{"id":244791,"date":"2025-03-09T06:26:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T10:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=244791"},"modified":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","slug":"safari-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/safari-in-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Going on a <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> is often on many travellers\u2019 bucket lists, whether young or not. Indeed, the idea of an African Safari is always attractive, but we usually perceive this kind of holiday as \u201cexpensive\u201d and a \u201conce-in-a-lifetime experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, picking the right park for your <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> is crucial and the best time to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What about the price tag? Is it that expensive of a trip? Well, yes and no. It depends on your travel style and if you can optimize points to cover the cost! From my own experience, I\u2019ve done several <strong>safaris in Africa<\/strong>, and yes, they can be very affordable when you aim to reduce the costs with points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Maasai-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-1490.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Maasai Serengeti Ngorongoro 1490\" class=\"wp-image-244808\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Maasai-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-1.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Maasai Serengeti Ngorongoro 1\" class=\"wp-image-244804\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safari-in-africa-how-to-choose-your-park-and-destination\">Safari in Africa &#8211; How to Choose Your Park and Destination?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>On the African continent, there are many places where you can go on a safari. The first question to ask yourself is what kind of animals you would like to see on that <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> trip; we usually go on such a trip to spot wildlife, so the first thing to do is to make sure you\u2019re at the correct location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, if you\u2019ve been dreaming of watching gorillas forever, you don\u2019t want to end up in the Okavango Delta! Similarly, someone who would love an encounter with lemurs should travel to <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/travel-guide-madagascar\/\">Madagascar<\/a> because those mammals can\u2019t be found on the <strong>typical safari in Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/08-ring-tailed-lemur-bebe.jpg\" alt=\"Our Madagascar Travel Guide - 08-ring-tailed lemur b\u00e9b\u00e9\" class=\"wp-image-111204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/08-ring-tailed-lemur-bebe.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/08-ring-tailed-lemur-bebe-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/08-ring-tailed-lemur-bebe-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/08-ring-tailed-lemur-bebe-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, is there a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/beautiful-landscapes-points\/\">specific landscape<\/a> you would prefer to gaze upon? The famous Big Five animals (elephant, lion, rhinoceros, water buffalo and leopard) can be spotted in many different parks on the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the scenery changes a lot from one place to another. If that aspect is crucial to you, it is advised to take your time to pick the perfect destination for your <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/15-fin-de-journee.jpg\" alt=\"Our Madagascar Travel Guide - 15-fin de journ\u00e9e\" class=\"wp-image-111218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/15-fin-de-journee.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/15-fin-de-journee-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/15-fin-de-journee-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/15-fin-de-journee-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"118630\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safari-in-africa-how-to-choose-the-best-time-to-go\">Safari in Africa &#8211; How to Choose the Best Time to Go?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are set on what you want to see and where to go, making sure you are visiting during the right window is important. A <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> trip is very dependent on the rainy and dry seasons as animals migrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The general rule of thumb is that the dry season between June and October is more proper for a <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong>; the waterholes are scarcer and wildlife will converge on them. When there is a lot of rain, they are more scattered since water is easily found everywhere and they are more challenging to spot as the vegetation is also thicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Kruger-7417.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Kruger 7417\" class=\"wp-image-244800\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also important to note that the Great Wildebeest Migration takes place all year. Therefore, you can see the great wildebeests\u2019 herd anytime; all you must do is to be at the right place; better not be in the Serengeti when they just reached the Masai Mara!<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safari-in-africa-the-main-national-parks-for-a-great-experience\">Safari in Africa &#8211; The Main National Parks for a Great Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a brief description of the main national parks to help you choose the one that fits you most and the best time to go on that <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This list is only about the major places and the most populars; there are loads of other exciting areas for your African safari experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Maasai-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-4212.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Maasai Serengeti Ngorongoro 4212\" class=\"wp-image-244824\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serengeti-national-park-and-ngorongoro-reserve-in-tanzania\">Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Reserve in Tanzania<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like savannah or have The Lion King movie in mind when thinking about a <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong>, the vastness of the Serengeti will impress you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the park is vast, I recommend at least four days to explore it as there will be a lot of driving time. While that might not appeal to some, I enjoyed driving around the fantastic landscape. The most memorable experience was finding that dreaded leopard and its cubs, one of the most challenging Big Five to spot as they hunt primarily at night and <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">rest<\/span> hide camouflaged in the trees during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Maasai-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-3751.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Maasai Serengeti Ngorongoro 3751\" class=\"wp-image-244822\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Maasai-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-14.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Maasai Serengeti Ngorongoro 14\" class=\"wp-image-244806\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the Ngorongoro Reserve, it is located in a volcanic caldera. The ecosystem is specific as animals here are pretty much confined in the crater; you can easily encounter the usual fauna except for giraffes as it\u2019s a steep descent. It is also a bit wetter than the Serengeti and you can see the vegetation is different than the savannah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Maasai-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-4489.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Maasai Serengeti Ngorongoro 4489\" class=\"wp-image-244826\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The minimum time suggested in the park: is 4 days for the Serengeti and 1 day for the Ngorongoro Crater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to go: January and February + June to October<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-masai-mara-national-park-kenya\">Masai Mara National Park, Kenya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Masai Mara National Park is relatively small and dense, making it usually easier to spot the Big Five quickly. Also, it\u2019s an excellent destination to go on a <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> anytime in the year, while the best time is from June to late October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best spectacles on Earth takes place yearly in East Africa with the Wildebeest Great Migration. The 2 million wildebeest herd follows the rainfall in a circular pattern around Tanzania and Kenya; they must go where the grass is greener and where the waterholes are to survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wilderbeest-Migration-Map-www.serengetiparktanzania.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Wilderbeest Migration Map Www.serengetiparktanzania.com\" class=\"wp-image-244854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wilderbeest-Migration-Map-www.serengetiparktanzania.com_.jpg 650w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wilderbeest-Migration-Map-www.serengetiparktanzania.com_-426x450.jpg 426w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wilderbeest-Migration-Map-www.serengetiparktanzania.com_-190x200.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The climax of that staggering wildlife event is the crossing of the Mara River, which runs through Kenya and Tanzania. On their journey, the herd face incredible danger as hungry crocodiles patiently wait for them to take the plunge. Being devoured if you cross or starving to death if you don\u2019t, the wildebeest\u2019s life seems very hard. But that is one of nature\u2019s beautiful \u201ccircle of life\u201d events that you should witness once in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If seeing this wonder is important to you, choosing the location of your accommodation is crucial; the further it is, the more time it will eat from your game drive. Some <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> tour companies offers camping trips, so you\u2019re closer to the Mara River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-wildebeest-river-crossing.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Wildebeest River Crossing\" class=\"wp-image-244852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-wildebeest-river-crossing.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-wildebeest-river-crossing-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-wildebeest-river-crossing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-wildebeest-river-crossing-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-wildebeest-river-crossing-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The minimum time suggested in the park: is 2 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to go: June to October<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to witness the Mara River crossing: July to August (part of the herd sometimes cross in September or October depending on the rainfall)<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-okavango-delta-botswana\">Okavango Delta, Botswana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A delta is a landform located at the mouth of a river; the phenomenon in Botswana is specific as a delta river usually reaches the sea but here, it continues through the sands of the Kalahari Desert, where it evaporates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That setting is perfect for wildlife as the area is very rich in nutrients for animals and birds compared to the adjacent desert; it\u2019s a permanent wetland and a year-round safari destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many bird species (over 400), and it\u2019s majestic when they fly out in front of you. In addition, all the Big Five can be found here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to experience a safari in the Okavango Delta is either by mokoro (a type of canoe), where animals can pass by you or by bush camping and flying over at low altitude. Having done all three, I have fond memories of the night we went bush camping as an elephant ventured as close as our tents. Both frightening and astounding, we still laugh about how amazing it is to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Okavango-Delta-8407.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Okavango Delta 8407\" class=\"wp-image-244830\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Okavango-Delta-8540.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Okavango Delta 8540\" class=\"wp-image-244832\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The minimum time suggested in the delta: is 3 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to go: June to October<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trip-to-kruger-national-park-in-south-africa\">Trip to Kruger National Park in South Africa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kruger National Park is a huge game reserve located in northeastern South Africa, with access from Johannesburg, a major hub, in 4 or 5 hours. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the Big Five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park was established to protect the area\u2019s wildlife, but it has since become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country and one of the main reasons people desire to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/guide-itinerary-south-africa\/\">South Africa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where it stands out is that it\u2019s much more accessible for an independent <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> trip as roads to reach the park are better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Kruger-7226.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Kruger 7226\" class=\"wp-image-244794\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Kruger-7534.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Kruger 7534\" class=\"wp-image-244802\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The minimum time suggested in the park: is 2 to 5 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to go: May to October<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-etosha-national-park-namibia\">Etosha National Park, Namibia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Etosha National Park is great for a <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> because it has a healthy population of black rhinoceros, and they can be harder to find in other parks while possible. However, if you are looking to see the Big Five, the buffalo has been absent from the area since the 1950s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park is also known for its extensive salt pan, attracting various bird species. Additionally, the park is home to many ancient archaeological sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many camps are conveniently located near the waterholes where the animals gather. Also, as Namibia has a lot to offer, Etosha fits nicely in a road-trip loop starting and ending in Windhoek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Rhinos-7184.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Rhinos 7184\" class=\"wp-image-244834\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The minimum time suggested in the park: is 3\u20134 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to go: June to October<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mgahinga-gorilla-national-park-and-bwindi-impenetrable-forest-in-uganda\">Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to witness gorillas in their natural habitat, you will have to trek in Uganda\u2019s rainforests, home to over 500 mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. It\u2019s a different kind of <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong>, but one, nonetheless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a fantastic experience as you get to see those shy and gentle gorillas, but the hike can be very strenuous and challenging as it involves going through thick vegetation, rugged terrain, water sources, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gorilla-Bwindi.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Gorilla Bwindi\" class=\"wp-image-244857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gorilla-Bwindi.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gorilla-Bwindi-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gorilla-Bwindi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gorilla-Bwindi-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gorilla-Bwindi-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The minimum time suggested in the park: is 3\u20134 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to go: June to October<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safari-in-africa-how-to-save-on-the-cost-of-the-trip\">Safari in Africa &#8211; How to Save On the Cost of the Trip?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you plan a <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> trip, there are three aspects to the budget:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Game drives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting there<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Maasai-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-3635.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Maasai Serengeti Ngorongoro 3635\" class=\"wp-image-244812\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safari-in-africa-saving-on-the-game-drives\">Safari in Africa &#8211; Saving on the Game Drives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter where you go for your <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong>, you will be looking at game drives to spot animals. There are some exceptions, like in Uganda where you will be trekking and some places where you can go on a walking safari. I\u2019ve done the walking safari in Zimbabwe, and we were accompanied by armed park rangers; we did it that way in order to get closer to the rhinoceros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most economical method to do this is to hire a car and drive around yourself. Indeed, most parks allow this provided you have a specific type of vehicles, such as a Land Cruiser or a 4 \u00d7 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Maasai-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-3639.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Maasai Serengeti Ngorongoro 3639\" class=\"wp-image-244814\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to use points to reduce the cost on this aspect, we must resort to reward points you can apply to travel expenses. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/td-rewards\/\">TD Rewards<\/a> are easy to get with the generous <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/td-first-class-travel-visa-infinite-card-qc\/\">TD First Class Travel<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card<\/a> signup bonus. Then, you can rent a car on the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/expedia-for-td-guide\/\">Expedia for TD<\/a> website for your <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are considering this avenue, I would advise you to do it from Johannesburg or Windhoek since there are many other things to see on a road trip in those areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best parks for self-drive safaris are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kruger National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pilanesberg National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kgalagadi National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addo Elephant National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Etosha National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Namib-Naukluft National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damaraland<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22724\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the main parks mentioned in the previous sections, there are several other places to experience a <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> at a lower cost and without driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having done a few small excursions in <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/guide-itinerary-south-africa\/\">South Africa<\/a> with Viator, I know they offer really great safari tours on a budget. While they can be short, ranging from two hours to multi-day tours, you are still being driven around in a jeep to spot animals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it is a gorilla trekking tour or a 4&#215;4 excursion on GetYourGuide, I recommend paying with a credit card <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/guides\/economiser-sur-les-transactions-en-devises-etrangeres\/\">with no conversion fees<\/a>, such as the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Passport\u2122 Visa Infinite +* Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Visa Infinite Passport<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/hsbc-world-elite-mastercard-qc\/\">,<\/a> to save 2.5% on the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, you can use your <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/save-travel-sceneplus-points\/\">Scene+<\/a> to obtain a statement credit for your <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> activities!<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"0,248186\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22642\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safari-in-africa-saving-on-accommodation\">Safari in Africa &#8211; Saving on Accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This aspect of the budget can be highly variable; it is possible to stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/stay-hostels-youth\/\">hostels<\/a> or camping up to luxury hotels costing thousands of dollars per night! Accommodation is often the most expensive component of a <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding cost saving with points, the simplest way is to turn to <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a>, as there are loads of very <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/travel-hacking-south-africa\/\">affordable properties with points in South Africa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While they are not located in the national parks themselves and while this is not feasible everywhere, it is nevertheless an excellent compromise to cut back on your <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> budget.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"70820\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy points<\/a> can add up quickly, thanks to the generous welcome bonuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, for one family, both parents could sign up for the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Marriott Bonvoy<sup>&reg;<\/sup> American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup>* Card\" href=\"\/go\/amex-marriott-bonvoy-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup>&reg;<\/sup> American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup>* Card<\/a> and the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Marriott Bonvoy<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Business American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup>* Card\" href=\"\/go\/amex-marriott-bonvoy-business-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Business American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup>*<\/a> Card and quickly accumulate over 200,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy points<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, each of those cards entitles you to an <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/amex-marriott-bonvoy-free-night-award\/\">annual one-night free certificate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s a lot of points and free nights in a country such as South Africa, where you can explore one of the biggest and most impressive parks, Kruger National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll even have enough points to discover the country in depth in addition to your <strong>African safari<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component 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wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"267909,22624\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safari-in-africa-saving-with-organized-tours\">Safari in Africa &#8211; Saving with Organized Tours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option for a <strong>dreamy safari in Africa<\/strong> is to book an organized tour where they will take care of all activities (game drives), food, accommodation and transport from park to park. Obviously, it will be more costly when compared to doing it yourself, but it\u2019s understandable if you are not comfortable venturing into Africa on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also went with this avenue the first time I was backpacking alone in Africa and it was a great way to get at ease; I planned the tour at the beginning of my stay in Africa and ended the trip independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/products\/dream-adventure-travel\/\">G Adventures<\/a> is an excellent company to book a <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong>, as they offer all kinds of circuits on the continent and for all budgets. Indeed, you can go camping in the Serengeti, or you can travel in luxury with their \u201cNational Geographic Journeys.\u201d It\u2019s up to you and your wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>For my first <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong>, I went camping for two weeks, visited many different national parks and met amazing like-minded people. We were a tight group by the end, and even a decade later, we are still friends who see each other around the world. How could we not be after all those campfire evenings and travel blunders?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is another major plus value of these kinds of organized trips.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>All <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/products\/dream-adventure-travel\/\">G Adventures<\/a> <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> circuits covers the land portion but excludes flights. To employ points to absorb some of the cost of the tour, you will have to turn to rewards that can be applied to a travel purchase. I have personally used <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-use-nbc-rewards-points-travel\/\">NBC Rewards Points<\/a> for a <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> with G Adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_2760.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - IMG\" class=\"wp-image-194225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_2760.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_2760-450x93.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_2760-1024x212.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_2760-200x41.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_2760-768x159.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"194706\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/nbc-world-elite-mastercard\/\">National Bank\u2019s World Elite Mastercard<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup><\/a> offers an exciting bonus, but the card\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/save-travel-insurance\/\">travel insurance<\/a> is one of the best. When planning this kind of \u201conce in a lifetime\u201d trip, you want to ensure all corners are covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for flights that are not included in most <strong>African safari<\/strong> tours, we\u2019ll go in-depth in the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Maasai-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-4551.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Maasai Serengeti Ngorongoro 4551\" class=\"wp-image-244828\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"401432\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safari-in-africa-saving-on-flights\">Safari in Africa &#8211; Saving on Flights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your destination choice for your <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong>, you can go with many different programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the best type of points to aim for are <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/a> points, as they can be transferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>PARTNER<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>RATIO<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Air Canada-Aeroplan<\/a><\/td><td>1:1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/flying-blue\/\">Air France-KLM-Flying Blue<\/a><\/td><td>1:0,75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/british-airways-executive-club\/\">British Airways Executive Club<\/a><\/td><td>1:1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a one-way ticket from Montreal to Nairobi in economy class will cost around 42,500 Avios with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/guides\/guide-ultime-qatar-airways-privilege-club\/\">Qatar Airways Privilege Club<\/a> (you can <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/news\/airlines\/qatar-airways-avios\/\">combine this with<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/british-airways-executive-club\/\">British Airways Executive Club<\/a> Avios points ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Avios-Qatar.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Avios Qatar\" class=\"wp-image-244842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Avios-Qatar.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Avios-Qatar-450x152.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Avios-Qatar-1024x347.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Avios-Qatar-200x68.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Avios-Qatar-768x260.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas with <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan <\/a>the price of a one-way ticket to Kenya is around 55,000 points Aeroplan in economy class for the same date. You could even add a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/aeroplan-stoptover-ultimate-guide\/\">stopover with Aeroplan and visit another destination along the way!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"983\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Aeroplan-En.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Aeroplan En\" class=\"wp-image-244836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Aeroplan-En.jpg 983w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Aeroplan-En-450x126.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Aeroplan-En-200x56.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Aeroplan-En-768x215.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 983px) 100vw, 983px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As with <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/flying-blue\/\">Air France Flying Blue<\/a>, you&#8217;ll need around 35,000 miles for the same journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While that is the cheapest number of miles, it will cost you about 46,700 <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">Membership Rewards points<\/a> because of the transfer ratio; always compare oranges to oranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1042\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Flying-Blue-En.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Flying Blue En\" class=\"wp-image-244848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Flying-Blue-En.jpg 1042w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Flying-Blue-En-450x225.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Flying-Blue-En-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Flying-Blue-En-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Flying-Blue-En-768x383.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1042px) 100vw, 1042px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The sweet spot with <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/flying-blue-miles-canada\/\">Air France Flying Blue\u2019s<\/a> program is that <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/news\/programs\/flying-blue-family-25-discount-children\/\">children between the age of 2 to 11 get a 25% discount on points redemptions<\/a>. Therefore, it can be cheaper to go with Flying Blue if you are travelling with little ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1048\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Flying-Blue-Adult-Child-En.jpg\" alt=\"Safari in Africa: A Wonderful Adventure Among Wild Animals - Safari In Africa Flying Blue Adult Child En\" class=\"wp-image-244844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Flying-Blue-Adult-Child-En.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Flying-Blue-Adult-Child-En-450x93.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Flying-Blue-Adult-Child-En-1024x212.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Flying-Blue-Adult-Child-En-200x41.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Flying-Blue-Adult-Child-En-768x159.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This program also trumps Aeroplan as you can add a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/news\/programs\/flying-blue-free-stopovers-flight-rewards\/\">free stopover<\/a> but all flights have to be operated with either Air France or KLM. For a <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> trip, stopovers are quite likely since <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/credit-cards\/comparing-amex-aeroplan-reserve-card-vs-td-aeroplan-visa-infinite-privilege-card\/\">Paris<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/amsterdam\/\">Amsterdam<\/a> have strong connections to the African continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The comparison above is for a <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> with Nairobi as the entry point; you can visit the Masai Mara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro from there.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"238881\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>How to find out the best points program for flights elsewhere in Africa? It\u2019s a matter of points costs and your ability to accumulate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, look for routes on <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/flightconnections\/\">Flight Connections<\/a>; if your destination is only served by one airline, you will have your answer quickly by finding out what alliance they are part of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the place has flights from all three major airline groups, you have to research for both cost and availability, then analyze. All programs have some dynamic pricing, so the answer is not always the same depending on the destination and dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/a> points are so valuable; not only are they incredibly easy to earn with <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/5-points-stores\/\">everyday purchases<\/a>, but you can also decide which program to use for your <strong>African safari<\/strong> when you&#8217;re ready to book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My go-to card to accumulate those points with my organic spending is the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/american-express-cobalt-card\/\">American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a>; it is probably the quickest way unless you aim for <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/travel\/\">generous welcome bonuses<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to fly in business class, you can follow the same steps.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"64086\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Safari-in-Africa-Maasai-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-3739.jpg\" alt=\"Once in a lifetime trips: 10 journeys you should take - Safari In Africa Maasai Serengeti Ngorongoro 3739\" class=\"wp-image-244820\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>safari in Africa<\/strong> can be done on a budget or in luxury; you can do it all independently (self-drive) and camp or stay in a 5-star resort. Whatever you choose, you can reduce the cost with points. 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