Africa is the number one destination for those who wish to encounter the wildlife in their natural habitats. All you will need to do is book your stay and Safari package and board the flight to this vast continent. You will surely come back with loads of memories that will last you for your lifetime.
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There are hundreds of species of birds and animals thriving in the forests of Africa but the primary attention seekers of travelers going to this continent on Safaris are the big 5. In this post, we shall talk more elaborately about these 5 animals and also about the best regions on countries of Africa where you are more likely to spot them.
Lion
Imagine meeting the herd of lions and lionesses at their natural homes, but from inside the safe enclosures. That is kind of impressive experience that will leave your humbled and delighted. However, witnessing a hunt is like winning a prize. That’s because you will mostly see them sleeping rather than hunting their prey. The king spends most of his time sleeping. You can see them active only at dawn and dusk.
This species of wildcat is the most social. They live in the prides of five or ten adult lions. You can find them in many national parks. Some of the most recommended places to improve your chances of spotting them are Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park bordering 3 countries, namely Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
GiraffeÂ
This tallest animal with distinctive markings on the skin needs no introduction, and spotting them in the wild is not difficult either. You must travel to Sub-Saharan region to spot giraffe and few of their subspecies. All of them comprise short horn-like bumps on their heads, blue tongues, and obviously long necks. Some of the sub-species like the Masai and Rothschild giraffe inhabit exclusive regions. The Masai can be spotted on safari to the Serengeti national park. Murchison Falls (located in Uganda) is the place to watch the Rothschilds.
African Elephants
When the herd of tuskers move in the wild, all other animals move away to make place for them. You will never forget these enormous beauties of nature once you see them in the wild. Africa is home to some of these largest Terrestrial animals. Many people find their size overwhelming and come especially to see them. They find themselves attracted to their tangible aura of wisdom. These gigantic animals exist in several sub-Saharan habitats, including Savanna and forest deserts. These gigantic creatures are peaceful. They can turn dangerous if provoked. The Chobe National Park (located in Botswana) and Hwange National Park (located in Zimbabwe) are the best places for elephant enthusiasts.
Leopards
The next one on the list of Big Five is the Leopards. The best places to see incredibly skilled and elusive hunters are the Sabi Sands Game Reserve of South Africa and Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. When compared to other animals, the Leopards ae probably the most difficult to spot. The predators stay away from humans, and don’t walk around freely near the safari vehicles. Also, they come out mostly in the nights to hunt for prey.
White Rhino
The next one is the magnificent white Rhino that is native to South Africa. They have a unique square and wide lower lip that sets them aprt from the black species. The Hluhluwe-Imfolozi and Kruger national parks the best place to see them. Many decades of poaching is one of the main reasons for their declining numbers, which is deeply concerning for the environmentalists.
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There are many other animals that you can get to see on your African Safari. Some of them are Hyenas, cheetahs, zebras, hippos, among many others.