If you are a solo traveler planning a safari tour, you are signing up for an adventure of a lifetime. The best part of traveling solo is that you get to enjoy everything the way you like. You don’t have to change your plans because your friends or family members don’t feel like doing the same thing. You have the freedom to do whatever you like and whenever you want.
A place often overlooked by solo travelers is the continent of Africa. This beautiful landscape packed with wildlife is every nature enthusiast’s dream, so before you rebook to the same packed place you went to last year, mix it up by planning the best African Safari tour of your life. Why not check out what the professionals have to offer with an African Safari with Naturetrek.
When it comes to Safari Adventures, you can’t find a place better than Africa. As more solo travelers are exploring Africa, long-haul flights, activity fees, and other expenses are getting quite expensive. It gets even more costly when you are paying a single-supplement rate on your accommodation. Then there is also the traveling gear to consider as well. This is why it’s best that you get the services of a good tour operator that can guide you and even find you a travel partner to share accommodation, if not the travel plans. If you’re planning a tour yourself, then here are some of the Best African Safari destinations you can keep an eye out for.
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is located in Chundukwa River Lodge, Zambia. It is the world’s tallest or as some might say biggest waterfall that is located in Africa. There are plenty of adventure options here such as white-water rafting, bridge swinging and bungee jumping that you can enjoy. Other than these you can take a plunge in the Devil’s Pool on the precipice and have some lunch on the Livingstone Island. For Safari adventures you can consider the Chobe National Park and Hwange or Lower Zambezi National Parks.
Elephant Pepper Camp, Masai Mara
Masai Mara is a great place for a solo African safari tour. You get to see so much here and the adventures here are also like the ones that stay with you for a lifetime. One of the best things that you can enjoy on your solo tour here is witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration that occurs once a year between about July and November. If you are a hunting enthusiast, you can easily get game viewing all year round. For adventure enthusiasts with deep pockets, there is also the option of hot-air ballooning at dawn over the plains. Good tour operators give you a buffet breakfast and jeep safari ride along with that. You also get to enjoy some cultural encounters in Masai Mara. Locations such as Amboseli, Meru, Laikipia, Diani Beach, Lewa and Samburu are also great to visit when you are on a solo safari tour in Africa.
Elephants Safari in Amboseli National Park
For solo safari travelers who simply love animals living in their natural habitat, we have the Elephants Safari in Amboseli National Park. Although it’s not the biggest, it’s a pretty park with plenty of habitats. You can easily move between the wetlands and the woodlands whenever you like. There are simply no restrictions here. If you like the classic savannah for different species of animals, this place offers that as well. Many people think of Africa as a place of jungles and deserts, but this continent also has some mountainous regions. If you are interested in catching views of snow-capped mountains, then Amboseli offers the best views of the highest mountain in Africa, the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro. It is also a great place for people planning to travel to Nairobi as it is in close proximity and offers a shorter transfer time.
Tented Camps in Laikipia and Lewa
Do you have some old bones in you? If you enjoy the rustic safari tastes of the times when people used to travel the old-school way then you will love this safari adventure. You get to tread on the off-the-beaten track leading to private wildlife conservancies featuring excellent conservation ethos and get to stay there in tents. It is one of the best places in Africa to catch the Rhinos in their natural habitat. If you are interested in the Kenyan mountains then here you will be able to camp close to Mount Kenya, the highest peak of the country. If you are not interested in camping here then you can also choose from the superb accommodation offered. These options come complete with access to off-roading adventures, comfortable beds and guided walking tours.
Lush Parks & Riverine Forests in Meru
If you are a fan of riverine forests encased in lush reserve parks that come with verdant swamps, then Meru is just the right place for you. Most solo travelers prefer places where there are loads of people to mix up with, but if you are a reserve soul and like to keep things private, this will be the best place for you. Here you will find 13 lovely rivers along with numerous mountain streams so if you are a water game enthusiast, you won’t be happier elsewhere. When it comes to sitting back and enjoying the scenery, Meru offers you the exotic views of Mount Kenya and Adamson’s Falls. If you are a history fan and love visiting places that have a historic reference then you would love to know that this was the former home of the famed raisers of Elsa the lioness of Born Free fame, Joy and George Adamson.
Safari Haven Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and one of the best places to visit when you are on a solo safari tour in Africa. Most people claim that Nairobi is the gateway to safari destinations in Kenya and they are totally right. You can catch all sorts of safari adventures here. If it is an exciting jeep safari you are looking for then this is the best place for you. Other than the safari adventures, you also get to enjoy many fun shopping chances here. There are markets where you can buy bronze sculptures, glassware and clay-made jewelry. The local traders will tell you that the clay used to make the jewelry has been mined in the foothills of Kilimanjaro. I don’t know how much of it is true but it is the local claim there. If you are interested in watching elephants then you can opt for the excursions to the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. Here you can get a chance to adopt a baby elephant if you’re interested. For travelers interested in endangered species, there is the Giraffe Centre where the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes are kept.
These are just some of the places where solo travelers can go on an African safari trip. These adventures are rare and if you are getting a chance to enjoy them, you are very lucky indeed. As with all locations, there are some pros and cons and it is always a good measure that you get the services of a reliable travel company offering experienced travel guides to make your journey even more enjoyable. Safari trips are sometimes expensive, especially when you are opting for adventures so do your research in advance and make sure you allocate the appropriate funds to each excursion before you set off, that way you won’t miss out.