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Giraffes are common throughout virtually all safari areas. This iconic species is a real favorite that most safari goers are very keen to see and will frequently encounter. In fact, giraffes often seem to be the first major animal sighted on a safari. While the International Union for Conservation of Nature still lists giraffe as one species, there are actually four species, each found in distinct regions of the continent and include Masai giraffe, northern giraffe, reticulated giraffe, and southern giraffe. Subspecies include Kordofan, Nubian, West African, Angolan, and South African. The Rothschild’s giraffe was formerly considered a unique subspecies, but is genetically identical to the Nubian giraffe based on genetic research by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation.
Giraffes enjoy grazing on acacia, mimosa, and wild apricot trees, and are found in landscapes where their preferred food sources are abundant. There are a few parks where giraffes have been extirpated (locally extinct) and have yet to be reintroduced, so if seeing giraffes is important to you, it’s best to mention that to your travel planner during the planning process.

Giraffe Itineraries

Quintessential Tanzania: River Crossing Season

-Top wildlife regions of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit
-Biologist informed planning to see the world famous Great Migration river crossings
-Private naturalist guide from The Wild Source (name and bio provided at booking)
-Private vehicle with unlimited mileage and fuel
-Learn from biologists at our Njozi Northern Serengeti Camp

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Quintessential Tanzania: Calving Season

-Top wildlife regions of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit
-Biologist informed planning to see Great Migration calving and herds in the thousands
-Private naturalist guide from The Wild Source (name and bio provided at booking)
-Private vehicle with unlimited mileage and fuel
-Learn from biologists at our Njozi Ndutu Camp

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Ultimate East Africa: River Crossing Season

-The best of The Wild Source private guiding in both Tanzania and Kenya
-Designed to cater to full-day, serious wildlife viewing, flexible meals in the bush, and avoiding crowds
-Wildlife biologists who have unmatched knowledge of the local animals
-Strategically planned for best chances of Great Migration river crossings
-Authentic tented camps with a classic safari feel

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Ultimate East Africa: Calving Season

-The best of The Wild Source private guiding in both Tanzania and Kenya
-Designed to cater to full-day, serious wildlife viewing, flexible meals in the bush, and avoiding crowds
-Wildlife biologists who have unmatched knowledge of the local animals
-Strategically planned for best chances of Great Migration calving and herds in the thousands
-Authentic tented camps with a classic safari feel

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Kenya Expedition with Top Private Guiding

-Private guiding with Kenya’s most legendary guides (Ping or Peter Kiyaa)
-Best of the world famous Mara Reserve plus additional exclusivity of a private conservancy
-Support local ownership – Enaidura is majority guide-owned and operated, Mara Siana is 50% Masai owned and 50% female owned
-Full days on safari with ultimately flexibility of a private vehicle
-Diversity of activities – game drives, night drives, off-roading, walking safaris, Maasai culture

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South African Splendor: Cape Town and Sabi Sands Safari

-A diverse itinerary in regions and activities, but with the simple logistics of traveling to one country – great for first-time safarigoers
-The best of a Big Five safari experience in the Sabi Sand private reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park
-Safari in the private reserve means fewer vehicles and camps, and no day trippers or public campsites like Kruger
-Delicious wine, stunning scenery and outstanding culinary delights in the charming Cape Winelands
-See Africa’s cosmopolitan side and breathtaking coastline in modern Cape Town

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Botswana Desert and Delta Safari

-Top wildlife viewing regions of Botswana at 40-50% discount off peak season
-Focused on private concessions where there are very few vehicles traversing extremely large areas
-Expert guide AND a tracker per vehicle to increase chances for wildlife sightings, especially predators
-Green season magic – well-fed and watered animals, lots of baby herbivores, dramatic lighting for photography
-Avoid the higher crowds and inaccessible prices of peak season

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Kenya Family Safari

-Family-oriented with private guides, family tents, and a private bush house with a pool
-Special kids’ activities, including bush tracking, local school visit, Maasai cultural learning
-Explore the best regions of the Mara for charismatic big cat sightings
-Visit the unique Laikipia region, inspiration for the animators of “The Lion King”
-Diverse activities to beat boredom! (day and night game drives, guided walks, horse riding, camel treks, sleep outs, Samburu cultural visits, mountain biking)

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Tanzania Elevated

-The quintessential “bush and beach” combination – perfect for honeymooners
-Luxurious safari camps offering the best locations with peak service
-Private naturalist guide from The Wild Source and private vehicle throughout safari
-Classic game driving plus crater hikes, cultural visits and beach adventures
-Snorkeling, kayaking, spa treatments and more on stunning Pemba Island

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Kenya Elevated

-An off-season luxury safari at a 40% discount compared to peak season
-Secret February wildlife – resident Loita herd of 200,000 wildebeest in the Mara calve in mid-February, big cat viewing is typically excellent
-Crowds much smaller than the high season
-Stay at exquisite luxury camps, including the most famous in Kenya, Mara Plains
-Pair the Mara with the stunning, unique scenery of Northern Kenya and the Chyula Hills

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Botswana Elevated

-Exquisite luxury camps offering supreme service
-Combines the best two regions of Botswana for diverse wildlife viewing: the Okavango Delta and Selinda Reserve
-Private concession areas only, limited to a small number of guests traversing extremely large areas
-Off-road game driving with incredibly close viewing of predators
-Variety of activities including walking, night drives, boating, mokoro canoeing and off-roading

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Ultimate Uganda

-The best that Uganda has to offer for wildlife aficionados in under 2 weeks
-Ample time on foot with our primate relatives, with both chimp and gorilla trekking
-Boating safaris – ply the waters of the famous Nile River and the Kazinga Channel, watching for elephant and crocodile on the shores, and hundreds of bird species
-Track lions on the plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park and game drive in a private concession area of the park, staying along the water
-Witness vibrant community and local life as you drive through large swaths of the Ugandan countryside

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Zambia Walking and Waterways Safari

-A vintage safari experience staying in remote, intimate bushcamps, with excellent guiding and lots of adventure including river-based activities
-Explore on foot in the South Luangwa,the birthplace of walking safaris, where animals are habituated to humans on foot
-True night drives, staying out for long periods of time rather than just a quick sundown drive on the way back to camp for dinner.
-Exceptional guiding by local Zambian guides
-Wildlife ranges from the iconic safari species (lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe, hippo, zebra and more) to rarer species such as the African wild dog.

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Classic Zimbabwe: Hwange and Mana Pools with Victoria Falls

-Adventurous itinerary that features the thrilling walking safaris and ‘big games approaches’ Zimbabwe is known for
-Excellent value year-round with an affordable safari experience at classic bush camps
-Zimbabwe is known for its incredibly high standard of guiding, with some of the most respected professional guides in Africa originating here
-Outstanding wildlife viewing in Hwange and Mana Pools, especially elephants, and 8 large carnivore species
-Visit the mighty and majestic Victoria Falls

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Tanzania’s Wild Frontier

-Tanzania without the crowds – experience seclusion in the Southern parks
-World class chimpanzee trekking in the Mahale Mountains
-Diverse activities with night drives, walking safaris, boat trips, swimming in Lake Tanganyika, forest walks, village visits
-Utterly off the beaten track at boat-in only Greystoke Mahale
-A melting pot of unique animal and plant species not found elsewhere in East Africa

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Best Places to See Giraffes on Safari

A journey of giraffe in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
Giraffe on Safari in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
The Serengeti-Mara ecosystem has large numbers of Masai giraffe, and it is common to encounter gatherings of more than 30. Kenya’s Laikipia region north of the Masai Mara is a great place to see the reticulated giraffe. Zambia’s South Luangwa Valley has an isolated population of Masai giraffe, which were formerly known as Thornicroft’s giraffe, but research is inconclusive as to whether they are a distinct subspecies. Botswana’s Okavango Delta is another great location for giraffe.

Other Areas of Note

Chad
The Kordofan giraffe subspecies is found in the historically-unstable range from southern Chad, Central African Republic of Congo, northern Cameroon, northern Democratic Republic of Congo, to western South Sudan. It is estimated that only 2,000 of the subspecies remain, a decline of more than 80% over the last 30 years. It is estimated that 60% of these giraffe find refuge in Zakouma National Park in Chad where the first conservation research project is underway through the collective work of African Parks and the Giraffe Conservation Fund.
Uganda
The Nubian giraffe subspecies is found in western Ethiopia, eastern South Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda with the largest populations in Kenya and Uganda, including the formerly recognized Rothschild’s giraffe. With a decline rate of 95% over the last 30 years, the subspecies is listed as critically endangered. They are best encountered in the wild from Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda.

Something Extra

The Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya is a convenient location to visit Nubian (aka Rothschild’s) giraffe. The center was established to educate Kenyan youth about their unique wildlife, and all visitors have the chance for a close encounter with the giraffes. These are the same individuals who visit the Giraffe Manor, which is also on the grounds, but exclusive to overnight guests.

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