African Safari FAQ

Which animals would you like to see

Your second question should be which animals do I want to see, or go looking for on your safari. As you probably already know certain animals occur only in certain areas. Some prefer drier desert climate while others need more permanent water. The various African countries have a huge variety of different animals however some do overlap.

The naming of "the big five" originates from the main original reason for safaris, hunting. Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo were considered the five most difficult and dangerous animals to hunt. Today they are on the top of the list for most visitors to South- and Eastern Africa's Nature reserves.

Don't forget the magnitude of lesser known, but fascinating fauna and flora to visit on Safari. Ocean safaris to see Great White sharks (South Africa has this exclusively), whales, dolphins and many other sea creatures are also very popular! Birding safaris are also undertaken throughout the region. If you have certain animals in mind that you would like to see, we suggest you find out in which reserves and countries these animals are most commonly found and plan your safari accordingly.