“No matter how few possessions you own or how little money you have, loving wildlife and nature will make you rich beyond measure.” – Paul Oxton 

 

Long gone are the days when people had to travel for months to go from one city to another or had to make lots of efforts to fetch water from the well. There is no doubt that the advanced technology has made our lives a whole lot easier and everything is more approachable. However, you can’t deny the fact that people of the modern era are stressed than ever before. 

The main reason is we all are so engulfed in our hectic schedules, we rarely find time to share laughter with our dear ones in a beautiful place, close to nature. Nature and wildlife are the two best ways to heal your soul, relax your mind, and discover your wild side. One of the best wildlife spots is Tanzania Safari because of its incredible natural beauty, lovely landscape, and wildlife. Following are the must-visit safari holiday places for people who are nature lovers. 

The Addo Elephant National Park is located near Port Elizabeth, one of the biggest cities in South Africa. The South African national park offers all the adventure and closer to nature that you are looking for. You don’t have to worry about malaria or Ebola virus anymore. Also, it is a hassle-free travel without any long drive. Addo is the home to many elephants and horse. If you love horse riding, you can try this adventurous ride. The place also offers short hikes and whale watching from the shore. 

The national park of Namibia has so much for the nature lovers and those who want to explore their wild side. Basically, it is a salt-crusted lakebed that is surrounded by 144 species such as elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, and much more. You get a chance to see many mammals’ habitat from a closer point, take pictures and experience something amazing. 

Queen Elizabeth is the most renowned national park in Uganda which offers so much to the tourists. The safari spot consists of over 600 species of birds, a diversified range of tree climbing lions, and much more. Besides, you can also try boat tours and get to see a closer look of crocs, hippos, and elephants as well as the breathtaking landscape of the place. 

Serengeti Safari is located in East Africa, which is the main part of Tanzania Safari. It consists of such a large variety of species that it is difficult to number them. The main reason for its popularity is that it is the great migration, comprising of 2 million wildebeest, 350,000 Thompson, 200,000 zebras, and other animals. So, don’t miss a chance to see the incredible Tanzania Safari because it holds so much for nature and adventure lovers. 

When you visit Ngoro Ngoro Crater, you have a great wildlife experience as the place holds over 30,000 animals which include ambiguous leopard, giant elephants, black rhino, and many other species. The place is a UNESCO site, hence it is a protected area to visit which offers a large number of animals, scenic views, and a home to the oldest human remains, consisting of 1.75 million years old skulls. The historical place has helped researchers to understand the procedure of evolution in a better way. 

When it comes to South Africa must-visit tourist destinations, this is considered as the gem of Africa’s tourism. The place consists of a collection of 500 bird species and other mammals. Kruger is the national park, which has more animals than any other national park in Africa. You can travel to this place easily without facing any difficulty as it is open to all. 

These are some of the best places to visit for a safari holiday. On the other hand, packing is one of the biggest issues when it comes to pack for safari vacations. 

When you plan a holiday, it is important to keep a proper check on your luggage. But when it is about Safari Holidays one should be very careful about packing things. Following are the must-carry for safari vacations. 

Clothing – When on safari vacations, go for earth tone clothes. As the lions are color-blind, they are not able to see bright colors but avoid wearing dark blue and black as these two colors attract the animal for biting and attacking. 

Anti-bacterial Wipes and Hand Sanitizer – While traveling, you never know whether you will get clean water on next spot or not so it’s always better to keep wipes and sanitizer. 

Spray For Bugs – Don’t forget to bring this with you at any cost, it is very helpful during the night in a room/tent. 

Medication – Before starting your safari holiday journey, it is better to prescribe some anti-malaria medication from the doctor. 

Bandana – This helps you to protect your ears, face, throat, and nose from dust and unhygienic environment. 

Flashlight – No need to bring a big-size flashlight in travel status. Instead, go for a smaller one with an intense power to provide light in the tent/room in the night. 

Eye Protector – What you face the most during safari holidays is dust, dust, and dust so make sure to bring a lens, glasses, and eye cleaner. 

Pillow – As the roads are not paved and flat, the tourists experience lots of jerks during traveling. To protect your back from bone-jarring, bring a cushion/pillow with you. 

Camera – It doesn’t matter whether you are a good photographer or not, but do bring a camera because you get to see so many incredible animals, iconic landscape, and other things that you surely want to capture on your safari holidays.