African Safari Tours: Bowed and hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, but still resilient
By Sam Abuya
African Safari tours, undoubtedly, remains one of the worst-hit industries by the existing covid-19 pandemic. The effects of the pandemic on this sector can be felt from far and wide, especially as different governments make plans to and implement measures to curb the spread of this deadly coronavirus that has claimed many lives across the world and left others in deplorable conditions due to its adverse effects on the economy.
But one thing stands out about the African Safari tours and the entire tourism sector in Africa even amid the third wave of the pandemic which has proven to be more deadly – the industry is bowed, but certainly not out. Africa Safari tours cuts an image that has braved the biting effects of the pandemic to still have something for its lovers, from across the world.
The outbreak of the disease and its quick spread across the globe meant heightened uncertainty within the industry and travellers had to wait for reliable and up-to-date information before deciding on their destination and the African Safari tour to take. This, especially, touched on the international tourists.
Statistics by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) indicates that before corona struck, the tourism sector recorded impressive growth for ten consecutive years. But the corona pandemic reversed this trend of growth by a big percentage affecting even the African Safari Tours. Airlines were grounded, several hotels shut down, and strict travel or movement measures imposed reducing the number of tourists moving around.
But even with all that, the African Safari tours industry still has a lot to offer. Here are some beautiful and great places that you can still visit on your African Safari tour.
Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
The Victoria Falls, or Vic falls as they’re commonly known as, is certainly one of the best tourist attractions in Africa and a must visit when doing African Safari tours.
You will get a moment to marvel at the great water falls. From there, you can also connect to various game parks in the Southern parts of Africa or in your southern Africa Safari tours.
Maasai Mara, and the amazing Serengeti Migration
Your Africa Safari tour cannot be complete without a visit to the Maasai Mara and witnessing the great Wildebeest migration.
From these points, you can also visit the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara in Tanzania.
The Uganda’s Gorillas
Apart from the breathtaking sceneries, in the event that you want to have an encounter with Gorillas in your African Safari tours, then you need to visit Uganda. This is mostly done at the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
The Cape Grace
The Cape Grace is known for its amazing views of the Table Mountain.
The Benguerra Island
The Benguerra Island, in Mozambique, offers a perfect break from mainland African Safari tours.
It is said to have broken away from the mainland many years ago and is approximated to be around 11km in length.
