subject: Luxury Safari Holidays-a Great Way To Unwind And Be Close To Nature [print this page] Luxury Safari holidays are a wonderful way to unwind, relaxes, and be as close to nature as possible. Safari is a popular means of exploring the wild in its full glory, by getting a closer view of the wild animals. Most safari rides are on elephants and in enclosed jeeps. The safari is conducted by wild life sanctuaries and game reserves to provide the tourists with the opportunity of getting a glimpse into the actual habitat of the wild and deadly animals. It is great way to spend a relaxing vacation with the family, and get rare close up pictures of lions and cheetahs. Safaris provide great educational inputs to both, the young and the old, alike. The African safari is world renowned for its picturesque views, and tourists and vacationers from across the globe throng places like Kenya and Tanzania for the great visual delights.
Kenya safari
The focal point of every tourist visiting Kenya is the Masai Mara, the best game reserve in Kenya. This is the number one safari destination, since the tourists get a chance to come face to face with the big five - lions, buffaloes, leopards, elephants, and rhinos, along with the free roaming zebras, wildebeests, and giraffes. Kenya Safari is open throughout the year, but the best time for the safari experience is during the winter or spring. May through August and the months of September and October are the best times for a Kenya Safari. The other popular safari destinations include Lake Nakuru and the Amboseli National Park.
Tanzania safari
The northern circuit of Tanzania is considered to be amongst the best in terms of safari destinations. This region has abundance of wild life and the jewels in the crown of Tanzania safari are the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Tanzania has more land reserved for wild life than any other country. One may include Zanzibar and Kenya as a package tour option, along with visiting Tanzania to make the vacation even more enjoyable.
While on a Kenya Safari, one may choose to visit the following destinations and keep an eye for some of the worth noting visual treats.
* Aberdares National Park
* Thorn Trees
* Staying on Tree tops
* Lake Naivasha which houses more than 500 different bird species
* Samburu Game Reserve
* Shaba National Park
Most tour operators provide numerous attractive packages and arrange for an adventure worth remembering. The legendary Elsa the lioness' habitat, made famous by Joy and George Adamson is a great tourist destination. There also is an opportunity to stay very close to the original camp site of George Adamson. The accommodation provided by the tour operators is excellent, keeping the budget of the tourist in mind.
While on a Tanzania Safari, any of these following destinations and adventures can be selected.
* Lake Manyara National Park
* Tarangire National Park
* Grumeti River Camp
Most of the safaris are operated on 4X4 vehicles and the operators take care of the comfort and safety of everyone.
