The best safari destinations around the world

23 June 2025

Safaris invite you into the wild, offering extraordinary encounters with nature’s most iconic animals and landscapes. While Africa is known as the hub of safaris, thrilling experiences can be found across every continent. Here’s a destination-by-destination guide to some of the world’s best safari adventures, complete with insights into the types of safaris that make each location unique.

The best safari destinations around the world

Serengeti, Tanzania

The Serengeti is synonymous with the classic African safari, famous for its vast plains and incredible wildlife. It’s the ultimate destination to witness the ‘Big Five’: lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo. But what truly sets the Serengeti apart is the Great Migration, a spectacle where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles navigate the savannah in search of fresh lands. The sight of predators like lions and cheetahs stealthily tracking these herds adds to the drama.

Jeep safaris dominate here, allowing you to cover expansive landscapes as you follow the grazing herds or track elusive leopards. For a truly awe-inspiring experience, a hot air balloon safari at sunrise offers a bird’s-eye view of animals dotting the golden plains.

Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka may not be the first place you think of for a safari, but Yala National Park delivers an unforgettable experience. This stunning reserve is home to one of the world’s highest densities of leopard, making it a prime location for big cat enthusiasts. Yala’s landscapes blend thick jungles, serene lagoons, and sandy beaches, creating diverse habitats that support elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears, and colourful peacocks.

Jeep safaris here are particularly rewarding. Skilled guides know the best times and places to spot leopards bathing in the sun or prowling through the forest. Beyond the big mammals, Yala’s impressive variety of birdlife and scenic views add layers of beauty to your safari adventure.

Ranthambore National Park, India

Ranthambore is India’s premier destination to see the majestic Bengal tiger in its natural habitat. These impressive predators often emerge unexpectedly from the dense, dry forest, offering visitors heart-stopping encounters. Adding to the park’s attraction are ancient forts and ruins scattered across the reserve, which create a unique backdrop as you track wildlife. Jeep safaris are the most common way to explore Ranthambore, with morning and evening drives increasing your chances of tiger sightings.

Yellowstone National Park, USA

Yellowstone gives the American West its own safari spirit. This vast wild expanse is home to iconic species like bison, elk, grey wolves, and grizzly bears, roaming across its sweeping valleys and geothermal basins. During spring and early summer, newborn wildlife can often be seen nestled alongside their herds, providing a tender contrast to the rugged landscape. You can experience Yellowstone through self-guided or ranger-led vehicle tours. Walking trails also bring another level of immersion, offering close encounters with elk and the magical silence of the wilderness.

Kakadu National Park, Australia

Australia is well-known for its many unique and unusual species and delivers a safari experience that blends tropical wetlands with red-rock boulders. Its rivers and floodplains are full of saltwater crocodiles, while kangaroos, wallabies, and lively birds like cockatoos and kingfishers grace the trees and grasslands. This diversity makes Kakadu an unparalleled destination for nature lovers.

Boat safaris along places like Yellow Water Billabong bring you eye-to-eye with the powerful crocodiles often seen sunning themselves on the banks, while land-based trails offer the chance to observe wallabies hopping through scenic terrains or exotic birds fluttering overhead.

To book your next amazing safari, speak to your Travel Counsellor today.

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