South Africa or East Africa for first safari?
The Decision in One Line
South Africa suits self-drivers; East Africa offers classic safari
What This Depends On
Key Assumptions
South Africa's Kruger allows self-drive safari, significantly reducing costs.
High confidenceThe Great Migration only occurs in East Africa (Tanzania and Kenya).
High confidenceSouth Africa offers malaria-free safari options in the Eastern Cape and some private reserves.
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Trade-offs to Understand
What you gain
What you accept
Evidence to Know
South Africa's Kruger allows self-drive safari, significantly reducing costs.
Well-established pattern
Safari planningThe Great Migration only occurs in East Africa (Tanzania and Kenya).
Well-established pattern
Safari planningSouth Africa offers malaria-free safari options in the Eastern Cape and some private reserves.
Well-established pattern
Safari planningSouth Africa: Self-drive option saves significant money
Trade-off considerationSouth Africa: No migration equivalent
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