Any safari plans to Africa surely must have Botswana high on the “to see” list. South Africa immediately comes to mind and visiting the Kruger National Park is a great experience however, think one of the most revered and beautiful landscapes on the planet and the Okavango Delta is hard to beat.

An African dream safari must conjure up images of being in a jungle setting surrounded by amazing flora and the sounds of wildlife whistling through the trees. They’re there but you can’t see them.

Where talking about an almost “Jungle Jim” type setting and the Okavango certainly won’t let you down in those respects. Home to an inland waterway wonder, the Delta is host to a great diversity of wildlife.

Here’s just an example…the lion, elephant, hippopotamus, crocodile, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, rhinoceros, hyenas, zebra, wildebeest and different species of antelope plus hundreds of species of birds.

What more could you ask for if your main reason to take a dream African safari is to see the wildlife which has become so synonymous with this mighty continent. If photography is your passion, then the Okavango Delta will provide you with an endless supply of snapshot opportunities.

So when is it best to visit? All year round however, to get your best chance of seeing the fauna in their natural habitat and most active, it’s suggested the better viewing months are between May to November.

The only drawback from a visitor point-of-view is the cost of lodging. If you are on a strict budget then a short stay may be your best option. Lodging prices can vary with some offering pricing of under $200 a night per person however, these could be in the minority. A more realistic figure could be $200-$800 per night so if you are planning to visit the Okavango, plan well ahead to take advantage of the cheaper options.

Price aside, if it’s a dream African safari you’re determined to have, then the Okavango Delta is hard to beat.

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The experience of an African animal safari is a little hard to beat in terms of sheer adventure. Those who love adventure and those who simply love taking photos will find this type of safari perfect as a holiday idea in 2008.

Preparing for an African animal safari means more than just throwing clothes into a suitcase. Homework means doing a little research on the animals you intend to see. The “big five” comprise the African lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo.

As a first time visitor, choosing one location is ideal if you are going to be limited by time. If time is a problem, then trying to cram in several locations will simply leave you a little unsatisfied not to mention exhausted and frustrated by the constant moving around.

One of our best tips if you intend sticking around one area is considering South Africa as your one stop safari destination during this first trip. Southern Africa has a very diverse range of bird wildlife for one thing but offers visitors both the chance to rough it a little as well as more comfortable accommodation options.

Animal Wildlife Havens

South Africa is a great starting point for animal enthusiasts who plan to take in several of the major regions. Kruger National Park is the best known reserve in South Africa but others such as Cape Peninsula, Addo Elephant National Park and the St.Lucia Wetlands are certainly worth exploring.

If you have the time and the budget, then the following areas are well worth considering. You won’t be disappointed with an African animal safari in any of these countries:

Namibia, Zambia, Kenya and Zimbabwe are all well worth visiting during a long African animal safari.

If there are two places which you should consider must see attractions then put Kruger National Park and the Okavango Delta high on your must see list. Both offer an almost unspoilt wilderness environment, animals and some spectacular flora.

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