
I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy...
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
MANA POOLS. ZIMBABWE

Firstly, by way of definition - it is important that we set the stage, as the term Africa is used a little loosely in general safari-speak to refer to the areas from Chad & Ethiopia in the north down through the Central & East African countries, and covering most of Southern Africa. West Africa and Africa north of the Sahara are generally excluded, although safaris to destinations such as Benin, Morocco, Ghana & The Gambia are obviously possible.
In terms of this site, we refer to Africa as any place where you can have a meaningful & natural wildlife experience. From time to time we will write about areas outside of the traditional scope of Southern, Central & East Africa, but on the whole we focus on the countries of Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia & South Africa, as well as recommending select other areas in Africa.
Below, we feature some of our favorite wild experiences out of Africa...
AFRICAN PARKS
EXCLUSIVE
AFRICAN PARKS
EXCLUSIVE
Experience a backstage pass to the most successful large-scale conservation initiative on the planet...
PRIVATE SAFARI HOUSES
PRIVATE SAFARI HOUSES
From the deserts of Namibia to the highlands of Kenya, we'll host you in your very own private bush home-away-from-home...
GREAT APES &
THE GREAT MIGRATION
GREAT APES &
THE GREAT MIGRATION
An epic combination of hanging with our closest wild cousins & taking in the millions of gnus & zebras involved in the migration...
REAL
WILDERNESS
REAL
WILDERNESS
There are wild places, and then there is true wilderness. Our hearts live for such places: Niassa, Makgadikgadi, Ruaha & Katavi

Conservation in Africa
MOUNT KILIMANJARO, TANZANIA
We are big fans of projects & initiatives that are using holistic strategies to protect Africa's last remaining wild places. Yet, African wilderness conservation is a slippery subject, oftentimes more conversation than conservation.
Conservation is not a simple black & white process where a one-size-fits-all approach can be replicated throughout. Having said that, we feel some organizations have a better take on the African conservation puzzle and have had some notable successes. Wherever possible, we try and support & visit these projects during our trips. You can learn more about each one of these projects or areas through the links in the map below...

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1. Pendjari, BENIN
2. Zakouma, CHAD
3. Ennedi, CHAD
4. Virunga, D.R.CONGO
5. Garamba, D.R.CONGO
6. Odzala-Kokoua, CONGO
7. Dzanga-Sangha, C.A.R.
8. Chinko, C.A.R.
9. Niassa, MOZAMBIQUE
10. Gorongosa, MOZAMBIQUE
11. Bazaruto, MOZAMBIQUE
12. Gonarezhou, ZIMBABWE
13. Chimanimani, ZIMBABWE
14. Zambezi Valley, ZAMBIA
15. Liuwa Plains, ZAMBIA
16. Bangweulu, ZAMBIA
17. Kafue, ZAMBIA
18. North Luangwa, ZAMBIA
19. Majete, MALAWI
20. Liwonde, MALAWI
21. Nkhotakota, MALAWI
22. Okavango, BOTSWANA
23. Makgadikgadi, BOTSWANA
24. Hoanib, NAMIBIA
25. Katavi, TANZANIA
26. Ruaha, TANZANIA
27. Mahale, TANZANIA
28. Rift Valley, TANZANIA
29. Northern Rangelands, KENYA
30. Mara Conservancies, KENYA
31. Amboseli-Tsavo, KENYA
32. Simien Mountains, ETHIOPIA
33. Nyungwe, RWANDA
34. Akagera, RWANDA
35. Volcanoes, RWANDA
36. Iona, ANGOLA
37. Matusadona, ZIMBABWE
AFRICAN PARKS MANAGED
