Enjoying a game drive in Africa to take in a variety of safari animals must be hands down one of the most thrilling natural attractions in the world. Sub-saharan Africa – and Southern and East Africa in particular – provides an infinite opportunity for incredible wildlife sightings, with a very broad cast of characters.
Where do safaris usually take place?
Works at Aardvark Safaris. Where do safaris usually take place. Safari traditionally meant ‘journey’ in the language Swahili, but has come to mean a wildlife holiday typically in sub-Saharan Africa, which includes the countries from Kenya in the East African region as far south as South Africa.
Of course, the vast majority of safaris take place without incident and tourists return home safe and happy. But the following dangerous safari encounters, although incredibly rare, are a good reminder that wild animals are just that—wild—and can behave unpredictably.
What is the most beautiful animal to see on safari?
Kruger National Park, South Africa If we were to pick the most beautiful safari animal in Africa it would be the leopard. They are cunning hunters who stalk their prey and have the ability to take down African animals many times their size. They’re the toughest of the Big Five to spot and when you do you’re in for a real treat.
Leopards are solitary African safari animals and you’ll hardly ever spot two together unless they’re mating or with young cubs. Our most notable leopard experiences happened on two separate occasions, and neither one did we see the stealthy hunter.
Is Africa the best place to go on a safari?
If you love animals – and seeing animals in their natural habitat – Africa is undoubtedly one of the best places to go. Home to over 1,100 different species of mammals and over 2,600 species of birds, just seeing 1/10th of these African animals would make for an amazing Safari experience.
South Africa’s top Big Five destination is the Kruger National Park, which extends over almost 20,000 km² to form one of Africa’s largest and most iconic safari destinations. Kruger is home around 40,000 buffalo, 13,000 elephant, 1,600 lion, 2,000 leopard, 7,000 white rhino and 400 black rhino.
It is also the African country best suited to self-drive safaris. South Africa ’s top Big Five destination is the Kruger National Park, which extends over almost 20,000 km² to form one of Africa’s largest and most iconic safari destinations.
What is a safari holiday?
Safari traditionally meant ‘journey’ in the language Swahili, but has come to mean a wildlife holiday typically in sub-Saharan Africa, which includes the countries from Kenya in the East African region as far south as South Africa.