The best African safaris are those that allow you to experience the real Africa, but at the same time are safe and affordable.
There are many different types of safaris in Africa some well organized with guides, cooks and hunters, some that are more self-driven.
Here are a few suggestions for the best African safaris.
Kenya - This east African country is on the coast, where it is possible to plan a safari-beach vacation combo.
Take a guided safari through Tsavo that will bring you face to face with lions, monkeys, giraffes, warthogs, zebras and cheetahs.
Tanzania - The Serengeti National Park is known as the perfect place for a lion country safari.
In addition to lions you are apt to spot a black rhino and perhaps even watch a leopard dragging a recent kill up into a tree.
Ghana - Here you can experience a walking tour on an aerial walkway over 150' high into the trees.
Traverse the 1000' long walkway looking for monkeys and exotic birds.
Hunting Safari - In South Africa you can go on a safari using either a high-powered rifle or a hunting bow.
Package deals are usually designed to guarantee that you will bag specific trophies, and include the necessary trophy fees.
Namibia - Hunting safaris here are usually big cat hunts designed to get the hunter a lion or leopard.
The hunts often bring trophies that meet or exceed gold medal standards.
Zambia - Plains hunting safaris will often bag the hunter a leopard or lion, sable or buffalo.
Crocodile, hippo and other types of game can be found on a hunt in the Bangweulu Swamp and other bodies of water.
Egypt - While a cruise down the Nile River might not technically be an animal safari, it is a way to tour and see the local flora and fauna, pyramids and tombs of this ancient land.
South Africa - Self-drive tours are very popular due to the system of roads into the national parks and game reserves.
Even though you drive yourself, it's very important that you abide by the strict park rules and never drive off the road.
Malawi - Water safaris are popular in this small country.
Ride in a motor boat and even a canoe.
You'll be amazed at how close you can get to that elephant on the shore, but don't get too close to the hippo.
Night Safari - Experience a totally different South Africa on a drive through the game preserve after the sun goes down.
See the bat-eared fox emerge from his hole, spot a black rhino and her baby, or laugh at two ostriches break dancing by the light of the moon.