Top 5 Eco-Tourism Destinations to visit in Africa 

If you’re thinking of visiting some interesting jungles in Africa, inorder to experience the rich natural environments of the continent and to also enjoy a satisfying adventure. These are the top ecotourism sites to visit in Africa.

1.Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

This park located in Tanzania, consists of two world heritage sites and a biosphere reserve. Interestingly it is one of the oldest ecosystems on earth  where more than a million wild beasts and 200,000 zebras migrate each year.
2.Masai Mara Wildlife Reserve, Kenya.

Although this  Reserve is part of the larger Serengeti park system, it is however located just over the border in Kenya. The Masai Mara is Kenya’s largest game reserve and is best known for its lions, black rhinos, cheetahs, and hippopotamu.

3.Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Uganda.

A Gorilla Trek is one of the most interesting tour excursions to embark on while in Uganda.  Mountain gorillas are the major reason why many tourists visit Uganda. Although tracking mountain gorillas can be conducted all year round in this country due to the somewhat damp seasons experienced by the national parks in which these gorillas stay, the majority of tourists prefer visiting from June to September as well as from December up to February.You can visit Bwindi at any time of the year, the low season calls for cheaper gorilla permit price.

4.Kruger National Park, South Africa

This area is roughly equal to the size of Wales, Kruger is home to all of the Big Five 

 and more mammals than any other national park in South Africa.

5.Osun Osogbo Grove, Nigeria
This 75 hectares Grove is a natural herbal pharmacy containing over 400 species of plants, of which more than 200 species are known for their medicinal uses. It also has a lot of wild monkeys and antelopes that move freely in the zone. Despite the proximity of the forest to human habitation, the grove is still a well preserved natural ecosystem.  The Osogbo Grove is a UNESCO world heritage site and it is the location where an annual cultural festival holds in August, every year.

Author: nigeriatravelblog

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