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Last year, the best thing to do on an African safari was no doubt to attend the 2010 World Cup. But now that it is long gone, here are a few activities you surely shouldn't miss or that should bring you on a safari to Africa;
Gorilla Tracking
Gorilla Trekking is one of the most sought after wildlife experience in Africa today. Many travelers visit Uganda, Rwanda and Congo to meet the rare mountain gorillas while on their holiday in Africa. The global population of at most 700 wild mountain gorillas is restricted to and split evenly between the dense montane forest of Bwindi National Park and the bamboo clamped slopes of the Virungas. Mountain gorillas today are harboured within four independently managed national parks in three different countries of Eastern Central Africa. These are the Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Parks in Uganda, the Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda and Parc National des Virunga in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The most reliable locations in which to track gorillas are; a Uganda safari to Bwindi Impenetrable national park where six habituated groups now exist and Rwanda's Parc National des Volcans.
Mountain Trekking Adventures
Africa's most popular trekking destination is Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain on the continent. Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's most popular trekking destination, and at 19,336 feet it's Africa's highest peak. Mount Kenya is Africa's second highest peak and you don't need special training to reach its two main peaks - Batian (5200m) and Nelion (5188m). The Drakensberg is South Africa's highest mountain range, called uKhahlamba' in Zulu meaning "barrier of spears". Other mountains include Mount Meru in Tanzania standing at 4,566 metres (14,980 ft), the Rwenzori Mountains (Mountains of the Moon) in Uganda,Mount Elgon a huge extinct volcano that straddles the border between Kenya and Uganda. Mulanje Mountain in Malawi.
Bird Watching Safaris
Although bird watching is an activity that can be done virtually anywhere on the planet, Africa remains one of the most popular destinations on the planet for a bird watch adventure. It is popular on the Eastern portion of the continent. The bulk of the tourism is in the South, but a larger number of species exist in the Eastern nations of Kenya and Tanzania than anywhere else. Boasting over 1300 species, bird watchers in Eastern Africa have the opportunity to see 15% of the world's bird population in one trip.
Any birder on an African safari who is interested in researching bird watching should be sure to look at Kruger National Park, Ndumu Game Reserve, Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, West Coast National Park, the De Hoop Nature Reserve, and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. These locations provide prime habitat for many of the countries' 900 species of birds, and ensure that your trip will include many varieties of bird watching opportunities.
Wildlife Safaris
Africa offers the finest wildlife tours in the whole world. On a wildlife safari in Africa, you can expect unique destinations, travelling in exclusive safari vehicles while staying in distinguished accommodations. From the wildebeest migration in Kenya and Tanzania to safaris in Kruger National Park, experience exciting adventures with matchless wildlife viewing in Africa's most exclusive safari parks. These safaris are guided by knowledgeable and conscientious guides who provide professional services.
Beach Holidays
For a purely beach trip, the Seychelles is very hard to beat. The beaches of South Africa's Cape are lovely and, from around late-November to the end of March, the weather is glorious. Between May and October, southern Africa's best beaches are probably on the blissful islands of southern Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago. Between July and February the weather is generally excellent off the East African coast of Tanzania. Here the Zanzibar Archipelago has some of Africa's best beaches: gorgeous, long stretches of fine white sand fringed by palm trees. The holiday beaches in Kenya are truly beautiful. From the bustling white sands of Bamburi Beach, to the breathtaking tranquility of Kilifi, Kenya beach holidays offer some of the best beach destinations in the Africa.
Hot Air Ballooning
If you're more of a relaxed traveler who relishes a beautiful view, but doesn't necessarily want to climb a mountain to get it, hop in a hot air balloon and you'll be admiring the African scenery of Serengeti in Tanzania, Kruger in South Africa, Masaai Mara in Kenya, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, Fish River Canyon in Namibia, Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls, and Livingstone Town in Zambia from the sky without any effort at all. Hopefully you're a morning person, because the hot air balloons usually rise with the sun, at around 6am. While floating in the African sky, you'll be able to spot some amazing wildlife, so if you missed any of the big 5 on your safari, this is your chance to tick them off.
