From the roar of lions in the Serengeti to sunrise hot air balloons over the Maasai Mara, Africa's legendary safari experiences are now more accessible than ever for Indian travelers.

If you’ve ever dreamed of witnessing the Big Five, the Great Migration, or zebras running wild through golden savannahs – this guide is for you.

1. Kenya – The Classic Safari Experience

Best For: First-timers, wildlife lovers, photographers
Top Parks: Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru

Kenya is often the first name in African safari. Its Maasai Mara National Reserve is world-famous for the Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River in a breathtaking natural spectacle.

Don’t miss:

• Game drives to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and rhinos
• Hot air balloon rides over the Mara at sunrise
• Cultural visits to Maasai villages

Visa: eVisa for Indians available
Pro Tip: Visit July to October for the migration season

Plan Journeys offers customized Kenya safari tours with Indian meal options and local support.

2. Tanzania – Untamed and Unforgettable

Best For: Offbeat luxury, nature lovers, wildlife migration seekers
Top Parks: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire

Tanzania offers the wildest and most untouched safaris in Africa. The Serengeti National Park is Kenya’s southern neighbor and a vital part of the same Great Migration.

Highlights include:

• Safari drives across vast grasslands
• Crater-view lodges inside the Ngorongoro Caldera
• Treehouse stays near Tarangire’s elephant herds

Visa: eVisa or visa on arrival
Pro Tip: Combine with Zanzibar for a perfect beach + safari combo

Ask Plan Journeys about combining Serengeti and Masai Mara in a single cross-border itinerary.

3. South Africa – Safari with a City Twist

Best For: Families, luxury travelers, city + wildlife combo
Top Parks: Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant Park, Pilanesberg

South Africa blends world-class wildlife with urban sophistication. You can go from game drives in Kruger National Park to sipping wine in Cape Town within days.

Why go:

• Self-drive or guided safari options
• Big Five guaranteed sightings
• Add-ons like Table Mountain, Garden Route, and Cape Winelands

Visa: Pre-approved tourist visa for Indians
Pro Tip: Travel May–October for dry season game viewing

Plan Journeys also helps with multi-city flight deals and family-friendly lodges.

4. Botswana – Luxury in the Wild

Best For: Honeymooners, high-end travel, remote safaris
Top Parks: Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park

Botswana is Africa’s most exclusive safari destination – think private river safaris, floating tented camps, and barely another tourist in sight.

Top experiences:

• Canoe safaris through the Okavango Delta
• Elephant viewing along the Chobe River
• Lodge stays with private plunge pools and gourmet dining

Visa: Indian citizens require a visa in advance
Pro Tip: Great for romantic or special occasion trips

Plan Journeys curates personalized Botswana itineraries with private charter options.

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