The animals living here have adapted to their surroundings. You can be sure that you will see every member of the Big 5 with ease in Botswana along with sweeping herds of wildebeest, reptiles, fish and more than 1,000 unique plant species.Īt the Okavango Delta, you will be in for a surprise.
It is one of the last remaining habitats in the wild of such great magnitude. You will not experience an authentic Big Five safari until you visit Botswana and its Okavango Delta. There are many private game reserves on the outskirts of Etosha that you can visit as well. In fact, you can be confident that you will have one of the most rewarding safari experiences ever. Etosha has ostriches, Kori bustards, European bee-eaters, and giraffe as well. The Etosha National Park does not have buffaloes but don’t let that worry you. The park covers an area of 4,731 square kilometres and is home to four of the five magnificent animals. Here, you will see wide open grasslands, large camel thorn trees, Mopani trees and a vast salt pan. You can be sure to have an awe-inspired safari in Namibia. It is always crowded with these massive semi-aquatic mammals. If you want to see hippos, head over to the Luangwa River. Make sure you bring your binocular along for some bird-watching and rare Thornicroft’s giraffe sightings. Spread over an area of 9,050 square kilometres towards the end of the Great Rift Valley, the park is teeming with 60 species of wildlife and 400 species of bird life that live in total harmony in the savannah grasslands scattered with baobab trees. It is considered one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in the world. South Luangwa National Park is the perfect place for a Big Five safari. The park also has a large population of leopards, elephants, buffaloes and white rhinos with approximately 300 black rhinos.
Every 100 square kilometres, you should be able to spot around 5 to 8 lions with ease. This massive park holds over 147 species of animals. South Africa is home to one of the most famous nature reserves in the world – the Kruger National Park, and it is one of the best places in Africa to experience a memorable Big Five safari. Here are some of the countries in Africa where you can head out on a Big 5 safari and maximise your chances of seeing these animals. This increases your chances of seeing the Big 5 significantly. If you’re looking to spot all five animals in a single safari, it’s important to head out into the wilderness at the right time. The Big 5 are the ultimate symbol of Africa, and you can see them in their majestic glory in several African countries. To see the rhino, elephant, buffalo, lion, and leopard in their natural habitat and in close quarters is a once in a lifetime experience. Your African safari experience will be incomplete if you do not head out on a memorable Big Five safari.
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