African Wildlife

what taking a safari is all about…

We do have a whole African animal section on SafarisAfricana, but this African Wildlife blog category is more for the lists and fun stuff.

This is where you’ll find article on things like the fastest land animals, the wild cats of Africa, big cats of the world, info on African animal migrations (yes, including the big one!), and so much more… including testing yourself on the correct collective nouns for African animals, and birds!

A flamboyance of flamingos with hundreds standing, packed tightly together

The Six Greatest Animal Migrations in Africa

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Ask people to think of Africa’s greatest animal migrations and the ‘Great Wildebeest’ migration will no doubt come to mind. However, there are plenty of other – and even larger – animal migrations in Africa.
A maribou stork (of the ugly five) head and shoulders in profile with long speckled yellow beak

What Are ‘The Ugly Five’ Animals?

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Did you know there's a group of animals that have been unfortunately christened 'the ugly five'? Sad but true, the ugly five are made up of hyena, wildebeest, vulture, warthog and the marabou stork... each beautiful in their own way.
Panoramic shot of huge flock of birds silhouetted in sunset over mountain

Collective Nouns For Birds

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Want to impress whilst on safari? Then here's the perfect list to brush up your knowledge of collective nouns of birds you might see on safari. Whilst some collective nouns for birds are general...
3 meerkats standing and looking - part of the shy five group of animals

What Are ‘The Shy Five’ Animals?

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These five types of animals have been named 'the shy five' as sightings of them are so elusive. The shy five group is made up of meerkat, aardvark, porcupine, aardwolf and bat-eared fox.
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Collective Nouns For Animals Of Africa

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Whilst some collective nouns for animals are general and can be used for any subject - swarm, herd, etc. - many other collective animal nouns are specific to a single animal. Like a tower of giraffes!
safari encounters on film

5 Epic Safari Encounters Caught On Film

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Get a taste of the safari experience and soak up the atmosphere of a game drive without leaving your living room, these five excellent YouTube videos of safari wildlife encounters will leave you astounded.
Rhino beetle close up, standing on twig with green background

What Are ‘The Little Five’ Animals?

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If you've been on safari you may have heard of - or seen - Africa's big five animals of buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhino. However, the little five animals of Africa are a far bigger challenge to spot!
orangutan face

Best Safaris Outside Africa

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Most people think of safaris and big five spotting in Africa comes to mind, but there are countless other equally fascinating safari experiences available for nature buffs outside the traditional safari...
close up of cape buffalo head and horns, one of the big five

What Are ‘The Big Five’ Animals?

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These five types of animals were named 'the big five' by hunters in Africa, considered the most difficult and dangerous beasts to kill whilst hunting on foot: Buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard and rhino.