SOUTH AFRICA'S WILDLIFE
National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Areas: Kruger, Addo Elephant, Marakele, Mountain Zebra, Richtersveld, Kgalagadi Transfrontier, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg.
Wildlife: Kruger National Park boasts the greatest African wildlife species diversity of any park in Africa - 146 mammals including the 'big five' (Lion, Leopeard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino). The 'big five' occurs in Kruger NP and many private game reserves in South Africa with exceptional wildlife viewing. Other wildlife species found in South Africa are zebra, giraffe, cheetah, wilddog, hyena, fackal, wildebeest, eland, and numerous other antelope. It's wildlife conservation efforts are world renowned and they are a leader in the conservation field.
Birdlife: Around 520 bird species occur in Kruger alone. A diverse number of other bird species occur in South Africa. Many are migratory, but there are a large number that are resident throughout the year.
Other interests: Kruger boasts 230 types of butterfly, 50 different snakes and 62 other reptile types. Of the 2000 plant species, 336 are trees. Insect and micro-organisms are uncountable.

NAMIBIA'S WILDLIFE
National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Areas: Etosha, Skeleton Coast, Kaudom, Namib Naukluft, Waterberg Plateau.
Wildlife: Visitors can view wildlife in the quiet seclusion of the African bush, or marvel at the mahesty of the endless space created by vast seas of sand, and return home revitalised by the silence and solitude. Etosha, being the main wildlife park in Namibia, offers unique wildlife viewing at the water holes (some floodlit at night). The mammals are typical of savannah grasslands and include several endemics - notably the Black-faced impala and Damara dik-dik. 114 mammal species including Black and White rhino, big herds of springbok and full range of predators (lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena). Other species include gemsbok, elephant, wildebeest, zebra and giraffe.
Birdlife: Nearly 400 bird species occur here, amongst them uncommon hawks, eagles and other raptors, as wellas ostrich, korhaan, blue cranes and flamingoes.
Other interests: 110 types of reptile including geckos, lizards, sidewinder snakes. The famous Welwitschia plant is found in Namib Naukluft.



BOTSWANA'S WILDLIFE
Mention Botswana and most people think of the Okavango Delta. This seemingly limitless wilderness of flood plains and papyrus-flanked channels justly attracts many visitors. For birdlife and predators it is unparralled to any other destination in Africa! Most other areas in Botswana offer unique wildlife viewing and exceptional opportunities for wildlife photography. It has one of the strictest wildlife conservation policies in Africa and it pays off as their huge conservation wildlife areas are a major attraction for tourists from across the world.
National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Areas: Moremi & the Okavango Delta, Chobe, Linyanti & Savute, Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan, Central Kalahari, Kgalagadi Transfrontier.
Wildlife: The Okavango Delta (both Moremi and private concessions) boast a high concentration of predators - lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog, as well as the ever present hyena. These can sometimes be seen on one game drive! This offers exciting wildlife viewing opportunities. Chobe National Park witnesses staggering concentrations of up to 55 000 elephant. The flood plain of the Chobe River provides a stunning backdrop for these vast herds. Other species include the rare Puku, Roan antelope, Sable antelope and the highest concentration of Greater kudu in Africa. The waterholes at Savute creates amazing game viewing and interaction of different species. Linyanti and the Kalahari offer a wilder side to Botswana's wildlife viewing.
Birdlife: Nearly 460 bird species occur here, including raptors, vultures and inland waterbirds. Thousands of flamingo congregate once a year (Dec - Feb) at the rain-filled Sowa Pan, part of the Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan ecosystem.
Other interests: The rare Sitatunga is found in the Okavango Delta mostly seen from mokoro (dugout canoe), on foot or motor boat. 80 species of fish are found in the Okavango Delta.



ZIMBABWE'S WILDLIFE
Zimbabwe's wildlife conservation philosophy has been adopted by manu African countries. Their conservation concepts enshrines many aspects of grass-roots conservation being implemented worldwide. Zimbabwe's wildlife conservation areas offer exceptional wildlife viewing.
National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Areas: Hwange, Mana Pools, Matusadona, Matobo, Zambezi, Chizarira, Gonerezhou.
Wildlife: The national parks in Zimbabwe offer some of the best wildlife viewing in southern Africa - and in large concentrations. The second largest concentration of lions in Africa is found in Matusadona, on the shores of Lake Kariba. The most scenic game park of all must be Mana Pools on the southern boundary of the Lower Zambezi where river terraces teem with wildlife and ideal for game viewing. The 'big five' occur in four of the national parks mentioned above - Mana Pools, Hwange, Matusadona and Chizarira.
Birdlife: Over 430 bird species occur in Zimabbwe's national parks. The highest concentration of Black eagles occur in Matobo. Other interesting species are the Fish eagle, African skimmer and Carmine bee-eater. Rarities are the Angolan pitta and Mashona hyliota, Narina trogon and Marsh tchagra.
Other interests: Large herds of elephant migrate between Chobe in Botswana and Hwange.

ZAMBIA'S WILDLIFE
Zambia has magnificent game parks and wildlife conservation areas with South Luangwa being one of the better known wildlife sanctuaries and considered as one of the greta national parks of Africa. The Lower Zambezi is a compact area with an intriguing 'hidden valley' hosting all the major African wildlife species with exceptional game viewing.
National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Areas: South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, Kafue, Lochinvar, Liuwa Plain, Mosi-Oa-Tunya, Kasanka, North Luangwa.
Wildlife: Zambia is aptyl known as 'the real Africa'! It offers a true wilderness experience for the discerning traveller in search of an African experience of a bygone era. The vast, unspoilt national parks and conservation areas are home to large herds of wildlife (especially South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi) with wildlife viewing one of the main activities in these areas.
Birdlife: Over 420 bird species occur in the parks, many intra-African migratory species returning to breed here in the summer months. The return of the carmine bee-eaters is a spectacular sight! Thousands of these beautiful birds arrive in spring to nest in their original nest holes every year, normally set in the mud banks along the major rivers.
Other interests: The largest concentration of hippo and crocodile are found in the Luangwa River. Cookson's wildebeest, Thornycroft's giraffe and Golden-coated oribi is three endemics found in the North Luangwa NP. A less significant, but still spectacular migration of thousands of wildebeests occur in the Luiwa Plain NP in November every year. Zambia's wildlife viewing is exceptional and unique due to the unspoilt nature of its national parks and reserves.

MALAWI'S WILDLIFE
Over 10% of Malawi's land surface is allocated into 9 National Parks, Wildlife Reserves and conservation areas, including the world's first freshwater park at Cape Maclear on Lake Malawi. Malawi is truely a land of contrasts. The astounding variety of its scenery is captured within its five national parks.
National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Areas: Nyika, Kasungu, Lake Malawi, Lengwe, Liwonde
Wildlife: None of the parks are close to its carrying capacity due to neglect and mismanagament after independence in 1964. This opened the parks to poaching and a reduction in wildlife numbers. The wildlife stocks have been built up to a level at which Malawi can now claim good wildlife viewing. Their conservation efforts are starting to bear fruit with more and more travelers visiting this beautiful part of Africa every year.
Birdlife: An outstanding 530 species!
Other interests: Kayaking and snorkelling in Lake Malawi afford you the opportunity to explore the underwater world of this pristine freshwater marine reserve. The main attraction is the colorful cichlidfish found along the rocky shoreline. Other interests are concentrations of eland and roan antelope in the Nyika Plateau.

MOZAMBIQUE'S WILDLIFE
Mozambique's main attraction is it's tropical beaches and warm waters. The most important area of all is the Bazaruto Archipelago, situated off the coast close to the fishing village called Vilanculos. The 17 year civil war in Mozambique has drastically reduced the once prolific herds of wildlife in its national parks and reserves. However the Bazaruto Archipelago has not been affected. It is home to over 80% of all marine fish families of the Indo-Pacific, with resident Mike and Southern righ whales plying the surrounding seas. Common, spinner and bottlenose dolphins as well as the highly endangered dugong resides in the archipelago's waters.
National Parks and Wildlife Areas: Bazaruto Archipelago, Gorongosa NP, Maputo Elephant Reserve, Reserva do Niassa, Quirimbas Archipelago.
Wildlife: Bazaruto and Quirimbas: marine mammals include whales, dolphins and dugong. Whale sharks is worth a mention as they frequent the area in summer. Gorongoza: this remote park offers a fair amount of game (lion and several small elephant herds) but the variety and beauty of the habitat and birds are the real attraction.
Birdlife: Nearly 150 species of birds occur on the Bazaruto Islands and over 500 species in the Gorongosa NP. Many endemics and rarities to be seen.
Other interests: Granite domes in Niassa NP, beautiful scenery and habitat in Gorongosa NP, remoteness of the Quirimbas Archipelago.

TANZANIA'S WILDLIFE
One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on eart must be the great migration between the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Masai Mara in Kenya. The staggering volume of game (up to 2 million wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and other grazers) attracts predators of many kinds. Open plains and grasslands allow for exceptional wildlife viewing.
The best time to go is all year round. The best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is Aug-Oct and Jan-March. The great migration is from April-June and Oct-Dec. The other national parks and wildlife conservation areas are well worth a visit and should be included in a visit to Tanzania as they all offer unique wildlife viewing opportunities.
National Parks and Wildlife Areas: Over 250 000 square km are set aside as wildlife conservation areas. The national parks and reserves include the Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha NP, Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Tarangire NP, Kilimanjaro NP, Selous Game Reserve, Mafia Island.
Wildlife: Outstanding wildlife viewing. Huge concentrations of wildlife (grazers and predators), black rhino, massive old elephant bulls, buffalo and many more.
Birdlife: Thousands of lesser flamingo in the shallow saline Lake Magadi, many endemic species to be seen.
Other interests: Tree climbing lions of Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar's stunning beaches, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.

KENYA'S WILDLIFE
National Parks and Conservation Areas: Aberdare National Park, Amboseli National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Meru National Park, Tsavo National Park, Mount Kenya NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Samburu GR.
Wildlife: Exceptional wildlife viewing. Abundant herbivores and accompanying predators in Masai Mara, close observation of elephant behaviour in Amboseli. The unique gerenuk antelope, Grevy's zebra, Reticulated giraffe, Grant's gazelle and Beisa oryx all occur in Samburu and also offer exceptional leopard sightings. The rare Rothschild's giraffe as well as black and white rhino is found in Nakuru.
Birdlife: Kenya boasts over 1000 species of birds within its borders. Lake Nakuru is famous for its large concentration of flamingos at certain times of the year (up to 2 million). The brilliant cobalt-chested Vulturine guineafowl is found in Samburu and a wide array of waterbirds is found in the Amboseli.
Other interests: Climbing Mt. Kenya, fishing for Nile Perch in Lake Victoria, horseback riding at Lewa Downs.

UGANDA'S WILDLIFE
Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries on the continent of Africa. The main safari attractions are gorilla tracking, birding, trekking, white water rafting, mountaineering, fishing, boating & canoeing as well as sight seeing. Some of the most visited national parks are Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale NP, Murchison Falls NP, Ruwenzoris NP and Semliki NP.
National Parks and Conservation Areas: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale NP, Murchison Falls NP, Ruwenzoris NP, Semliki NP, Mgahinga Gorilla NP, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Kidepo Valley NP.
Wildlife: Unique wildlife viewing. Mountain gorillas are the greatest international attraction in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Other primates are chimpanzees in kibali Forest NP, black and white colobus monkeys, rare red colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys and baboons. Tree climbing lion is also found in the Ishasha region of Queen Elizabeth NP.
Birdlife: The most amazing shoebill stork is a 'must see'. Waterbirds are in abundance as one-sixth of its area is covered by water. Murchison Falls NP is home to over 400 species of birds.
Other interests: Nile perch fishing, white water rafting on the Nile, 'Mountains of the Moon' in Ruwenzoris NP.