10 Biggest Safari Adventures Across Continents

OT Staff & Waquar Habib

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Renowned for the Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles journey annually. Wide, sweeping savannahs host predators, grassland spectacles, and unforgettable sunrise game drives.

A female elephant with two calves in Serengeti National Park | Shutterstock

Maasai Mara, Kenya

Bordering Serengeti; famous for big cat sightings, especially lions and cheetahs. Across the Mara River crossings the wildlife action is raw and intense — ideal for dramatic safari photography.

GIraffes at Maasai Mara | Wikimedia Commons

Kruger National Park, South Africa

Spanning almost two million hectares, Kruger offers high density of Big Five wildlife. Game drives, luxury lodges, excellent infrastructure make it one of the most accessible safari giants.

A giraffe in Kruger National Park | Shutterstock

Okavango Delta, Botswana

A UNESCO site where water-based safaris are magic. Mokoro canoe rides through flooded plains, hippos, elephants moving among channels — nature experiences in a pristine wetland ecosystem.

A view of Okavango Delta, Botswana | milana_tours/instagram

Etosha National Park, Namibia

Known for its dramatic salt pans and reliable waterholes. Animals congregate during the dry season — rhinos, elephants, and big cats often visible under harsh light across expansive terrain.

An evening at Etosha National Park, Namibia | stephmylife/instagram

Chitwan National Park, Nepal

Dense jungle meets riverine terrain with rhinos, elephants, Bengal tigers. Ideal for combining wildlife spotting with cultural immersion — local Tharu communities offer unique safari-experiences.

An elephant at the Chitwan National Park | Shutterstock

Pantanal, Brazil

Arguably the largest tropical wetland. Pantanal is unmatched for jaguars, caimans, capybaras and aquatic birdlife. Safaris here feel immersive, set in flooded forests and marshes.

Scenes from Pantanal, Brazil | wildlife_journeys_cr/instagram

Yellowstone National Park, USA

More than safari, but offers wildlife adventure: grizzly bears, wolves, bison, elk and thermal geothermals in staggering landscapes. A different kind of “safari” across North America’s wilds.

Tourist enjoying the view of Grand Prismatic Spring in Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park | Shutterstock

Kangaroo Island, Australia

Coastal bushland where you’ll find kangaroos, koalas, sea lions, native birds — rugged coastal safari vibes. Wild, scenic, less crowded than many big-game destinations.

A view from Kangaroo Island, Australia | iluv.australia/instagram

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, India

Historic ruins within forested terrain, frequent Bengal tiger sightings with excellent predator-prey interaction. Dramatic landscapes combined with heritage forts make this a must-see for tiger enthusiasts.

A tiger roars as another one looks on in Ranthambore National Park | Shutterstock

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