Take our advice: Africa is the best place in the world for a Safari Holiday. After all, let's not forget that 'Safari' means journey in Swahili. But if you really want to take that old estate agent's adage of 'location, location, location' to heart, South Africa wins the worldwide prize of ultimate safari holiday destination.
The country combines ideal wildlife watching spots with superb conditions that maximise sightings of the 'Big Five' - as they say in the safari world to mean leopards, rhinos, elephants, lions and giraffes. And South Africa has some of the most spectacular and varied landscapes in the world. It combines open plains, beautiful lakes and dramatic mountains as a backdrop, not to mention the stunning and exciting Cape Town, to which a visit can be included on most South African safari holidays.
South Africa's safari holiday infrastructure is second to none for this part of the world. This means you can expect the best in food and drink, as well as in the best in safari guides and transport -which applies whether you want an open top jeep or small private plane.
It goes without saying that you are given the ultimate in accommodation on a South African safari, according to your needs. Are you looking for a state of the art villa, or a back to basics camp? Choose from superb luxury lodges complete with your own private plunge pool and authentic, rustic set ups that really let you get up close to nature. Whatever your price range and expectations, you are entitled to expect the best on a South African safari holiday.
South Africa's spectacular national parks and scenic game reserves offer superb viewings. After all, safaris are all about the animal sightings, whether it's the 'Big Five' or huge herds of mighty wilderbeest and buffaloes viewed gathered around watering holes on their great annual migrations. Consider, too, a unique, tailor-made trip tracking just one animal under special conditions - such as the impressive and rarely seen gorilla.
In South Africa, thundering Victoria Falls is the biggest waterfall on the planet, and a deserved World Heritage Site. This is a good place to start your safari, possibly the most memorable journey of your life. This can also be easily combined with an extreme sports adventure to provide the ultimate in excitement, whether you choose thrilling bungee jumping, or heart pumping white water rafting on the rushing Zambezi River.
South Africa's superb landscapes include spectacular unspoilt rainforest, scenic hills and clear water lakes. Dine under a clear, star-studded sky next to a blazing campfire accompanied by your welcoming local hosts. As you listen to the hypnotic rhythms of local drumming, relax and really feel at one with your environment.
Some of the best South African safari holidays combine wildlife watching with a beach holiday, allowing you to really have the best of both worlds. Wherever you go in the world, a safari should always be an awe-inspiring, humbling experience. After all, it is providing you with a ringside seat to perhaps one of the greatest shows on earth.
Whether you are travelling on your own, as a couple or with your family, South Africa is the ideal safari destination that provides the perfect safari location - just for you.
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