecampstz.com\/lakemanze.htm\">Lake Manze Camp<\/a> which is located on the Selous richest areas of wildlife, nestled on the shores of Lake Manze.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fanjove Private Island in Tanzania<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What if we told you that you could stay on your own private island? Guess what\u2026 you can! \u00a0Fanjove Private Island is 140km south of Dar es Salaam, on the coast of Tanzania on the Indian Ocean. Less than a kilometre long, this pristine destination is a must visit for those wanting to experience exclusivity and privacy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_859\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-859\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fanjove_01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-859\" src=\"http:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fanjove_01.jpg\" alt=\"Fanjove private Island\" width=\"700\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fanjove_01.jpg 770w, https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fanjove_01-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Fanjove_01-768x399.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9Fanjove<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The best time to visit this private island is between May and November. There is only one lodge on the island- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adventurecampstz.com\/Fanjove.html\">Fanjove Private Island Lodge<\/a> &#8211; with 6 eco bandhas.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An ancient rain forest, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is located in Uganda and was declared a UNESCO world heritage site due to its ecological uniqueness and natural beauty. What makes it even more unique is that roughly half of the world\u2019s total gorilla population live in this park.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_863\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-863\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Gorilla-Bush-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-863\" src=\"http:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Gorilla-Bush-4.jpg\" alt=\"Gorilla at Mahogany Springs.\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Gorilla-Bush-4.jpg 933w, https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Gorilla-Bush-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Gorilla-Bush-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gorilla at Mahogany Springs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We recommend <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mahoganysprings.com\/\">Mahogany Springs<\/a> to stay at as it is the perfect base from which to begin your Gorilla Tracking adventures in Bwindi all year round.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Eastern side of the Okavango Delta, Botswana<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visiting the wilderness gem that is the Okavango Delta is something that needs to be on every traveller\u2019s bucket list. It truly is a wildlife paradise. Guests can look forward to spotting Africa\u2019s Big 5 (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, buffalo) on daily game drives.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_851\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-851\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/rradinare2200px-47.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-851\" src=\"http:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/rradinare2200px-47-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Rra Dinare wildlife \" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rra Dinare guests can look forward to spotting Africa\u2019s Big 5 while on safari.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We suggest you stay at <a href=\"http:\/\/underonebotswanasky.com\/\">Under Botswana Sky<\/a>\u2019s new camp <a href=\"http:\/\/underonebotswanasky.com\/camps\/rra-dinare-father-buffalo.php\">Rra Dinare<\/a> as the wildlife is plentiful around the camp. The lodge overlooks a water saturated area where Buffalo often roams around, hence the inspiration for the camp\u2019s name, meaning \u201cFather of the Buffalo\u201d. The best time to visit this area is from July to November when the northern Delta is dry.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Victoria Falls, Zambia<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Victoria Falls is in southern Africa on the Zambezi River on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. This majestic waterfall is one of the Seven Natural Wonders in the World and nicknamed \u2018Mosi-oa-Tunya\u2019 \u2013\u201cThe Smoke that Thunders\u201d by the locals. Different times of the year will provide completely different experiences of the Falls region. Peak flood season is around March and April when the full power of the Falls can be experienced in all its glory, or you could visit between August and December when the water levels are low to take a dip in nature\u2019s ultimate infinity pool- Devils Pool. For the best view of the waterfall we suggest you stay at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.victoriafallshotel.com\/\">Victoria Falls Hotel<\/a> and this hotel also boasts with a private path that leads to the falls, an idyllic 10-minute walk away.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_862\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-862\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/africa-2960532_1280-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-862\" src=\"http:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/africa-2960532_1280-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Victoria Falls\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/africa-2960532_1280-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/africa-2960532_1280-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/africa-2960532_1280-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/africa-2960532_1280-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Victoria Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What are you waiting for? Pack your bags and come and explore Africa with us in 2018. <a href=\"http:\/\/liquidgiraffe.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> to help you plan your trip to one of these amazing destinations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once a year, go someplace you have never been before. &#8211; Dalai Lama It is officially a new year. A year full of endless travel opportunities to make it your best year yet. 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