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THE BEST NATIONAL PARKS IN AFRICA FOR TOURISM
1.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Located in Northern
Tanzania, Serengeti is one of the best national parks in Africa.
With untouched golden landscapes, ample wildlife, great wildebeest migration,
and more, Serengeti
National Park in Africa is how you
imagine it.
World Heritage Site where your eyes can meet every kind of wildlife that the
Serengeti National Park preserves and protect. This Tanzanian national
park covers 15000 km² of endless plains dotted with thorn trees.
wildebeest migration, where six million of these animals partake in this 40 km
long run. In addition to this majestic aspect of nature, this national park
also maintains the natural balance of predator and prey.
2.
Okavango Delta, Botswana
This delta in
north-west Botswana is one of the very few major interior delta systems that do
not flow into a sea or ocean, with a wetland system that is almost intact. The
delta is affected by seasonal flooding with flood water from Angola reaching
the Delta between March and June, peaking in July. This peak coincides with
Botswana’s dry season resulting in great migrations of game from the dry hinterland.
A UNESCO’s World Heritage Site since 2014, the delta is an oasis in an
otherwise dry environment the Okavango Delta. Protected by the Moremi Game
Reserve on its eastern edge, the delta is known for its superb wildlife
sightings and also houses some of Africa’s most exclusive
safari lodges.
3. Etosha National Park, Namibia
pioneer wildlife venue – Etosha National Park, is among the best
national parks in Africa for spotting vast and varied animals. It is home
to unique and unusual wild animals, including the big five and the tallest
elephants on the continent. In this national park, travellers can go camping,
embark on multiple extended safaris, and spot animals in their natural
habitats.
animals. Etosha National Park has a distinct range of landscapes,
including savannah, grasslands, dry lake beds, dolomite hills, and more.
4. Kruger National Park, South Africa
Established
in 1898, Kruger is one of the largest national parks in Africa.
It boasts the African big five, which includes rhinos, lions, elephants,
leopards, and buffalos. Kruger National Park is popular among tourists as well
as locals. For travellers, the park has luxury safari lodges, self-driving
excursions, walking tours, and camping. Visitors can also explore unique archaeological
and historical sites within the park beside the wildlife spotting. Kruger
National Park is one of the most equipped African parks where the
webcams show live animal activities.
5. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Situated
in south-west Kenya, Maasai Mara (Masai Mara) is possibly the continent’s most
popular safari destination. It’s not a National Park, but rather a National
Reserve belonging to the Maasai people and administered by the local county
councils. Together with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, it forms
Africa’s most diverse, incredible and most spectacular eco-systems, hosting
over 95 species of mammals and over 570 recorded species of birds. The reserve
is especially famous for the high amount of predators, such as lions and
cheetah, and the 1.5 million wildebeest which migrate through the Mara and
cross the crocodile infested Mara river (from July to October).
IMPORTANCE OF WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION
1.
Release
suffering
Animal conservation can be important to relieve
suffering for animals because they are kept captive. Examples of this is
the use of elephants in South East Asia for tourism.
Likewise, the use of orangutans in Indonesia for boxing shows. In
addition to the suffering cause to the animals, these activities create sharp
population decline for the species.
2.
Maintain
Balance in the Ecosystem
On Earth, all living beings are interconnected to
each other. Whether a lion or a human, every organism plays a significant role
in the ecosystem. Wildlife conservation aims to maintain this interconnected
ecosystem between different species.
3.
Medicinal
Significance
Although plants are the primary source of
medications, some animals also play an essential role in the production of
medicines. Cobra venom, for instance, is a vital ingredient in leprosy
medications, and lobsters are used as anti-fungal treatments.
Taking
care of wildlife also entails taking care of their natural habitats,
such as trees and vegetation, which is critical for medicinal research and the
long-term viability of pharmaceutical industries.
4.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is one important issue. Reduction in
numbers of one animal interrupts the eco system and the natural food chain, and
leads to the threat of other species.
