Top Destinations for African Safaris

Big game hunting safaris have been replaced with safaris that give travelers a chance to “shoot” animals with their cameras.// © 2014 Thinkstock

Guided safaris in a mobile 4X4 vehicle are one of many safari options available to travelers. // © 2014 Thinkstock

Chobe National Park in Botswana is best known for the abundance of elephants than live there — more than 100,000 by most estimates. // © 2014 Thinkstock

The elusive cheetah can be seen on safari in many national parks in southern and eastern Africa. // © 2014 Thinkstock