Our favourite African National Parks

National Parks are considered some of the most diverse and beautiful areas within Africa. Protected for the ecological status and diversity, these parks contribute hugely to the local and national economies and perception of the countries that they reside in.

In an ever-increasingly busy modern world, at times it is hard to find the solitude and peacefulness that can be found within these National Parks and below we have a look at five of the best.

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Sitting alongside Africa’s oldest National Park, Virunga, Volcanoes National Park is one of the best destinations to view the mountain gorilla.

An experience like no other, trekking to find the gorillas of Volcanoes is undoubtedly one of the most humbling experiences one can have. Although permits are not cheap, Rwanda prides itself on lavish accommodation and exceptional service, none more so then Singita’s Kwitonda Lodge. Couple this is an almost guaranteed…