Nothing else breathes the spirit of Africa more than our unique wildlife. Thanks to great foresight in earlier years, large areas of wilderness were set aside to be conserved for those who came before us. Today we have the opportunity to enter these reserves and parks to go on safari and observe life in Mother Nature’s most raw and powerful form.
The Serengeti National Park is the most photographed and filmed game reserves in Africa. With an incredibly dense population of wildlife and never-ending rolling plains, the Serengeti offers an authentic and idyllic wilderness safari. This is the Africa many of us dream of: an abundance of wildlife, beauty, tranquillity and endless clear, summer days. The Serengeti National Park is located in Tanzania and is over 14 763 square kilometres in size. The park can be … > View More
The Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in South Africa and attracts over half a million tourists every year. Experience the thrill of being on safari, observing the big five as well as zebras, giraffe and rhinos and be inspired by an authentically African atmosphere. Kick back and relax while exploring the park with Nomad Tours; you’ll have the time of your life and a Kruger experience you couldn’t have imagined possible. The … > View More
Nomad Tours specializes in gorilla tours, taking our guests to the beautiful mountains of Uganda or Rwanda to see these majestic giants in their natural habitats. These creatures are extremely endangered – there are approximately only 600 left worldwide – and they are incredibly difficult to get to; making seeing the mountain gorillas a real once in a lifetime opportunity. Observing these endangered animals in their natural environment is humbling and extremely rewarding as they’ll … > View More
Ngorongoro crater tours are essential part of any visit to Africa. This UNESCO world heritage site holds a wealth of fascinating areas of interest for historians and the general public. Some of the oldest hominid remains have been found near the crater as well as artefacts dating back to early human evolution. The animal life is abundant and the craters amazing historical footprint extends into the animal kingdom too with fossilised remains having previously been … > View More
The beautiful Lake Nakuru can be found in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya. It is protected by the Lake Nakuru National Park and is one of the main centres of attraction in Kenya. While visiting the lake, you’ll have the rare opportunity to see hundreds of pink flamingos that famously line its shore, as well as other wildlife which make themselves at home in the area, including warthogs, baboons and black and white rhinos. > View More
Hwange National Park, the largest park in Zimbabwe, is one of Africa’s finest havens for wildlife and is home to Africa’s Big 5 large concentrations of zebra and giraffe. Elephant make up the largest proportion of the biomass, and are so prolific that culling has been periodically considered. It is also home to many predators and endangered species – lion are sighted frequently, while leopard and rhino are seen less often. It is also the … > View More
Etosha Pan National Park is a large endorheic salt pan which forms part of the Kalahari basin. It is a 120 km long dry lake bed, which is protected by the Etosha National Park home to some of the most phenomenal game viewing in the world. One of the elements that make the Etosha National park tours so memorable is that the camps sites within the park are built on the edge of water holes, … > View More
The plains of South Africa are renowned for their wildlife, with the Big 5 being the most popular. While many game parks offer fantastic opportunities to see these creatures in their natural state, few of them offer sightings as great as The Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park. Together these two intertwined reserves span over 96, 000 hectares and wildlife can be found on every part of this land. While Umfolozi is renowned for its vast wild bird population, … > View More
Travelling to the wondrous Swaziland is an absolute treat; its rural beauty is indescribable, it promises many wonderful sights and there is much to learn about the Swazi culture. A trip to Swaziland is never complete without a visit to their very first proclaimed conservation area, the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. The Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary was founded by Ted and Liz Reilly who turned their 450 hectare family farm into a sanctuary after witnessing the disappearance … > View More
Khama Rhino Sanctuary in Botswana serves as a breeding ground and conservation area for 34 white rhinos and two black rhinos. Apart from these beautiful mammals, the garea is home to over 230 different bird species as well as other popular animals such as zebras, blue wildebees, springbok, gemsbok, kudu, leopard and ostrich. Experience the splendour of this bio-diversity hub during a day visit where you can enjoy a picnic with the family or visit … > View More
Hell’s Gate National Park lies to the south of Lake Naivasha, and is mainly comprised of a savannah ecosystem which harbors a wide variety of wildlife. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux’s Eagles, Augur Buzzards, and swifts. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, and baboons are also common. The park is also home to klipspringer antelope and Chanler’s mountain reedbuck … > View More
Dugongs, sometimes known as Sea Cows, are similar to manatees and closely related to elephants. They are mammals, and vegetarian, grazing on underwater grasses in the day and at night. They can stay under water for as long as 6 minutes. Dugongs are found in the Western Indian Ocean with a relatively marginal occurrence on the east coast of Southern Africa. The Bazaruto Archipelago and Mozambique coast is one of the most important African … > View More
The wonderful Hlane Royal National Park is situated in the eastern Swaziland where the African sun shines hot and all the eye can see is vast bushveld. The area is held in trust for the Nation by His Majesty King Mswati III and this is where Africa can be experienced for what it really is. Hlane Royal National Park is the largest protected area in Swaziland where you will find the largest herds of African … > View More
The Amboseli National Park is among the most popular of all Kenyan safaris and is 392 square kilometres. It can be found at the core of an 8000 square kilometre ecosystem that reaches over the Kenya and Tanzania border. Here, guests can observe an abundance of African wildlife, including the big five and over 400 bird species; offering truly authentic Kenyan safaris and the opportunity to soak up the African atmosphere. The Amboseli National Park … > View More
The Addo Elephant Park is situated about an hour outside of the city of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape and is recognised as one of South Africa’s most popular national parks and game reserves. It is sanctuary to over 550 elephants in just 120 000 hectares. It is also the third largest national park in South Africa and is the only one to incorporate a marine area into its conservation strategy. The Addo Elephant … > View More
The Namib-Naukluft National Park is bigger than Switzerland at 49,768 square km, making it the largest game park in Africa. Being in Namibia this national park is predominantly made up of fiery desert and burnt orange dunes and hills formed by the push and pull of the wind. Unlike most wild African parks that are filled with typical wild and untamed animals, the Namib-Naukluft National Park is filled with animals of a different kind. Snakes, … > View More
St Lucia Wetland Park (iSimangaliso Wetland Park) is located approximately 275 km north of Durban, along the east coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal. The beautiful area is known for its phenomenal diversity and boasts of being South Africa’s third largest protected area, covering an impressive distance of 280 km of coastline. The region incorporates the St Lucia and Maputaland Marine Reserves, Lake St Lucia, the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve and Coastal Forest reserve. St Lucia Wetland … > View More
South Luangwa National Park situated in the Luangwa river valley in Zambia, it is the most southern national park in the region and the most popular destination for visitors to the region. South Luangwa National Park provides unparalleled game viewing as it is a wildlife haven, supporting herds of buffalo, giraffe and the elusive leopard. The river that gives the valley its’ name and which runs through the park is a habitat for both hippopotamuses … > View More
The Chobe National Park is situated in the north west of Botswana and is undoubtedly the country’s most beautiful and popular nature and game reserve. It has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, making it an ideal location for African safaris and its the third largest park in Botswana, after the Central Kalahari game Reserve and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The Chobe National Park can be divided up into four sections, making … > View More
