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African Wildlife
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Viewing African wildlife, for the majority of gap year travellers, is the number one reason for taking an Africa gap year in the first place. Most of us have seen African wildlife in a zoo or safari park - but the thrill of seeing magnificent creatures such as lions and zebras roaming wild in their natural habitat is a truly unforgettable experience.
If African wildlife is a priority for your gap year the most important decision is where in Africa to head to?
Which country is best for viewing African wildlife is a matter or fierce debate amongst wildlife enthusiasts. Real Gap has a diverse range of programmes in nine African countries - Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe - and it's possible to view African wildlife to a greater or lesser extent in all of them.
A particularly popular destination for viewing African wildlife is the Masai Mara in Kenya - a beautiful game reserve where you stand a very good chance of spotting the ‘Big Five' of African wildlife (Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, Lion, and Rhinoceros). Neighbouring Tanzania is also an excellent destination for African wildlife and is home to four of the continent's best game reserves - Mount Kilimanjaro national Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, Ruaha and the Serengeti.
Tanzania is the base for our Africa expedition. An increasingly popular country for viewing African wildlife is Botswana. Botswana is the location of the Okavango Delta - the world's largest inland delta and an area teeming with an incredible array of African wildlife. The Okavango featured in the BBC Television documentary series ‘Planet Earth' and offers an excellent alternative for viewing African wildlife for anyone wanting to travel a little more ‘off the beaten track.'
If you're particularly passionate about African wildlife it's worth considering getting involved with an animal conservation work project whilst you're out there. Working as a volunteer in Africa is a great way to get really close to some amazing African wildlife whilst doing something hugely worthwhile at the same time.
Real Gap has diverse range of rewarding Conservation Africa volunteer programmes to choose from - a typical example being our WWF-endorsed black rhino programme in Zimbabwe. Real Gap can also arrange for you to study African wildlife on one of our African wildlife conservation or field guide courses. |
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