Epic Destinations For Elephant Safaris in Africa (2024)

Northern Botswana is one of the finest places to see elephants in Africa.

There are numerous national parks and reserves across the African continent with their fair share of elephants. 

The destination on everyone’s mind for elephant sightings is Linyanti or Savuti Marsh. This wildlife paradise includes the Chobe National Park and Namibia’s Caprivi Strip. Its population of elephants is particularly impressive, exceeding over 45,000 and making it one of the largest elephant populations in Africa!

During the dry season (annual flood of the delta) from April to August, The Okavango Delta offers people some of the best elephant viewings you could ever experience! It is why documentary crews go there year after year. It can be overwhelming seeing these animals so happy in a water wonderland like The Okavango!

Below are our best elephant safaris in Botswana. All can be tailored to your needs, whether it be for couples, families or groups of mates.

As far as Zambia goes, South Luangwa Park is home to the bulk of Zambia’s elephants supporting over 14,000 elephants. You are likely to see large elephant herds roaming free on safari here. Along the Zambezi River, close to Victoria Falls is also a great place to spot elephants as well in this small, but very beautiful country.

However, the winner in this regard has to go to Zimbabwe. Just within Hwange National Park in the dry season (May-October), there can be as many as 50-60,000 elephants! We have experienced sundowners where elephants outnumber any other animal or bird on the landscape at that moment. In addition, watching elephants stand up in front of trees to reach fruit and leaves in the postcard that is Mana Pools National Park is a sight to behold.

Below are our best elephant safaris in Zimbabwe and Zambia. All can be built around your needs and in fact, we prefer it that way because it means you get your very own safari to brag about!