Africa is a large and diverse continent, with many areas of wilderness ruled by wildlife rather than humans. Some of these areas are huge national parks, while other wild areas are simply very sparsely inhabited.
In terms of Africa’s wildlife population, their distribution revolves around the key resource of water. This comes in the form of waterholes across Africa’s deserts, floodplains like the majestic Okavango Delta, or through the network of Africa’s rivers (which includes the longest river in the world).
The articles below explore various aspects of Africa’s habitats and also go further afield to look at natural habitats and phenomena around the world:
Discover The 78 African Antelope Species
13 Iconic Rainforest Animals
13 Iconic Jungle Animals
The Oldest Trees In The World
The Tallest Trees In The World
10 Largest Lakes In The World
The Wettest Place In The World
The Biggest Island In The World
The Largest Deserts In The World
The World’s Highest Waterfalls
The Longest Rivers In The World
Discover The 10 Highest Mountains In Africa
Which Country Has The Most National Parks?
Most Epic African Rivers For Wildlife
The Nine Deserts In Africa
The Seven Natural Wonders of Africa
When, Where & How To See The Great Wildebeest Migration
What Are The World’s Largest National Parks?
Africa’s 50 Largest National Parks
Debunking The Ostrich Head In Sand Myth
Discover The 78 African Antelope Species
13 Iconic Rainforest Animals
13 Iconic Jungle Animals
The Oldest Trees In The World
The Tallest Trees In The World
10 Largest Lakes In The World
The Wettest Place In The World
The Biggest Island In The World
The Largest Deserts In The World
The World’s Highest Waterfalls
The Longest Rivers In The World
Discover The 10 Highest Mountains In Africa
Which Country Has The Most National Parks?
Most Epic African Rivers For Wildlife
The Nine Deserts In Africa
The Seven Natural Wonders of Africa
When, Where & How To See The Great Wildebeest Migration
What Are The World’s Largest National Parks?
Africa’s 50 Largest National Parks
So there you have our take on the 15 most iconic safari animals you should be looking out for when on your next trip. What do you think – any controversial picks… or animals that are missing from the list? Let us know in the comments section below!
And if you’re looking for more in-depth information on any of these – or other – safari animals, you can access this via the links in the sidebar on this page, or check out our animal lists or animal comparisons.