A Pack of Destinations For Wild Dog Safaris in Africa (2024)

Botswana is renowned for its exceptional wildlife and vast wilderness, making it an excellent destination for observing wild dogs in their natural habitat.

Lucky for you, we have three options in Botswana where you will have a good chance of viewing these beautiful doggies. These would be the Okavango Delta, Linyanti and the Central Kalahari. The Delta and Kalahari are well known, but you may not know about Linyanti… Located to the west of Chobe National Park, it is a hidden gem known for its pristine wilderness and incredible predator sightings. Basically, it is Chobe National Park, but without the crowds.

Here are some popular wild dog safari options in Botswana. These are most suited to couples, families and groups of friends:

Zimbabwe and Zambia are both uncommon countries in southern Africa that offer improbable opportunities to witness African wild dogs in their natural habitats.

Right off the bat, you would think of Hwange National Park as well as Mana Pools National Park, both found in beautiful Zimbabwe. Both destinations boast a substantial population of African wild dogs, providing excellent opportunities for sightings. Zambia is sadly not known for its wild dog sightings, although there are sporadic sightings in South Luangwa National Park where there re a few packs running around the park’s expansive plains.

Below are our best wild dog 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!