Experienced Safari Visitors

So you’ve been to Africa a couple of times. Now you want to stretch your boundaries a little more.

Each country is so different, that there are always new places to find and enjoy within Africa.

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Tell us where you have been before in Africa. What you liked about it and what you didn’t like. This is so helpful for us.
But don’t expect to have the same experience in two completely different countries. Some countries may offer authentic encounters with rural-based tribal communities. But another country may be much more Westernised.

So what are some obvious next steps in your safari journey?

Botswana, Zimbabwe or Zambia

Magical safari destinations and completely different from South Africa with seamless travel connections mostly by air (with some road connections)

Check out our article on the similarities and difference between these three

Insiders Guide to Botswana safaris — **Botswana**

Victoria Falls - helicopter at sunset — **Zimbabwe**

Victoria Falls Hotels, Victoria Falls Zambia, — **Zambia**

East Africa

The East African safari powerhouses also offer a complete contrast, with several wildlife regions which are easy to combine and of couse the lure of the great wildebeest migration. See some suggestions later…

Some South African Destinations for 2^nd and 3^rd time visitors

The Cederberg Mountains (only 2½ hours north of Cape Town) offer a complete contrast to the rest of the Western Cape, far more rugged with a true sense of wilderness. A large area which can be a safari trip all by itself is the beautiful province of KwaZulu Natal. Another area we love are the interior areas of the Eastern and Western Cape.

Cedarberg_Africa_Cederberg-mountains-stadsaal — **Cederberg**

Pel's fishing owl - courtesy of Wikipedia multimedia commons - photo by Derek Keats — **KwaZulu Natal**

Giraffe on eastern cape safari holidays — **Eastern Cape**

Here’s a link to a great article about lesser known or visited areas of South Africa

Check Out: The Road Less Travelled

Destinations for 2^nd and 3^rd time visitors to East Africa

Within both Kenya and Tanzania, there are lesser visited areas, far from the hoards of 1^st-timers.

Boating safari in Selous — **Ruaha and Selous**

Or why not consider gorilla trekking in either Rwanda or Uganda. Uganda in particular offers great opportunities to combine gorilla trekking with other game-viewing.

More far-flung Countries?

Similarly Malawi is a charming destination for experienced visitors, especially when combined with Zambia for top-notch game-viewing.

Finally – for something COMPLETELY different – think Madagascar. A country like no other with amazing unique wildlife and flora in terms of lemurs, frogs, insects and orchids. With stunning beaches for post safari relaxation.

Pair of Bohms Bee-eaters in Liwonde or Majete Game Reserve, birdwatching in Malawi — **Malawi**

Male crowned lemur in Ankarana, Madagascar safari holidays — **Madagascar**

Best time to visit Rwanda or Uganda for gorilla trekking — **Uganda**

Enjoyed a Self-drive in South Africa?

There are only two countries where we really recommend a self-drive road trip. South Africa and Namibia.

Namibia is a great destination for a self-drive trip as its attraction is as much the amazing scenery as much as the wildlife, something you may miss on a fly-in safari.

Check Out: Advent ure Self-drive Options

Different Mode of Safari Travel

However for the more adventurous safari visitor, especially if it’s a second or third safari, there’s nothing to beat a more leisurely mode of safari travel. Such as on foot, on horseback, by canoe or by boat.