Explore the Big 5 with Private Guides Africa
Planning a Safari to Africa then the Big 5 quickly comes to mind, these incredible and magnificent animals are unique and splendid in their own way. The Big 5. Comprised of the lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino, the Big 5 are the most recognised symbols of Africa. Take a look at the countries that the Big 5 call home.
Big 5 Safari Destinations
Kenya
There is a number of national Parks in East Africa, Kenya which includes Maasai Mara and the Amboseli National Park and Tsavo National Parks. These National Parks plays host to the Big 5. If you visit the right time you can also experience the Great Migration.
Tanzania
Tanzania is amongst the top Big 5 destinations in Africa. If you are planning a visit then you will definitely experience the big 5. The Greater Serengeti Ecosystem and its neighbours offer some of the best Big 5 safari opportunities in the country which is the volcanic grasslands and the Serengeti. To the south is the Ngorongoro Crater which plays host to a number of breathtaking wildlife.
South Africa
South Africas Kruger National Park and Madikwe Game Reserve has a vast of wild life. The Kruger National Park spread across an impressive two million hectares of land in the far north-eastern corner of the country and is the oldest, largest, and most well-established park in South Africa. Madikwe Game Reserve is a land of bushveld and grassland, sloping mountains and rocky outcrops. Brushing against Botswana’s border and the tip of the Kalahari Desert. Madikwe Game Reserve is also home to a high population-density of the Big 5 in South Africa.
Namibia
Etosha National Park plays host to the Big 5 in Namibia. Etosha boasts four of the Big 5, needing only the buffalo to complete its ranks.
Zimbabwe
Hwange National Park is undoubtable one of the best Big 5 destinations in Africa. You can explore the big 5 by foot, horse back or in a car. Its grasslands and Mopane woods are home to large elephant herds, lions and African wild dogs. In the northwest, animals gather at Mandavu and Masuma dams, where there are concealed lookouts.
Zambia
South Luangwa National Park is one of the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa. This 9,050km² wide national park plays host to 60 species of wildlife and over 400 species of birdlife – making it an ideal place for both game viewing and bird-watching.
Botswana
Chobe National Park, Okavonge Delta and Morema Game Reserve plays host to a large number of wildlife.
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