Botswana voted Best Safari Country 2024

Online marketplace for African safari tours SafariBookings.com, undertook a comprehensive study of almost 3,600 reviews, completed by both safari-goers and African travel experts, in its annual survey. After looking at a range of categories, from wildlife viewing and birding to bush atmosphere and scenic value, SafariBookings.com announce that Botswana has won the crown for the best safari country in Africa.

This year, almost 3,600 of their reviews were examined in this detailed study. Industry professionals with years of experience in the African safari industry made contributions to the study that significantly influenced the outcome. These experts are mainly guidebook writers who contribute regularly to Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, Frommer’s, Bradt Travel Guides and Footprint. These industry professionals are also well represented on the SafariBookings expert panel.

Botswana does safari travel very well indeed. Much of the country is genuine wilderness. It incorporates the Okavango Delta, a massive waterway packed with wildlife including Africa’s largest elephant population, and the Kalahari Desert, where black-maned lions rule over enormous sand plains. Whether you are driving out into the wilderness or flying into a luxury camp, Botswana is the best place for safari travel.

In second place, close behind Botswana, was Tanzania, followed by Namibia in third spot. Uganda won the important birding category; and it is no wonder as more than 1,000 bird species live within its borders.