Popular travel publisher Conde Nast Traveller has recently released the catalogue of ’18 Visa-free Safari Destinations to book around the World’ in its latest April edition of the magazine. Among those 18 places, 10 were considered from Africa.
The list was put together after deep research by lifestyle writer Ria Gupta. The writer considers Safari trip the best one to discover the wildlife, at the mentioned visa-free places.
The Lifestyle journalist listed eighteen countries, ten of which were in Africa. This means that travellers have a great opportunity and variety of choices to explore the grasslands of Africa and the ochre dunes of the Middle East without bothering anybody and applying for a visa beforehand or, more clearly, simply seeking one on arrival.
The places and countries that offer visa-free travelling have ample natural beauty and biodiversity, with everything from elusive wildlife to picturesque landscapes.
Coming back to the visa-free destinations from Africa are Madagascar, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Seychelles and Mauritania.
The other eight foreign countries mentioned were Bolivia from South America, from Asia there were Laos, Indonesia, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, from the Middle East the list included Oman and Qatar and it also considered Fiji.
First and foremost, for Madagascar the visa will be received on arrival, and the travelers can fly there via Nairobi to Antananarivo. Here the travellers can spot rare species which are found nowhere else on the planet.
Madagascar is world’s fourth largest island that everything from beaches, biodiversity to highlands and the botanical wonderland of Ifotaka town.
The next places that offer free visas for wildlife safari destinations is Rwanda. It is considered as the best safari destination with an easy visa access on arrival. The place is famous for Gorilla Trekking and is a great place to spot the big cats.
Here the wanderers can enjoy the stunning landscapes dotted with tea plantations as well as craters. People can reach here by flying from Nairobi to Kigali.
Another country for wildlife safari that can be explored on free visa is Tanzania, to reach there, people can fly directly to Dar Es Salaam.
Upon receiving a visa on arrival, people can explore the popular northern safari circuit of Tanzania that must not be missed.
The safari mainly includes the Serengeti and is the hotspot for the migrators who cross the wildlife corridor. Tanzania is a home to marvelous crater lakes and volcanic peaks Mt Kilimanjaro.
Wanna experience the natural habitat visit Zimbabwe by taking safari train to Hwange National Park and strike the iconic Victoria Falls off your bucket list and safari through the road less traveled into the Eastern Highlands and the Southern Lowveld. The Rhodesian country can be reached via Hamad International, Lusaka to Harare.
Discover the diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of Kenya. Witness the great and inspiring migration of the wildebeest in Masai Mara and encounter the iconic Big Five in Amboseli National Park. Fly there directly to Nairobi and unwind on the pristine shores of Mombasa.
When it’s about Nigeria, it clearly indicates the wildlife biodiverse haven. At Yankari National Park, explore the home of largest elephant population and the endangered West African Lion.
Don’t miss to watch the buffalo, hippopotamus and variety of monkey species. Enjoy the adventurous activities such as swimming in warm spring water, expeditions in cave and visiting the park museum that showcase the historical artefacts. Fly there via Addis Ababa to Lagos.
Sierra Leone is another African place that is considered as visa-free wildlife safari destination. Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is the greatest attraction for the tourists here. Spend a day at the Lumley Beach or hop across Tiwai Island to the Gola Rainforest National Park to witness the diverse and thriving wildlife. Arrive there by flying via Nairobi, Accra to Freetown.
There are nations which also offers free visa for Marine Safari destination. Fly to Mozambique via Addis Ababa, Lusaka to Harare.
There enjoy the ocean safaris in the UNESCO to protect waters of the country, teeming with dugongs, giant sharks, manta rays and whales.
Seychelles also a place for marine safari destination, which is a breathtaking archipelago that offers reef safaris at the Sainte Anne Marine National Park.
Travellers can dive into the vibrant coral reefs, lounge on the beaches or trek through lush rainforests for a rejuvenating getaway. To experience this all arrive directly to Victoria.
Desert Safari Destinations also offer free visas such as Mauritania, fly there via Dubai, Algiers to Nouakchott. After receiving the visa on arrival, take the desert safari across the Mauritanian Sahara for a taste of the nomadic life, ancient ruins and colorful cityscapes.