Moremi Wildlife Reserve
Moremi is the most diversified of all the Botswana parks in terms of wildlife and scenery and many people that is the most beautiful. Located on the northeastern part of the Okavango Delta, Moremi contains over 1160 miles (3000 sq Kms) of permanent swamps, islands, floodplains, forests and dry land. The parks boundaries have been recently extended to the west and the northwest, significantly enlarging its size.
In the riparian forest you may spot elephants, greater kudu, Southern giraffes, impala, buffalo along with such predators like lions, leopard, wild dog, ratel (honey badger), spotted hyena and cheetah. Elephant and Buffalos are the only large animals that migrate. After the rains have begun, they move northward to the area between Moremi and the Kwando-Linyanti River systems. Other wildlife may move to the periphery of, or just outside, the reserve.
Moremi is open year round; however, some area may be temporarily closed due to heavy rains or flood. Four-wheel drive vehicle is necessary. The South Gate is about 62 miles (100Km) north of Maun.
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Ankarana Reserve
The landscape is extraordinary and dramatic in this limestone massif, with its fields of razor sharp pinnacles called tsingy. Below, the massif is pierced by caves and canyons. Between sheer cliffs, sunken tropical deciduous forests harbour rare wildlife. The reserve is known for its large concentrations of crowned, Sanford’s and sportive lemurs, as well as ringtailed mongoose, fosa, tenrecs and Madagascar striped civet. There is good birding and prolific reptile and invertebrate life. There are few trails in the reserve, vehicular access is limited to the dry season, and accommodation is in campsites.
Shimba Hills National Reserve
If you are searching for peace and tranquility, this is the reserve to offer the same. This reserve is an 'out-of-this-world' experience to see hundreds of zebra and impala grazing in the African bush and giraffes in a feast of grass and leaves.
Factfile - Shimba Hills National Reserve
Location: South of Mombassa, Kenia
Total area: 300 sq. kms.
Major attractions: Elephant, genet and civet cat, leopard
Best time to visit: November-February
Easily accessible from the coastal highway (Mombasa) is Shimba Hills National Reserve. It overlooks an emerald of glade of dense coastal rain forest with giant cycads. Wildlife at this reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Though you may have seen the pictures of roaring lions but to view them live at Masai Mara National Park was a spine chilling experience! You may actually see the animals from the closest point. We recommend you to visit this national reserve atleast once and enjoy the unspoiled wild beauty in Kenya.
Factfile - Masai Mara National Reserve
Total area: 1,812 sq. km (700 sq. miles)
Major attraction: Lions & wild animals
The Maasai Mara National Reserve was established in 1961 and was originally known as the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The inside area is developed along the guidelines of
Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Buffalo springs is a 131 sq kms located south of the Ewaso Ngiro River, which serves as its northern border with Samburu Nationa Reserve. The unusual Down palm, the only palm tree species whose trunk divides into two branches, grows to over 60 Feets in height in this arid park. Wildlife seen here is same as Samburu National park.
The Mokolodi Nature Reserve
Officially opened in 1994, the Mokolodi Nature Reserve is 14 kilometres south of Gaborone on the main road to Lobatse. Created by the Mokolodi Wildlife Foundation, a non-profit organisation aiming towards conservation and education, the 6 300 acre reserve is stocked with a various species of game indigenous to south-east Botswana. These include mountain reedbuck and antelope of various kinds, zebra, gemsbok, giraffe, brown hyena and warthog. Mokolodi is home to over a third of Botswana's white rhino population and is engaged in a breeding programme. The second prong of the Foundation's drive is catered to
