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African safaris are some of the most appealing and luxurious breaks going. Getting the opportunity to travel to an amazing continent, filled with incredible animals in their natural habitats, simply cannot be passed up.

Sure, you could go and see some animals in your nearest zoo, but getting the chance to go out into the wild and see the animals in their element, how they live, how they act, and soaking up the sun at the same time, all makes for an incredible holiday. Yes, long haul destinations aren’t attractive to everyone – having to spend hours on a plane with screaming children or a fear of flying aren’t great – but once you get there you can guarantee that it’ll all be worth it when you see your first elephant, giraffe or meerkat!

Here are just a few examples of some of the best African safaris available:

Africa Safari Park, Cairo, Egypt

The Africa safari park gives visitors the opportunity to see all kinds of animals across a variety of tours. You have the opportunity to take a river tour to see the crocodiles, head into the caves to find the reptiles and birds and also do the main tour, which features monkeys, birds, lions and the other animals you’d expect to see on an Egyptian safari.

Sahara Safari, Morocco

Morocco is filled with some amazing wildlife and deserts! You can go on four-by-four trips and even ride out on camels if you want a real taste of Africa, with anything from two day trips to four day excursions.

Bandia Nature Reserve, Senegal

Located near Saly in Senegal, the Bandia Nature Reserve is a 3,500-hectare conservation area that lets you get up close and personal with the local wildlife in their natural habitat. There are all kinds of animals and species, including crocodiles, rhinoceros, zebra, giraffes, buffalo, monkeys and much, much more.

Tunisia

Tunisia is packed full of natural beauty and wildlife, all out in the Sahara desert. There are tons of safaris and tours available, offering the chance to go on trips to the Roman amphitheatre of El Dejm, the town of Matmata and on to see the wildlife, all on the back of a camel!

The Great Sand Sea Tour

It’s easy to be blinded by the amazing history of Egypt, such as the pyramids, but there is far more to this amazing country. A trip into the White Desert will present all kinds of Egyptian wildlife, as well as providing the opportunity to see what Egypt has to offer in terms of culture – a truly remarkable safari.