Botswana is the best place for an African safari. This was the conclusion of a detailed study incorporating more than 3,100 reviews submitted by experts and safari-goers alike. This is the fourth time Botswana has won, consolidating its prized number-one position among African safari countries.
SafariBookings.com, the largest online marketplace for African safari tours, undertook a comprehensive annual survey of over 3,100 reviews, completed by both safari-goers and African travel experts. The outcome reaffirmed Botswana’s reputation as Africa’s top safari destination, highlighting its unmatched combination of natural beauty, wildlife, and sustainability.
Botswana does safari travel very well indeed. Much of the country is genuine wilderness. It incorporates the Okavango Delta, a massive watery wonderland packed with wildlife and adventure, and the Kalahari Desert, where black-maned lions rule over enormous sand plains. And at a time when the effects of mass tourism are a hot-button issue for safari destinations, Botswana’s sustainable low-density, low-impact model for safari tourism is unique among African safari countries. As a result, safaris in Botswana tend to be more enjoyable, and high conservation standards are always at the heart of the country’s popularity among those going on safari. Whether you are driving out into the wilderness or flying into a luxury camp, it all adds up to Botswana being the best place for safari travel.
In second place, close behind Botswana, was Tanzania, followed by Kenya in third spot.
For the full analysis, including the ratings of the other safari countries, please visit https://www.safaribookings.com/blog/best-african-safari-country.
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The reviews used in the analysis consisted of 1,763 user reviews gathered by SafariBookings.com between January 1, 2024 and April 9, 2025 and 1,342 reviews written by 26 reputable guidebook authors who work for a variety of publishers including Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, Frommer’s, Bradt Guides and Footprint.
