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The Serengeti is famous for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse the plains. It is also home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and over 500 bird species.
The Maasai Mara offers one of Africa’s most reliable big cat sightings. Between July and October, it hosts dramatic river crossings during the Great Migration, attracting predators and birdlife.
Kruger, one of Africa’s largest reserves, spans nearly 20,000 square kilometres. It is renowned for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—alongside diverse ecosystems and accessible safari infrastructure.
Chobe, in northern Botswana, is noted for its massive elephant herds along the Chobe River. The park also supports lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife, making boat safaris popular.
The Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a vast inland delta supporting elephants, lions, leopards, and wild dogs. Seasonal flooding creates dynamic habitats for unique water-based safari experiences.
Ranthambore in Rajasthan is one of India’s most iconic tiger reserves. Historic ruins, lakes, and fortresses blend with dense forests and grasslands that shelter leopards, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, and diverse birdlife.
Yellowstone, America’s first national park, protects grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk across dramatic landscapes of geysers and valleys. Lamar Valley is particularly renowned for predator-prey sightings and open wildlife viewing.
The Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, offers exceptional opportunities to see jaguars, giant otters, capybaras, and caimans. Seasonal flooding sustains rich biodiversity, with over 650 recorded bird species.
The Galápagos is a living laboratory of evolution. Unique species include giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Snorkelling reveals sea lions, penguins, reef sharks, and marine biodiversity.
Established in 1936, Corbett is India’s oldest national park and part of Project Tiger. Dense forests and riverine habitats support tigers, elephants, gharials, and over 600 bird species.