10 Rivers Around The World That Offer Epic Wildlife Safaris

Amazon River – BrazilNavigating the Amazon conducts you through lush rainforest brimming with jaguars, giant otters, capybaras, harpy eagles and over 600 bird species, offering unparalleled biodiversity in a boat safari setting.Chobe River – Botswana / NamibiaThis river flowing through Chobe National Park draws vast herds of elephants, hippos and crocodiles. Boat cruises deliver jaw-dropping wildlife views, especially of elephants bathing beside the water.Zambezi River – Zambia / ZimbabweOffering dramatic views near Victoria Falls, the Zambezi’s water safaris reward travellers with sightings of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds via canoe and motorboat excursions.Ganges River – IndiaThe Ganges flows through the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary, where visitors can spot endangered Ganges river dolphins alongside diverse fish and birdlife during river safaris.Mekong River – Southeast AsiaFlowing through multiple countries, the Mekong offers wildlife viewers the chance to see rare freshwater dolphins, water buffalo and diverse bird species near Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake.Grumeti River – TanzaniaWithin the Serengeti’s western corridor, the Grumeti River stage is famed for dramatic wildebeest crossings among crocodile-infested waters as part of the Great Migration spectacle.Luangwa River – ZambiaWinding through South and North Luangwa National Parks, this river supports very high hippo populations and guarantees sightings of crocodiles, birds, and grazing game in the dry season.Kazinga Channel – UgandaConnecting Lake Edward and Lake George, Kazinga Channel is home to large concentrations of hippos, buffalo, elephants, crocodiles, and rich birdlife in boat safari environment.Rufiji River – TanzaniaLocated within Nyerere National Park, the Rufiji’s lush waterways support hippos, crocodiles, elephants and bird species, offering secluded, water-based safaris far from Masai Mara’s bustle.Ulanga River – TanzaniaThe fertile Ulanga Valley fosters diverse wildlife, including buffalo, elephants, hippos, lions and endemic species like the Udzungwa red colobus and Ulanga weaver bird.10 Unmissable Whale-Watching Destinations Around The World For Nature LoversRead More