African Travel's Top 10 Picks For Big Cat Viewing

In the light of these films, more travelers than ever are clamoring to find out where to see these majestic animals. The experienced safari consultants at African Travel, the premier “custom safari” specialist, have suggested the top areas you can go in Africa to view these Big Cats, including lions, leopards and cheetahs.

Cape Town's Cheetah Outreach (Cheetahs)
Kafue National Park in the Busanga Plains, Zambia (Lions)
Londolozi (pictured above), South Africa (Leopards)
Linyanti, Botswana (Lions)
Luangwa, Zambia (Leopards)
Manyara, Tanzania (Tree Climbing Lions)
Manyara, Tanzania (Leopards)
Masai Mara, Kenya (Cheetahs)
Masai Mara, Kenya (Lions)
Namibia, (Cheetahs)

There are many choices and safaris that include all of the above top picks for Big Cat viewing. One standout is Kafue National Park and the Busanga Plains. 'Big cat sightings are a sure bet in Zambia," says Jim Holden, President of African Travel, Inc. "The interior parks in Zambia such as Kafue are often referred to as the 'gems of Africa' and are teeming with wildlife, especially big cats," says Holden.

Kafue's Rivers & Plains Seasonal Land Package

8 days/7 nights. You will experience a genuine luxury-serviced camping safari that recreates a wildlife adventure reminiscent of the times of the great African explorers. Flying from Lusaka, the adventure moves from one end of the Kafue National Park to the other. Each campsite has been specifically outfitted to ensure that traditional feel, while bringing you even closer to nature. Itinerary includes 3 nights Central Kafue, 2 nights Northwestern Kafue and 2 nights the Busanga Plains. June through August Only. Package priced from $3,885 per person land only, based on double occupancy.*

With over 34 years experience as a luxury travel operator, African Travel, Inc. knows all the options to ensure a wonderful experience in Africa. They specialize in custom wildlife tours and adventures to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia including Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania including Zanzibar, Rwanda and Uganda including gorilla trekking, Mozambique, Seychelles, Mauritius, Egypt and Dubai.

African Travel, Inc. was recently nominated by Travel Weekly in their 2010 Readers' Choice Awards and as a Top Tour Operator and Safari Outfitter in Travel+Leisure's World's Best Awards. African Travel, Inc. is part of The Travel Corporation, which also includes Trafalgar, Contiki, Brendan Vacations, Insight Vacations, Red Carnation Hotel Collection, and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection.

For more information and reservations, contact your local Travel Agent or call African Travel at (800) 421-8907 or visit www.africantravelinc.com.

Terms and Conditions

*Valid for travel: June 1, 2011 – August 31, 2011 only due to seasonality of region. Subject to availability. Prices based on double occupancy and are subject to change. Single supplement is $525. The above price includes internal airfare which is subject to additional taxes/fees. CST 2071444-20