Last updated on July 9th, 2025 at 03:51 pm
Africa is renowned for its wildlife safaris that provide breathtaking interactions with nature from roaring lions to thundering herds. Whether due to the Great Migration or hunting for the Big Five, this guide will provide you with the best parks and the best times to visit them.
1. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Home to one of the most astonishing natural phenomenons, the Serengeti is a wildlife habitat with action year round, including lions, leopards and wildebeest.
Best time to visit- June to October for dry season game viewing and January to March for calving season during the Great Migration.
2. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
The world renowned Masai Mara Reserve is well known for its predator prey interactions as well as its vast populations of elephants, large cats and giraffes.
Best time to visit- July to October, during the Great Migration which sees the movement of wildebeest over the Mara River.
3. Kruger National Park, South Africa
Kruger is one of Africa’s most accessible, diverse parks for self-drives and luxury lodges.
Best time to visit- from May to September when dry weather forces animals to come to congregate at waterholes.
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4. Chobe National Park, Botswana
Chobe is known for river safari but is also known for its elephant herds offering an experience unlike any other in Africa.
Best time to go- May to October when elephants congregate in large numbers on the Chobe River.
5. Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
With the size of its crater and large populations of rich wildlife, Ngorongoro is a great place to see rhinos, lions and flamingos.
The best time to go is June to October for the best view and cooler weather.
No matter which park you choose to visit going for the right time will ensure amazing sightings and a genuine connection to Africa’s wild beauty.
