National Parks in Africa

The national parks in Africa are best known for their diversity of flora and fauna. The main objective of national parks is to provide security to home animals of the region. Perfect getaway destinations for travelers in the national parks in Africa also offer many recreational facilities for the enjoyment of visitors.

Conveniently located a few kilometers from the famous city of Nairobi, Nairobi National Park covers an area of 117 square kilometers. One of the main tourist attractions in Africa, the Park marks the visit of all travelers from all over the world. Nairobi National Park hosts more than 400 species of birds and lions, rhinos and cheetahs. Mervyn Cowie deserves the credit to establish a national park in the popular city of Nairobi. The vegetation consists of dry land savannah dotted with acacia bushes. The national park also has a wide variety of flora and fauna for visitors to see. Other major attractions of the Nairobi National Park are black rhinoceros, hyena, wildebeest, buffalo and elk.

You may also spend some time walking through trails of Hippo pool and the site of burning d'Ivoire Monument.

One of the most popular and happening countries of Africa, South Africa has a number of national parks for travelers to explore and appreciate. Addo Elephant National Park, Augrabies Falls National Park, Bontebok National Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, Karoo National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Table Mountain National Park, Tankwa Karoo National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park and National Park of Pilanesberg are some of the largest national parks in South Africa. Ideally located in the Province of Eastern Cape Mountain, Zebra National Park is one of the most visited national parks in Africa. It was established in order to provide a safe home to Zebras, Cape Mountain Zebra covers an area of 17.12 square kilometers. Besides Zebras, one can also find mammals such as Cape buffalo, elk, red hartebeest, pelea, caracal, black and wild animals gemsbok.

Located in eastern Africa, Tanzania shares its northern border with Kenya and Uganda. One of the main tourist destinations in Africa has always beckoned the heart of the travelers. Tanzania offers visitors an opportunity to visit national parks and appreciate the diversity of flora and fauna which forms an integral part of national parks in Africa. National Park Arusha, Gombe Stream National Park, Katavi National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Mafia Island Marine Park, Mahale Mountains National Park, Mikumi National Park, Mnazi Bay-Ruvumba estuary marine park, Ruaha National Park, Rubondo Island National Park, Saadani National Park, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park and Udzungwa Mountains National Park are some of the major national parks in Tanzania.

Spread over an area of 2000 square kilometers, Queen Elizabeth National Park has earned the reputation of being one of the most popular wildlife reserves in Africa. One of the most visited national parks in Africa offers a wide variety of mammals and more than 500 species of exotic birds. Pay a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park and share a wonderful experience.