Botswana Retains the No. 1 Spot as the best Safari destination in Africa.
SafariBookings.com - an online marketplace for African safari tours - said on the 28th November that it performed a comprehensive study and crowned Botswana after inspection of more than 4,000 reviews completed by both safari-goers and African travel experts
For the past 6 years Botswana has been rated the best African country for safari travel by SafariBookings.com for its scenic tapestry containing a diverse wildlife found in few other places on the continent.
The online marketplace for African safari tours conducts investigations to find the winner of the best African safari country title.
Tanzania has retained its position as Africa’s second-best safari country in 2019 after Botswana strengthened its grip in the number one spot.
Tanzania was the winner in 2013 when SafariBookings conducted its first study to determine the best safari country in Africa. The same result was discovered in the second study in 2017 but that changed in 2018 when Botswana “narrowly defeated” Tanzania.
This year has seen Botswana strengthen its grip in the number one spot, although Tanzania remains a close second. It’s an understandable result given the unforgettable wildlife-viewing in Botswana, a country that epitomizes luxury in the bush and exclusive safari experiences.
Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park emerged the lead as the best African Safari park in 2015 and 2018, the same organisation said.
“The diversity and concentration of wildlife found in Botswana is found in few other places in Africa – from the bright blue/green waters trickling over desert sand in the Okavango Delta to the roar of the black-maned lion reverberating around the Kalahari - not to mention salt pans which challenge as some of the largest on our planet. Botswana is a scene stealer,” stated the SafariBookings co-owner Mr Jeroen Beekwilder in an emailed statement. “Further investigation of our study reveals Tanzania as the best country overall for scenic value, while Botswana consolidated its ranking, heading up the wildlife, birding and bush categories,” he added.
Botswana's Top Attractions
World's largest inland delta, the Okavango, providing spectacular wildlife viewing
Africa's greatest concentrations of Elephants in Chobe and Linyanti
World's largest salt pans, Makgadikadi, providing a unique safari experience
Pristine wilderness areas
Desert adapted and water adapted wildlife
Private concessions in wildlife rich areas
Stable economy and safe country to travel to
Strong tourism service ethic