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Jungle Safari
When you think of a safari, iconic countries like Kenya and Tanzania are likely the first destinations that come to mind. But, the African continent isn’t the only place to embark on a jungle safari: Asian destinations like Ranthambore National Park in India and Chitwan National Park in Nepal are also home to a range of incredible wildlife, from tigers to elephants, one-horned rhinos and more!
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Tips for a jungle safari
Pack appropriately.
Remember to pack clothing in neutral colours as well as warm layering pieces like down jackets, long sleeve tops, and hats for those chilly early morning game-viewing drives.
Hire a guide
Having a tour guide can make your jungle safari experience better for a number of reasons. The main benefit? Guides can easily navigate through areas with wildlife and potentially predict (or estimate) where animals might be located.
Bring water & snacks
Snacks and water are essential for those long stretches in between wildlife sightings (just be sure to properly dispose of any rubbish in national parks and reserves).
Things to consider before booking a jungle safari
When should you go on your jungle safari.
The most important factor to consider when booking a jungle safari is the time of year you plan to travel. In India, several parks — including Ranthambore National Park — close during the monsoon season (between July and September), so remember to keep this in mind when finalising your travel plans. If you choose to go on an African jungle safari you have more flexibility - although it's more comfortable to trek during dry season.
What jungle safari animals do you want to see?
Do you have your heart set on seeing tigers in the wild, or does your dream jungle safari include tracking critically endangered mountain gorillas? The wildlife you most want to see will ultimately help you decide on a destination. Check out the best tiger safaris and gorilla trekkings .
What level of activity are you looking for?
Certain jungle safaris — like gorilla trekking in Uganda, for example — can be physically challenging, requiring a moderate level of fitness, so it’s best to take this into consideration prior to booking.
What type of accommodation do you prefer?
Are you looking to stay in a luxurious lodge or at a budget-friendly campsite? A range of accommodation options are available, but they will vary depending on your destination and the tour operator you choose to book with.
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15 Animals to See on an African Safari
The word "Africa" is an evocative one that usually goes hand-in-hand with mental images of vast savanna plains dotted with exotic game. The majority of overseas visitors to Africa will go on safari and, in doing so, discover that there is nothing more magical than a close encounter with the continent's incredible wildlife. Most of the species one sees on safari are unique to Africa, and many of them are instantly recognizable. In this article, we look at 15 of the continent's most iconic animals, including those that make up the African Big Five .
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To see a lion in its natural habitat is one of the most humbling, impressive sights an African safari can offer. However, while witnessing a kill is the ultimate prize, you're more likely to see one sleeping than in active pursuit of dinner. Lions spend up to 20 hours a day at rest and are most active at dusk and dawn. They are the most social of all wild cat species, living in prides consisting of between five and 10 adult lions. Tragically, lions are threatened by human expansion throughout Africa, with experts prophesying that populations could fall by as much as five percent in the next 20 years.
Best Places to See Lions: Head to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park on the border of South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana; or to Tanzania's Serengeti National Park during the wildebeest migration.
There is nothing quite like the first time you see an African elephant in the wild. As the largest living terrestrial animal on Earth, their size alone is overwhelming; but many visitors also find themselves drawn by the elephants' tangible aura of wisdom. Elephants are found in various sub-Saharan habitats, including forests, deserts, and savanna. They are herbivorous, processing up to 600 pounds of vegetation per day. Although most elephants are peaceful by nature, they can be dangerous if provoked; however, they are far more at risk from humans than we are from them.
Best Places to See Elephants: Vast elephant herds roam Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe and Chobe National Park in Botswana.
As the tallest animal on Earth, you'd think that giraffes would be easy to spot on safari. However, their distinctive brown and white markings serve as excellent camouflage, and it's not unusual for giraffes to materialize out of the bush just a few feet away. There are nine subspecies found across sub-Saharan Africa, all of which boast blue tongues, stubby horn-like protrusions on their heads, and of course, outrageously long necks. To drink without losing consciousness, the giraffe's neck contains unique veins and valves that regulate the flow of blood to its head.
Best Places to See Giraffes: Spot large herds of Masai giraffe in the Serengeti, or head to Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda to see the endangered Rothschild's giraffe.
The elusive African leopard is a subspecies of leopard found only in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its wide range, leopards are among the most difficult of all safari animals to see, as they are both nocturnal and exceptionally wary of humans. Leopards use trees as observation platforms and for protection, and that is where they are most often spotted during daylight hours. They are solitary animals with exceptional predatory skills, including the ability to climb, swim, and drag prey weighing up to three times their body weight up into the trees. Leopards are classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Best Places to See Leopards: South Africa's Sabi Sands Game Reserve and South Luangwa National Park in Zambia are famous for leopard sightings.
White Rhino
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The easiest way to tell Africa's two rhino species apart is by the shape of their bottom lip: wide and square for white rhinos and pointed for black rhinos. The name "white" rhino comes from a mistranslation of the Dutch word for "wide." Although the survival of both species is threatened by widespread poaching, white rhinos are more numerous and therefore easier to spot, especially in Southern Africa, where they prefer grassland and savanna habitats. White rhinos are the largest of five extant rhino species. Adult males averaging around 5,100 pounds are also one of the world's heaviest land mammals.
Best Places to See White Rhinos: Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park and Kruger National Park in South Africa offer a good chance of spotting white rhinos.
Black Rhino
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Once found across Southern and East Africa, the black rhino is now considered critically endangered, with fewer than 5,000 individuals left in the wild and three subspecies already classified as extinct. Adult black rhinos have no natural predators, and their population collapse is predominantly due to poaching. They are killed for their horns, made of keratin, and exported to Asia for use in traditional Chinese medicine. Unlike white rhinos, which can sometimes be seen living in herds, black rhinos are generally solitary (although the bond between mother and calf is strong). They favor thick scrub and bushland.
Best Places to See Black Rhinos: Etosha National Park in Namibia is a rhino conservation success story with a thriving black rhino population. Kenya's Ol Pejeta Conservancy is another renowned sanctuary for black rhinos.
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The cheetah is the most slender of Africa's big cats, a magnificent animal known for its incredible speed. They are capable of short bursts of up to 70 miles per hour, making them the world's fastest land animal. However, cheetahs often have their kills stolen by other, more powerful predators despite their speed. They are a vulnerable species with only around 7,100 individuals left in the wild, including a tiny population of approximately 40 individuals in Iran. Cheetahs are found throughout Southern and East Africa in wide-open spaces that allow them to reach their top speed while pursuing prey.
Best Places to See Cheetahs: The Maasai Mara National Reserve provides the ideal habitat for cheetahs. Alternatively, track rehabilitated cheetah on foot at Okonjima Game Reserve in Namibia.
African buffalo have a robust build and distinctive fused horns. They are grazers, typically moving in herds, with no natural predators except lions and crocodiles. Unlike other species of wild buffalo, the African buffalo has never been successfully tamed, thanks to its naturally aggressive and unpredictable nature. Although seeing a buffalo herd ranging across the savanna is undoubtedly an unforgettable sight, it's crucial to treat these animals with respect. They are responsible for multiple human fatalities every year and are considered one of the continent's most dangerous species.
Best Places to See Buffalo: Katavi National Park in Tanzania is famous for its enormous buffalo herds. Chobe National Park is another good bet.
Hippopotamus
Hippos are a common sight in Southern and East Africa's rivers, swamps, and lakes. Often found in groups of up to 100 individuals, hippos spend most of their life in water, only leaving their aquatic homes to graze on the riverbanks at dusk. They have several fascinating adaptations, including webbed feet, large canine tusks, and the ability to secrete a kind of natural sunscreen. Male hippos are territorial and, like buffalo, can be exceptionally aggressive when provoked. Similarly, take care never to get between a hippo mother and her calf.
Best Places to See Hippos: Zambia's Luangwa Valley is home to the world's largest concentration of hippos. The Okavango Delta in Botswana is also full of them.
Nile Crocodile
After the saltwater crocodile, Nile crocodiles are the world's largest living reptile, with the biggest on record exceeding 20 feet in length. In sub-Saharan Africa, they are found in various aquatic habitats, including lakes, rivers, and deltas. Crocodiles are well camouflaged in the water and are most often spotted sunning themselves on the riverbank. They have been around for millions of years, and with heavily armored skin and powerful jaws, they certainly look prehistoric. Nile crocodiles are perfect predators, employing ambush tactics to take their prey unawares.
Best Place to See Crocodiles: Watch herds of wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River during East Africa's annual migration to see Nile crocodiles in action.
There are three species of zebra in Africa; the plains zebra most commonly seen throughout East and Southern Africa , and the rarer mountain and Grévy's zebras. Although they may look like domestic horses, zebras are almost impossible to tame; their distinctive stripe patterns are unique to each individual as a human's fingerprints. Zebras live on grass, and in some areas, form great migratory herds to seek out the best grazing grounds. They often create a mutually beneficial relationship with another African species during the migration, the wildebeest .
Best Places to See Zebra: For sheer numbers, you can't beat the Serengeti or the Maasai Mara during migration season. To see the endangered Grévy's zebra, head to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya.
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Easily recognizable by their tan, black, and white fur, African wild dogs are the largest (and one of the rarest) canids in Africa. They are highly social animals, living in packs led by an alpha male and female and communicating with a series of high-pitched twittering sounds. Wild dogs hunt as a team, chasing their prey until it collapses from exhaustion. Unlike other social carnivores, weaned pups are allowed to eat first at the kill to give them the best chance of survival. Nevertheless, African wild dogs are endangered, with populations declining due to habitat fragmentation, human conflict, and diseases spread by domestic dogs.
Best Places to See Wild Dogs: Top destinations for spotting wild dogs include Ruaha National Park in Tanzania, Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa, and Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe.
The most common large carnivore on the African continent, the Hyaenidae family comprises four species of hyena: spotted, brown, striped, and aardwolf. Though their mighty jaws and strong digestive tract are ideally suited for scavenging, hyenas only feed on carrion and other refuse for 30 percent of their meals; for the other 70 percent, they prey on animals of all different sizes and shapes, including wildebeest, antelope, birds, and snakes. Hyena clans can consist of up to 100 members, and individuals will communicate with each other through wailing, screaming, and "laughing." Hyenas (particularly spotted) live in a range of habitats throughout sub-Saharan Africa, from savannas and grasslands to subdeserts and mountains.
Best Places to See Hyena: You can find hyenas in many national parks in Africa, including Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, Namibia's Cape Cross Seal Reserve , and Ruaha National Park in Tanzania. For your best chance at seeing them, plan to sign up for a night safari.
This antelope species can be subdivided into the greater kudu and the lesser kudu subspecies, both of which can be identified by their white vertical stripes, spots, and chevron pattern between their eyes. Greater kudus are most prevalent throughout southern Africa's lowland Bushveld but can also be found throughout East Africa—particularly Kenya and the Horn of Africa region; similarly, lesser kudus tend to prefer the dense thornbush around East Africa. Males, characterized by elongated horns that can grow up to 6 feet in length, can typically be seen alone or with other bachelors, though you may find them with females during mating season. On the other hand, female kudus live in small herds with their offspring.
Best Places to See Kudu: Greater kudus are best seen in Kenya's Tsavo National Park and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
Warthogs thrive in savanna woodland, grasslands, and marshes, taking up natural burrows and abandoned aardvark holes. With the use of their strong neck muscles and padded knees, warthogs will spend the day foraging for food, digging through soil to uncover tubers, roots, berries, and grass. Sows can be found in matriarchal groups comprising up to 40 female warthogs and piglets, while boars prefer to live alone or with other bachelors.
Best Places to See Warthog: Warthogs live all over sub-Saharan Africa but are most common in the eastern and southern parts of the continent. If you want to spot them on safari, consider planning a trip to Kruger National Park , Masai Mara , or South Luangwa National Park in Zambia.
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30 African Safari Animals You Need To See (With Pictures)
Africa’s natural beauty is unmatched, luring you to gaze at the passive stride of a lioness that you forget to breathe and marvel at a giraffe’s tripod bent to water.
The continent’s jungles, savannahs, forests, and other natural habitats contain mysteries that even a wise man cannot understand.
Therefore, seeing one-tenth of these African animals would bring about an incredible safari escapade.
It would be impossible to find all of Africa’s wildlife species, prompting us to compile a list of thirty African safari animals you need to see, including lions, elephants, zebras, and antelopes, among others.
Each animal we will consider has its scientific name, geographical range, conservation status, and photo highlighted, with a description that features the best places to find them.
So come along with us as we explore the beautiful world of these animals you can see on an African safari.
African Safari Animals You Should See
- Scientists Name: Panthera Leo
- Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Lions are endemic to Africa, occluding in savannahs, scrublands, grasslands, grassy plains, open woodlands with bushes, and bordering rivers.
Between 300 and 1,500 mm of annual rainfall, Savannahs constitute most African lion habitats.
Some populations reside in West African tropical moist forests and montane forests.
Sadly, Africa’s lion population has declined substantially by fifty percent in only twenty years. 1
However, one can still find lions in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, and Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
- Scientific Name: Panthera pardus
- Conservation Status: Not Extinct
The leopard resides across sub-Saharan Africa and is aboriginal to many African nations.
These spotted cats inhabit the Cape Provinces of South Africa, Somalia, Ethiopia, and West Africa, occurring in mountainous forests, grasslands, and savannahs.
Leopards are among Africa’s “Big Five” safari, attracting many tourists; Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park and South Africa’s Sabi Sands Game Reserve are some of the most prominent leopard centers in the continent.
The Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded leopard sightings as the animals drink the park’s thermal waters.
3. Elephant
- Scientific Name: Loxodonta africana
- Conservation Status: Endangered
African elephants are considered endangered by the IUCN; still, they are indigenous to the continent, inhabiting the Sub-Saharan arid regions and Sahelian scrub.
They also reside in the continent’s jungles in tropical rainforests, mopane, and miombo woodlands.
African elephants primarily have populations in Central Africa.
Still, they exist in the Chobe National Park in Botswana, the Amboseli National Park in Kenya, East Africa, and the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, Southern Africa.
Also See: List of Animals with Big Heads (with Pictures)
4. Rhinoceros
- Scientific Name: Rhinoceros
- Conservation Status: Critically Endangered
The black rhino species is endemic to Africa, living in its eastern and southern regions.
Rhino populations inhabited eleven countries, but most wild rhinos today, from the estimated six thousand, occupy only four countries — Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, and Kenya.
They roam the open savannahs and grasslands and naturally exist in Etosha National Park, Namibia, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda, Nairobi National Park, Kenya, and Kruger South Africa.
Black rhinos have a size worthy of making them major African wildlife, growing up to 5.2 feet, and weighing 1,760 to 3,080 pounds.
- Scientific Name: Syncerus caffer
- Conservation Status: Near Threatened
Various species of the African buffalo occupy every part of the continent. The Cape buffalo inhabits Southern and East Africa, while the forest buffalo occurs in Central and West Africa.
These species are enormous, measuring up to 5.6 feet in shoulder height and weighing up to 1,900 lb.
They live in savannahs, swamps, mopane grasslands, and densely covered habitats.
Some wildlife parks include Masai Mara National Park in Kenya, Chobe National Park in Botswana, and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
6. Hartebeest
- Scientific Name: Alcelaphus buselaphus
- Conservation Status: Least Concern
The hartebeest is an antelope species native to the black continent.
It is a large-sized species with a prominent hump, a large chest, and a long face that distinguishes it from other antelope species.
Hartebeests are primarily grazers, with grasses making their menu, but they mostly occupy wooded grasslands, dry savannas, and open plains in Central, West, southern, and southeast Africa.
The hartebeest roams in their natural habitats in the Kruger and Bontebok National Parks in South Africa, Etosha National Park in Namibia, and Camp Linyanti in Botswana.
- Scientific name: Tragelaphus eurycerus
The bongo is another antelope species native to African jungles, with white-yellow stripes and black-and-white markings on its reddish-brown coat.
Bongos exist in tropical forest mosaics with dense undergrowth around West and Central Africa.
The Aberdare National park in Kenya is one major spot to find the bongo.
- Scientific name: Okapia johnstoni
- Conservation Status: Endangered
The okapi, a zebra look-alike, is the only extant member of the Giraffidae family along with the giraffe.
However, the okapi is not as tall as a giraffe, measuring only four feet and eleven inches.
It occupies canopy forests but is essentially solitary, with wildlife populations in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, Ituri Rainforest, and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
9. African Wild Dog
- Scientific Name: Lycaon pictus
The African wild dog is a threatened species now mostly located in the southeast of Africa, with only over 6,000 individuals left. 2
These wild dogs primarily inhabit Africa’s savannas and dry regions, preying mainly on antelopes.
African wild dogs have a strong sense of socialization to form packs of about thirty dogs.
The best places to find the African wild dog include woodlands, scrublands, and mountains, and they are open to the public in their natural habitats in:
- Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa
- Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe
- Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana
- Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania
- South Luangwa National Park in Zambia
Also See: Different Types Of Wild Dogs (Species List With Pictures)
- Scientific Name: Hyaenidae
Hyenas occupy Africa’s savannas, sub-desserts, grasslands, forest edges, and woodlands and hold an apex position on the food chain.
Hyenas control prey populations and prevent the spread of diseases, primarily by consuming animal remains that could rot and cause diseases.
They have unparalleled bone-crushing abilities, helping them fight off potential competitors. 3
Hyenas may not be among the most beautiful animals, but they attract visitors around Kruger National Park and Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa.
11. Wildebeest
- Scientific Name: Connochaetes taurinus
The antelope’s imposing appearance is why the Afrikaans named it the wildebeest.
However, it is never too fearsome to the African wild cats, wild dogs, and hyenas that constantly prey on it.
Wildebeests are among the jungle animals in southern Africa that also occupy grassy plains and open woodlands that support their grazing routine in Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya are some of the best places to watch the wildebeest.
12. Warthog
- Scientific Name: Phacochoerus africanus
The common warthog is a plump, hooved wild pig with little fur, a mane through the spine to the middle of its back, and upper tusks that protrude upwards from the mouth.
Warthogs, commonly called Pumba by many safari guides, are among Africa’s highly-watched safari animals.
They reside in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands in sub-Saharan Africa, across western, eastern, central, and southern Africa.
The Kruger National Park, South Africa, and Meru National Park, central Kenya, are famed for housing the warthog.
13. Vulture
- Scientific Name: Accipitridae (Old World vultures); Cathartidae (New World vultures)
About eleven vulture species from the Accipitridae and Cathartidae families reside in Africa, popular among many as a scavenger and keystone species in most of the continent’s ecosystem.
Sadly, about seven of eleven African vulture species are critically endangered, with West Africa losing about ninety percent of the native White-backed vulture. 4
However, vultures spread across the black continent in west, north, east, central, and southern African cliffs and tall trees.
The Kruger National Park in South Africa and Comoé National Park have vultures, and one might be fortunate to find one while visiting.
Also See: African Birds: 30 Amazing Safari Bird Species, With Pictures
14. Marabou Stork
- Scientific Name: Leptoptilos crumenifer
While most storks are beautiful, the marabou stork has a reputation for horror due to its black cloak, large, fleshy pouch, and featherless features.
However, even the world’s most unattractive creatures attract large fanbases, explaining why the marabou stork ranks among Africa’s safari animals you should see.
Marabou storks are also large birds, reaching four feet, eleven inches in height, and 6.5 feet in wingspan length.
The IUCN ranks these birds as ‘Least Concern,’ with a stable population to support their evaluation.
Therefore, one can find the marabou stork in the west, east, central, and southern Africa.
One can find the marabou stork in Ben Lavin Nature Reserve and the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary in South Africa.
- Scientific name: Beatragus hunteri
The hirola is the world’s rarest antelope, native to Kenya and southwest Somalia.
White spectacles around its eyes, a white tail through to the hocks, and lyre-shaped horns are distinctive features that distinguish the hirola from other antelope species.
The hirola occupies parched environments with relatively low annual rainfall.
However, it is a primary grazer, enjoying grasses with more leaves than stems. Hirola populations exist in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya.
16. Giraffe
- Scientific Name: Giraffa camelopardalis
- Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Everyone wants to watch the world’s tallest living terrestrial and largest ruminant creature.
Giraffes occupy semi-arid savannah and savannah woodlands and are highly distinguished by their extremely long necks and legs.
Some best places to find the Giraffe in its natural habitat include:
- Africa’s Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda
- Etosha National Park in Namibia
- Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
- Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya
- Kruger National Park in South Africa
- Kouré in Niger
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- Scientific Name: Equus
Three zebra species reside in Africa, but the common zebra is the most popular. They all share black-and-white striped coats, but patterns are unique to each species.
The common zebra ( Equus quagga ) occupies much of southern and eastern Africa, the mountain zebra ( Equus zebra ) in southern Africa, and the Grévy’s zebra ( Equus grevyi ) in east Africa.
Zebras are herbivores and inhabit grasslands, savannahs, shrublands, woodlands, and mountainous areas.
The best places to find Zebras in their natural habitats include:
- Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana
- Lewa Conservancy in Kenya
- Klein Karoo in South Africa
18. Hippopotamus
- Scientific name: Hippopotamus amphibius
Hippos are famed for their round and cute appearance and a fearsome reputation for being the world’s deadliest land mammal, killing an estimated 500 people annually in Africa.
They weigh up to 2,750kg, with large tusks and speeds reaching 30 km/h. Hippos are everywhere in the black continent, occurring in Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa.
The hippo’s history with man implies that encountering it in the wrong place might not end well.
However, the South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi National Parks in Zambia, Okavango Delta in Botswana, and Selous in Tanzania are among the best places to view the hippopotamus.
19. Common Ostrich
- Scientific Name: Struthio camelus
The common ostrich is the world’s largest and heaviest extant bird . However, such feats make the bird incapable of flight due to its immense weight.
However, the common ostrich makes up for its lack of light with speed, running up to forty-three kilometers per hour.
They are also impressive with using their long, powerful legs as defensive weapons.
A mature ostrich can grow to a height of nine feet and weigh up to 160 kilograms, a size worthy of ranking among African Safari animals one should see.
Many zoos feature ostriches in captivity, but the Kidepo Valley National Park in Uganda and the Kruger National Park in South Africa are nice places to find the common ostrich in their natural settings.
20. Shoebill
- Scientific Name: Balaeniceps rex
The bird’s large, striking shoe-shaped beak earns it the distinguished name. However, its enormous bill is just one of its features.
The shoebill is one of the world’s largest birds, growing up to four feet, eleven inches, thus becoming one of the five most captivating birds in Africa, according to birdwatchers.
The shoebill can be found in the Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda, Kasanka National Park in Zambia, and a few wildlife centers in the continent present views of shoebill storks.
21. Leopard Tortoise
- Scientific Name: Stigmochelys pardalis
The leopard tortoise is one of the smallest wildlife Africa’s safari offers. However, the leopard markings on its shell account for the most prominent feature.
The leopard tortoise has populations scattered across Africa’s semi-arid shrubland of the Sahara, from Sudan to the cape of South Africa.
The tortoise’s leopard markings are not its only distinctive feature, but its ability to swim is unique as it is the only Testudinidae with such an ability.
The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and Mountain Zebra National Park in South Africa are wonderful destinations to find the leopard tortoise.
22. Meerkat
- Scientific Name: Suricata suricatta
Mongooses are popular for killing snakes, and here is the meerkat, an animal belonging to the same family — Herpestidae.
The meerkat is a small mongoose native to Southern Africa, inhabiting arid, open habitats containing little woody vegetation in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa.
Mongooses have a distinctive banded pattern, big eye circles, thin tails, and sharp, curved foreclaws that support digging.
They dig burrows in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in South Africa.
- Scientific Name: Tragelaphus
- Conservation Status: Least Concern
The kudus are two large-sized antelope species found in East and Southern Africa.
The most distinctive feature differentiating both species is size, with the greater kudu measuring over five feet and the lesser kudu within the four-foot range.
They inhabit savanna near Acacia and Commiphora shrubs, relying on thickets for protection.
Therefore, these antelopes are found in the Addo Elephant National Park and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve in South Africa, Chobe National Park in Botswana, and Etosha National Park in Namibia.
- Scientific Name: Canis aureus
Jackals are dog relatives of the genus Canis. Three jackal species exist — black-backed, golden, and side-striped, all occurring in different parts of Africa, especially the eastern and southern countries.
The black-backed jackal inhabits savannas and wooded areas; the golden jackal occupies dry environments, including deserts, open savannas, and arid grasslands.
The side-striped jackal lives in damp savannas, marshes, bushlands, and mountains.
Visiting the Kruger National Park, Shongweni Resources Reserve, and the wildlife parks offers the intriguing sights of jackals in South Africa.
The Tsavo West National Park in Kenya, Chobe National Park in Botswana, and Etosha National Park in Namibia are other nice places to find a jackal.
25. Cheetah
- Scientific Name: Acinonyx jubatus
Watching the world’s fastest land animal stalk its prey and initiate its signature high-speed chase is a dream sight to anyone willing to enjoy the untamed beauty of the African safari.
Therefore, some of the best places to watch a cheetah in your next safari escapade include:
- Okavango Delta in Botswana
- Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa
- Phinda Private Game Reserve in Tanzania
- Kidepo Valley National Park in Uganda
- Kafue National Park in Zambia
- Scientific Name: Aepyceros melampus
The Impala is one of the most elegant antelope species, featuring a graceful stride, plush, glossy, reddish brown coat, and slender, curved horns.
While you might love to admire them, it will be more thrilling to watch them jump clear of obstacles, leaping up to ten meters long and three meters high.
Such a sight lies in the Lake Mburo National Park and Katonga Wildlife Reserve in Uganda, Kruger National Park, Hluleka Nature Reserve in South Africa, and Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
27. Waterbuck
- Scientific Name: Kobus ellipsiprymnus
It would help if You never get tired of seeing antelopes if you visit Africa for its safari.
The waterbuck is among the many antelope species you may find, especially if you cruise through Chobe National Park in Botswana, Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Kruger National Park in South Africa, or Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya.
Waterbucks are large, robust antelopes with reddish-brown to shaggy gray coats that become darker with age.
As the name suggests, the waterbuck depends on water, thus inhabiting areas close to water sources.
28. Kori Bustard
- Scientific Name: Ardeotis kori
- Conservation status: Near Threatened
Kori bustards are very large birds — the heaviest flying bird native to Africa. Male kori bustards weigh between seven and eighteen kilograms.
The male kori bustard’s wingspan ranges from seven feet seven inches to nine feet.
Even though they have large wings, they do not frequently fly unless necessary.
Therefore, there is much to admire in this feathered giant, bringing you to the Etosha National Park in Namibia and the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, where it occupies sparsely wooded savannas and open grasslands.
29. Nile crocodile
- Scientific Name: Crocodylus niloticus
- Conservation status: Least Concern
Some insects and amphibians might be insignificant during a safari escapade, but not large reptiles and apex predators like the Nile crocodile.
The crocodile occupies various habitats, including rivers, lakes, and marshes, and earns a fearsome reputation for its size, fearlessness, and extremely powerful bite.
One can find the Nile crocodile in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, and Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda, among others.
30. Grey-crowned Crane
- Scientific Name: Balearica regulorum
- Conservation status: Endangered
The large, attractive bird, growing over three feet in height, with plush blueish-gray plumes and a golden crest, would be one of the most majestic creatures to see on one’s African safari.
The grey-crowned crane primarily inhabits dry savannas in Sub-Saharan Africa but could occur in cultivated areas and grassy flatlands in Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa.
The Amboseli and Lake Nakuru National Parks in Kenya and the Serengeti in Tanzania.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What animals feature on africa’s top safari.
Africa’s safari features several animals, but lions, rhinos, leopards, elephants, and buffalos are the continent’s top-five safari animals.
Some of the world’s most popular animals, including zebras, cheetahs, giraffes, and antelopes, also feature on an African safari.
Would you see a tiger on an African safari?
While Africa is home to some of the world’s largest wild cats, including lions and cheetahs, it is very unlikely to find a tiger that is not in captivity in Africa.
However, one can find the tiger in a zoo or special reserve; the Laohu Valley Reserve, Tiger Canyon, Jugomaro Predator Park, and Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa are some places to find the world’s largest wild cat.
What is the most common animal on the safari?
The lion tops most people’s wishlists of animals to find on a safari. Without a doubt, it is one animal almost everyone coming on a safari would want to see, thanks to the beast’s title as the king of the jungle and the continent’s top carnivore.
What is the largest safari animal?
Lions, giraffes, hippos, and buffalos are in contention for Africa’s largest safari animals, but they do little to match the African bush elephant ( Loxodonta africana ).
The mammal can grow up to 13 feet and weigh almost 23,000 pounds, more than any other safari animal.
What African habitats support wildlife?
Most African habitats support wildlife, including savannas, rainforests, semi-deserts, wooded grasslands, deserts, and plains, because they have the perfect climate and terrains to support specific animals.
One might never get enough of Africa’s scenic terrains and the breathtaking explorations of its safari.
However, various challenges, including habitat degradation, human activities, and climate change, pose considerable threats to the survival of several African safari animals, driving some of these species to extinction.
Therefore, it will be more helpful for all to support conservation efforts to ensure the continuity of the continent’s beauty of undomesticated animals.
References & Notes
- Bauer H., Chapron G., et al. 2015. Lion (Panthera leo) populations are declining rapidly across Africa, except in intensively managed areas . PNAS.
- Alexis Valdes. 2018. Painted Ferocity: The Social Behaviors of African Wild Dogs, Threats to Survival, and Resulting Conservation Initiatives [pdf] . Liberty University.
- Binder W., Valkenburgh V. B. 2000. Development of bite strength and feeding behavior in juvenile spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) . Journal of Zoology.
- White-backed Vulture Gyps africanus . BirdLife International.
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15 Best Destinations for Wildlife Safari in World
Today, safaris are firmly focused on animal conservation and biodiversity preservation. However, there are some overwhelming sights that leave visitors with goosebumps at the incredibility of the wildlife safari . Also, a vast variety of mammals and birds and close encounters with leopards, buffaloes, and gazelles makes the best wildlife safaris in the world.
Best Jungle Safaris in the world
Here is a list of the Best Jungle Safaris in the world :
1. Okavango Delta, Botswana
Popularly known as one of the world’s best safari destinations, the Okavango Delta is famed for its sheer diversity of wildlife. Here visitors can explore a glittering oasis dominated by dryness and drought where animals migrate in thousands of numbers making for an unrivaled density of game.
Apart from this, visitors can explore the water aboard the Kubu Queen houseboat from a dugout canoe, before heading to a luxury lodge in the Moremi Game Reserve, such as Wilderness Safaris Mombo Camp.
Best time to visit: The best time to visit them is from May to September, during the Dry season and winter, resulting in more moderate temperatures.
2. Ongava Park, Namibia
Designated as one of the best safari destinations in Africa, Ongava Park is a place that offers fantastic experiences to its visitors. Here visitors can spot lions, rhinos and elephants, and many other wildlife biodiversities. Also, visitors can enjoy the most exclusive trip, by staying in the three-room Little Ongava Camp. With its elevated perch, it allows visitors to spy on all the reserve’s wildlife and enjoy the unrivaled luxury of its lodges, accompanied by infinity pools and log fires.
Best Time To Visit: The best time to visit the park is during the winter months. This is when many of the animals are concentrated at waterholes and the grass is low, allowing for a better viewing experience.
3. Ranthambore Park, India
The home of majestic Tigers, Ranthambore National Park in the Indian state of Rajasthan is one of the fantastic safari spots in India. Here visitors can have a true luxury stay at Sher Bagh Hotel, set right on the edge of the Ranthambore National Park or you can also choose the neighboring Aman-i-Khas. But visitors have to use the private jeep to make a trip to the park with guides who can sniff out a tiger from miles away.
Best time to visit: The best months to visit the Ranthambore are from October to April as the chances to spot tigers are high. Summers are hot but exciting to explore. Monsoon is prohibited as the sanctuary remains closed.
4. Kruger, South Africa
With some of the world’s best luxury safari lodges, Kruger National Park is the largest national park in the country where the Big Five are all on show alongside plenty of other mammals and birdlife. Here visitors can have a stay at the Lion Sands Reserve and enjoy a night perched under the stars.
Best time to visit: May to September is the best time to visit.
5. Yala Park, Sri Lanka
Also known as Ruhunu National Park, Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. It is home to a large number of wildlife species such as leopards, elephants, and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species that can be easily explored by visitors. For a distinctive stay, visitors can opt for Chena Huts on the fringes of the Yala Park, which offers luxury pavilions complete with their own pools and majestic views of the parkland including the sea turtle.
Best time to visit Yala National Park: It’s best to visit Yala from February to June. With the water levels lower, it’s easier to spot animals coming out to the lagoons to drink. The park normally closes each year for the month of September for maintenance.
6. Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park is located in eastern Rwanda, hugging the border with Tanzania. The main attraction in the park includes woodland, swamps, low mountains, and savannah. It also encompasses the varied terrain shelters wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, and hundreds of bird species, such as the rare shoebill stork. Also, in the southern part of the park, is the vast Lake Ihema which is home to hippos and crocodiles. Visitors can have a stay at the open Bisate Lodge, a luxury dwelling in the eroded crater of a volcano.
7. Canoe Safari, Zambia
Canoeing down the Zambezi is a truly unique experience with various adventurous activities including exploring two national parks with overnight accommodation in old-school pitched tents, covering roughly 24 km a day on the water with your own guide, and as well as canoeing over gorges and rapids. It is worth mentioning that visitors have to keep their eyes peeled for games lurking in the bushes. Otherwise, visitors can also opt for a normal land safari with a one-day canoe excursion.
Best time to visit: Canoe safaris in Lower Zambezi National Park are great from June to October.
8. Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Ahead of the anticipated decline of Mugabe’s influence, Hwange National Park is now experiencing some of the country’s best guides on home turf and safari lodges. Visitors can enjoy the fantastic Linkwasha Camp that lies in its own private section of Hwange National Park and offers vast plains and game viewing to travelers. Tourists can also enjoy a luxurious stay at the revamped Victoria Falls Hotel.
Best Time to visit: You can visit between July to October for the best experiences.
9. Patagonia, South America
Far away from the crowd and subvert the traditional safari connotations, Patagonian adventure encompasses everything ranging from mountainous peaks, enchanted woodlands, and mirrored lakes. Here Visitors can explore the ever-elusive puma, as well as an abundance of native birds, flora, and fauna, then they can head to the coast for orcas, elephant seals, and penguins, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and many more.
10. Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India
Spread across the Vindhya Hills of Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh National Park is enriched with the highest density of tigers in India. Ranging from thick forests to tall grasslands, Bandhavgarh National Park is a perfect destination for the habitation of a great variety of animals and birds. Also, Bandhavgarh is designated to be the first place in India where the majestic white tigers were found.
Best time to visit: For best experiences visit Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve from October to June months.
11. Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Encompassing an area of 63,000 hectares Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve is the number one safari destination in South Africa. Here visitors can enjoy the game and wildlife watching with fantastic sights around every turn. With an array of animals, particularly the safari ‘Big 5’, it is also one of the best locations in the world to catch a sight of the normally elusive leopard.
Best time to visit: The dry season/winter months of May to September is the best time to visit the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
12. Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya
The Masai Mara is one of the most spectacular and beautiful locations on Earth where visitors can have majestic views of the Golden sunsets, bathe in the quintessential African landscape of rolling savanna grasslands. It is worth mentioning that the Masai Mara reserve welcomes the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration every year with millions of animals flocking the area from July onwards resulting in the most abundant concentration of wildlife anywhere in Africa. Visitors can also explore hyena, cheetah, baboons, crocodiles, hippo, gazelle, zebra, impala, and most of the Big 5 animals in an extended stay.
Best time to visit: The best wildlife viewing months are during the Dry season from late June to October.
13. The Pantanal, Brazil
Covering an area of about 195,000 square kilometers, THE PANTANAL rivals the Amazon as a wildlife destination. Here visitors can explore big cats such as jaguar and ocelots, quirky mammals like the tapir, 650 species of colorful birds including toucans and hyacinth macaws and much more. Visitors can also explore the Pantanal on walking and horseback safaris, on canoe trips or on the nocturnal spotlight.
Best time to visit: It’s best to go during the dry season (May to September) as the wildlife concentrates around the reduced water.
14. Northern Territory’s Bamurru Plains
Australia has plenty of wildlife experiences to discover, ranging from the Up in the Top End and exploring the floodplains to dwindling forests and savannah visitors can have face to face interaction with animals such as buffaloes, Brumbies. Also, visitors can head to the Mary River area adjoining Kakadu National Park for one of the world’s largest populations of saltwater crocodiles as well as huge flocks of migrating magpie geese.
Furthermore, with just 10 luxury tents, Bamurru Plains is an off-the-grid experience and visitors explore river cruises, guided walks, open-top game drives, and even quad bikes.
Best time to visit: The best time to visit is between April and October.
15. Nairobi National Park, Kenya
Located seven kilometers from the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi National Park is a unique destination famed for an array of wildlife including lions, cheetahs, black rhinos, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and more.
The Nairobi National Park encompasses over 400 species of birds. The main attraction, here is the endangered black rhinoceros. Visitors can also explore cute hippo babies and baby elephants along with other animals. Also, Nairobi National Park is a part of the historic wildebeest and zebra migration.
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There are countless ways to experience a safari, from open-vehicle game drives to guided walks and horseback riding, and we have compiled 10 types of African safaris you can choose from.
From open savannahs and forested havens to breathtaking mountain landscapes with rolling hills overlooking water channels, the scene is set for a dramatic animal encounter, no matter how you choose to safari.
Whether it's a complete experience or a combination of options, your safari is bound to be unforgettable, no matter which option you decide upon.
1. Guided Game Drives
2. walking safaris, 3. aerial safaris, 4. mountain bike safaris, 5. water safaris, 6. horseback safaris, 7. primate safaris, 8. mobile safaris, 9. photographic safaris, 10. hideout safari experiences, experience the best types of african safaris.
Game drive in Kruger National Park, South Africa
Stepping into an open 4x4 safari vehicle, you may get a sense that something quite unique is about to begin. The optimum viewing platform, a game drive is not only the most popular way to experience a safari, but one that allows you to traverse vast landscapes for a stunning experience in Africa.
Journey across open savannahs, through rocky outcrops, and forested hideouts, coming across a herd of elephants or a lone kudu as you quietly pass wildlife in action. Game drives are an excellent way to see the wildlife, whether on Kruger National Park safaris or Serengeti safaris .
Night drives provide an opportunity to spot nocturnal favorites such as aardvark and civet, and experience the haunting yet exhilarating sounds of the bush after dark. Guides and trackers will use spotlights to reveal wildlife in trees and on land as you navigate under a brilliant African night sky.
Best Places for Guided Game Drives: Kruger National Park, South Africa • Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa • Masai Mara National Park, Kenya • Serengeti National Park, Tanzania • Chobe National Park, Botswana • Okavango Delta, Botswana • South Luangwa, Zambia
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Bush walk with Marataba Safari in South Africa. Photo courtesy MORE Family Collection
A walking safari gives you a more intimate experience of the land and wildlife, guided by a trained professional who understands the terrain and animal life across the best African safari countries .
Tribal communities have lived in proximity to wildlife for millennia, with guides sharing their respect for the environment and its inhabitants with safari walkers.
Get a deeper understanding of the flora and fauna around you and enjoy up-close and personal encounters with the smaller members of the animal kingdom, such as beetles and small birds.
Best Places for Walking Safaris: Chief’s Island, Okavango Delta • Kruger National Park, South Africa • North Luangwa, Zambia • Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania • Serengeti National Park, Tanzania • Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Aerial safari in Tanzania
An aerial safari gives you a macro panorama of the landscape and wildlife of any destination, the action and drama unfolding beneath you.
Such a safari could take the form of a hot-air balloon ride, microlight flight, helicopter flip, or one on a small plane conducting air-hops between destinations, each providing a view of the scale and wonder of the wilderness, no matter when you go on an African safari .
You may find herds swirling across the grasslands or plains lined with marching elephants, each sighting unique in its unfolding. A safari from the air is one of the most incredible ways to enhance such an experience, with exceptional options on Masai Mara safaris .
Best Places for Aerial Safaris: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania • Masai Mara National Park, Kenya • Okavango Delta, Botswana • Virunga National Park, Rwanda • Kafue National Park, Zambia
Biking in Kenya
Picture traversing a vast landscape on 27-inch tires as you take a mountain bike safari through nature reserves and parks, keeping an eye out for game along the way.
Terrain changes from open savannahs to rugged pathways set among lush rainforests, with opportunities to spot animals in trees and around rocky outcrops. Your qualified guide will point out, from a safe distance, a variety of wildlife.
Enjoy the freshness of the great outdoors, the satisfaction of being active, and the thrill of cycling through parks and reserves, immediately at one with the African bush.
Best Places for Mountain Bike Safaris: Northern Tuli Reserve, Botswana • Laikipia, Kenya • Lower Zambezi, Zambia • Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve, South Africa • Gonarezhou-Malilangwe, Zimbabwe
Mokoro boat safari in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
With a huge focus on water for the land’s survival, it makes sense that one of the more popular ways of experiencing a safari is on water.
With predators and prey tentatively eyeing permanent water sources, game viewing from a mokoro (dugout canoe) or small boat brings you close to the action in a unique way, even when looking for the Big Five and Little Five .
Channels, rivers, and lakes reveal wildlife beneath the surface and on land nearby, creating an immersive yet slow-paced exploration. Boat safaris are one of the best ways to experience the wilderness by waterways, especially on Okavango Delta safaris .
Best Places For Water Safaris: Okavango Delta, Botswana • Chobe Game Reserve, Botswana • Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania • Lake Manyara, Tanzania • Lake Nakuru, Kenya • Kruger National Park, South Africa • Etosha National Park, Namibia
Lewa Conservancy, Kenya
A horseback safari is one of the most unusual yet inspiring ways to experience the wilderness. Skilled and semi-skilled riders follow trails and tracks through nature reserves and forested parks where predators are a safe distance away.
Imagine coming across a tower of giraffe grazing in the trees above or leading your horse to a shaded rest spot where, once dismounted, a warm beverage awaits you.
Discover parts of a game park or reserve where vehicles may not be allowed to take advantage of snapping some wonderful wildlife shots as you quietly approach antelope, birds, and diverse and breathtaking landscapes and habitats .
Best Places for Horseback Safaris: Makalali Game Reserve, South Africa • Matlapeng Reserve, Botswana • Tuli Reserve, Botswana • Pakamisa Private Game Reserve, South Africa • Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe • Masai Mara, Kenya
Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda
A primate safari takes you deep into the jungle or forested terrain of East Africa in search of wildlife like mountain gorillas or chimpanzees.
Discover the wonders of a guided trek through otherwise impenetrable forests, ending up on lush mountain slopes in search of primates swinging from tree to tree or chewing on plant matter. From Rwanda gorilla trekking to Uganda safaris , the encounters with primates are sensational on these expeditions.
This type of safari requires planning well ahead, with opportunities to incorporate other safari types before or after a gorilla or chimpanzee trek.
Best Places for Primate Safaris: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda • Volcanoes National Park • Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda • Kibale Forest, Uganda • Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania • Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
The beauty of a mobile safari is being able to wake up in one location, then end your day sipping a beverage of choice beneath the stars in a different spot.
Reducing a safari-goer’s carbon footprint and being able to relocate as often as your itinerary allows make mobile safaris popular.
Accommodations are comfortable and simple, easy to pack up and move, with all the mod cons necessary for this kind of experience. Gain access to more sites and sounds with a mobile camping safari.
Best Places for Mobile Safaris: Chobe Game Reserve, Botswana • Serengeti National Park, Tanzania • Masai Mara National Park, Kenya • Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Game Drive Photo Vehicle in South Africa. Photo courtesy of MalaMala Camp. Photo courtesy of MalaMala Camp
Embark on a photographic-focused safari, during which time doesn’t seem to exist as you patiently wait to capture that perfect shot, the African bush your inspiration.
Professional guides help direct you to ensure you are positioned just right to get that winning picture. Staying on a siting or venturing into unique locations within parks and reserves, your time out on safari is yours to get as creative as you want.
Vehicles are fitted with special camera holders, each guest assured of optimal viewing throughout the drive. For a walking safari experience, your guide will ensure open spaces, great lighting, and perfect timing are the order of the day. How you want to experience your photographic safari is one of the many reasons to plan your trip with a safari travel specialist .
Best Places for Photographic Safaris: Okavango Delta, Botswana • Tsavo West, Kenya • Kruger National Park, South Africa • Sabi Sands, South Africa • Amboseli National Park, Kenya • Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa • Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Etosha National Park, Namibia
This may seem a strange way to conduct a safari, but viewing animals from the safety and comfort of a hideout offers a unique perspective on game viewing.
Whether coming upon a hidden locale or strategically located structure, sometimes slightly underground, hides offer seating and windows to the show unfolding before you. Unseen, you have the chance to spot without being spotted, including when exploring the best places to visit in Africa on safari .
Some have you placed at eye level with game at a watering hole, while others may see you set high up in a tree, a bird’s-eye view of your surroundings offering an opportunity to spot wildlife far and wide.
Best Places for a Hide Safari Experience: Kruger National Park, South Africa • Sabi Sands, South Africa • Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa • Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa • South Luangwa, Zambia • Etosha National Park, Namibia
With a variety of ways to experience an African safari, the choices may seem impossible. However, depending on time and preferences, options are available as stand-alone adventures or a combination of a few. Imagine a few days on a guided game drive followed by a walking safari expedition or primate discovery.
To discover a wealth of information and inspiration, visit our African safari travel guide and take a look at our African safaris . One of our expert safari specialists will be on hand to assist you when you are ready to book your specific safari style.
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An African safari is one of the most exciting and rewarding holidays you could ever experience. Discover the real spirit of Africa on our personalised, tailor made African safaris and tours , from up-close encounters with Africa’s iconic wildlife to authentic cultural experiences.
The sheer abundance of animals will take your breath away, as well as the variety of species and the ease of viewing them. In addition to the famous gameviewing locations such as the Masai Mara in Kenya , the Serengeti in Tanzania, Kruger National Park in South Africa, and the Okavango in Botswana, we also have intimate knowledge of some of the lesser known locations where incredible wildlife viewing can be experienced.
At the same time the continent has even more to offer: dramatic landscapes, colourful tribes, interesting cultures, and a wide range of outdoor adventures. From Morocco to Madagascar , Cairo to Cape Town, we offer a range of fabulous African safaris, tours and beach holidays.
There are also a wide variety of accommodation options to choose from. Whether you are looking for an experience staying in modest bush camps and lodges, or are wishing to travel in total luxury staying at exclusive premier tented camps located in the heart of prime game viewing locations, we have the expert advice to create the safari experience you are looking for.
We understand that every traveller is different, so we tailor our Africa safaris and tours to suit your requirements. You choose where and when you want to go, where you want to stay, and our experienced Africa staff will custom design an itinerary to suit your specific style, interests and budget. We also offer one or two escorted set-departures every year for those travellers who prefer to travel in a group.
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Wilderness Safaris Luxury Camps
Dedicated to sharing Africa’s wildest places with guests in a responsible manner, Wilderness Safaris operates on 2.6 million hectares of southern Africa’s best wildlife parks and reserves, using only camps that are designed to be as eco-friendly as possible, in some of the world’s best wilderness and wildlife locations. For more information, please view the following destination pages: Botswana , Namibia , Zambia & Zimbabwe .
Luxury Rail Journeys with Rovos Rail
Travel Agatha Christie style on opulent Rovos Rail which easily rivals the Orient Express. Re-live history and step back in time to the romantic days of pre-war rail travel with luxurious suites, lavish period decor and an elegant Victorian dining car. Journey from the historic railway station in Pretoria to beautiful Cape Town, or travel north to the renowned Victoria Falls. For details please view the following destination page: South Africa .
South Africa – Legendary Kruger Safari
For the ultimate wildlife experience there is little to rival South Africa’s Kruger National Park and its surrounding exclusive private game reserves. Offering an unrivalled opportunity to view Africa’s famous “Big 5” as well as wild dog, cheetah, and herds of plains game, famous lodges include Mala Mala, Sabi Sabi, Singita, and Londolozi. For more information, please view the following destination page: South Africa .
Kenya Safari – Masai Mara
The famous Masai Mara encompasses both a national reserve and a Maasai tribal area on Kenya’s south west border with Tanzania. It is considered to offer the best game viewing in Kenya due to its abundant species of birds and animals including grazers such as zebra, giraffe and elephant, as well as predators such as lion, leopard and cheetah. For more information, please view the following destination page: Kenya .
South Africa – Grootbos Private Reserve
The award winning Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers 5 star luxury accommodation overlooking the Cape’s famous Walker Bay where up to 160 Southern Right whales make their home between June and December. It is possible to see the “Marine Big 5” – whales, great white sharks, dolphins, seals and penguins – all in one day. For more information, please view the following destination page: South Africa .
Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Trekking
An encounter with a family of mountain gorillas in the mountainous forests of Rwanda or Uganda is without doubt one of the world’s most inspiring wildlife experiences. These endangered primates live in the cool, mist-swathed forests of the Virunga Volcanoes, or in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. For more information, please view the following destination pages: Rwanda and Uganda .
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When planning a Kenya Jungle Safari, you are likely to come across the renowned Big Five animals that are a must-see. The Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants, African buffalo, and rhinoceros, are the classic wildlife sightings during a safari adventure. Opting for Big Five Kenya safaris is a top-notch choice.
Kenya stands as a dream destination for enthusiasts of nature, wildlife, and photography. The journey starts in the bustling capital city of Nairobi, where urban life seamlessly blends with lush greenery. Get ready to witness some of the world’s most awe-inspiring marvels—four national parks await your exploration, offering glimpses of majestic creatures like lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, flamingoes , and potentially even cheetahs, along with a diverse array of bird species.
- Take in the gorgeous landscape and relish the wildlife of the savannahs during your Kenya trip.
- Watch the big cats in their natural habitats hunting big game against the stunning backdrop of the savannah.
- Witness the Big Five—lions, leopards, African elephants, African buffalo, and rhinoceroses.
- See other members of the Kenyan ecosystem, such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, flamingos, kingfishers, storks, ostriches, and eagles.
- Get a stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli.
- Spend time watching flamingoes and rhinos in Nakuru and take a cruise on Lake Naivasha.
- Get a unique perspective and in-depth knowledge of the Kenyan ecosystem from expert guides.
- Enjoy various activities like safaris, trekking, water safaris, game drives, and more.
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Begin your unforgettable Kenya Jungle Safaris with Wild Voyager, a journey filled with exciting activities like game drives, boat safaris, bird-watching, sailing close to the hippos, hiking, and even bicycle safaris. These are designed to involve you in the heart of Kenya’s breathtaking wilderness. Every moment promises an amazing connection with nature.
The final leg of the tour is the perfect finish for your Kenya trip—the Masai Mara—the most sought-after safari destination in the world, rich in wildlife and biodiversity. You will get a chance to view the stunning beauty and vastness of the savannahs. To spot the Big Five animals , the Kenya jungle is the best safari destination.
These Big Five animals are only found in 11 countries, all belonging to the African continent. Witnessing them in their natural habitats is one of the iconic experiences during your trip. Each of the Big Five animals in the group is part of the charismatic megafauna. It refers to animal species that are large and often have widespread popular appeal. During an African safari, the Big Five are the most well-known among avid safari-goers.
The term ‘Big Five’ was first coined in the late 1800s during Africa’s colonial period. The Big Five refers to those animals that were considered the most challenging and dangerous to encounter during a safari.
However, the safari of the colonial period wasn’t anything like it is today. During those times, the safari was undertaken by trophy hunters to kill animals on foot. So, big game hunters killed the Big Five animals and they classified them as the most difficult animals to hunt. Fortunately, at present, the Big Five Kenya jungle safaris involve shooting these animals but only with cameras.
The Big Five group can be spotted around Africa, from Botswana’s Okavango Delta to Kruger National Park of South Africa and even Namibia’s Etosha National Park. But the Big Five are best witnessed in Kenya jungle safari , also home to Mount Kenya – the second-highest peak on the continent.
Along with the Big Five, travellers also have the opportunity to see other members of the Kenyan ecosystem. These include zebras, gazelles, wildebeest, giraffes, hyenas, cheetahs, and endangered species like African wild dogs and Jackson’s hartebeest.
Tracking elusive leopards, admiring black rhinos from afar, seeing herds of elephants bathing, and witnessing head-strong fights between buffalos and lion pride are just some experiences that can be seen and felt during a Big Five African safari.
With its wealth of wildlife, dramatic sceneries, and beautiful cultures, the Big Five Kenya jungle safaris are one of the most popular vacation itineraries.
Icons of the Savannah: A Quick Glimpse into Big Five Kenya Safari
The Big Five group consists of five different animal species. Each is special and iconic on its own. Here is a brief introduction to the Big Five found in Kenya.
African bush elephant
The African bush elephant is a large mammal with thick, almost hairless skin and a long yet flexible trunk. It is the largest mammal in the world and the biggest of the three elephant species. Despite their gigantic size, they can hide well in tall grass.
African elephants live longer than any other mammal except humans, approximately 70 years. Elephant herds are led by a matriarch – the eldest female of the group.
The African lion is one of the most social among all cat species. They are also the only cats that live in large family groups called pride. They enjoy the title of ‘King of the Jungle’ as lions are considered to be the fiercest and most dangerous predators on land. They use ambush and stalking techniques to hunt most of the herbivores’ animals.
Males are distinguished from females with their big size and shaggy manes. These manes also frighten rivals, protect their throat from attacks, and attract females.
Lions are the most famous of the Big Five animals, and Kenya is home to some of the largest and most well-known pride in Africa. The Maasai Mara Reserve is particularly famous for its lion sightings, and visitors can often see lions lounging in the grass or hunting for prey.
Lions are social animals and live in groups called pride, which are usually led by a dominant male. They are also skilled hunters and can take down prey much larger than themselves, making them a fearsome predator.
The African leopard is one of the graceful yet ferocious hunters. They are closely related to jaguars, lions, and tigers. They are also one of the most elusive and hunt during the night.
The best time to spot leopards is early in the morning or at night. During the daytime, they are particularly camouflaged behind a tree or in the undergrowth.
Leopards are the smallest species of the big cat family. However, they are known for their sharp hunting skills and astounding strength. A leopard’s distinctive spots are known as rosettes as they resemble the shape of a rose.
Leopards are one of the most elusive of the Big Five animals and are often difficult to spot in the wild. However, they are also one of the most beautiful and adaptable animals in Africa, with their distinctive spotted coats and powerful hunting skills.
Leopards are solitary and nocturnal, making them challenging to find during the day. However, visitors on a Big Five Kenya Jungle safari may have the opportunity to see leopards resting in trees or stalking prey in the early morning or late afternoon.
Cape buffalo are regarded as the most dangerous of all Big Five animals when encountered during Kenya jungle adventure safaris . They are large, strong, and have an intimidating set of horns.
These animals are overly protective of their territory and feel threatened when someone disturbs them. They are known to charge with aggressive speed.
Buffalos are mostly found in huddled groups and herds. They spend most of their time grazing in floodplains and savannahs.
African buffalos are one of the favorite prey for lions. Nonetheless, due to their sharp thorns, strong hooves, and formidable defenses, they pose a massive danger to the lion and even cause serious damage. Watching real-time fights between these two is one of the highlights of a Big Five Kenya jungle safari .
African buffalos are large, powerful animals that can weigh up to 1,500 pounds. They are known for their large, curved horns and their tough, thick hides, which make them a formidable opponent for predators.
Buffalos are herbivores and graze on grasses and other vegetation, and they are often found in large herds. Visitors on Big Five Kenya safaris may see these impressive animals grazing in the grasslands or drinking from a waterhole.
Rhinoceros are an endangered species. Today, as a result of persistent conversation across various African regions, black rhinos have a current population of more than 5000.
It is a rare Big Five to see on a Kenya jungle safari and witnessing them from a distance is an extremely special venture.
Black rhinos have hooked lips while white rhinos have a square lip. Black rhinos have two horns, occasionally a third as well, known as the small posterior horn. Both species of rhinoceros weigh at least 5000 pounds individually and their horns grow up to five feet long.
There are two species of rhinoceros in Kenya: the black rhino and the white rhino. Both species are critically endangered due to poaching and habitat loss. Rhinos are large, heavily built animals that can weigh up to 5,000 pounds.
They are known for their distinctive horns, which are made of keratin, the same material as human hair and nails. Visitors during Big Five Kenya safaris may have the opportunity to see rhinos grazing in the grasslands or resting in the shade.
Where to encounter the Big Five during your Kenya Jungle Safari
Spotting these animals is not limited to just one national park or reserve in Kenya. There are various regions where travellers can enjoy witnessing Big Five during Kenya jungle safari s. Experienced guides and rangers combined with world-class game reserves make up for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Here are some places to spot the Big Five animals:
Masai Mara National Park
Among all the places in Kenya , Masai Mara is the most famous jungle safari destination. It is home to the famous wildebeest migration . Other than that, the Mara is characterized by its abundance of wildlife and classic savannah views. The Masai Mara houses the Big Five African animals along with families of hippos and topi.
Since the park has no fences, game drives become even more adventurous and exciting. Travelers can safely spot these animals while being accompanied by guides. The park is the ideal location to enjoy walking safaris, hot air balloon rides, and bush picnics.
Tsavo National Park
The Tsavo East and West National Park are perfect for wild and exciting adventures. The Big Five sightings are always anticipated in this national park. Particularly, Tsavo West displays elephants sand bathing in red dust. This region is also an outstanding protected area in Kenya.
The park is dominated by various habitats. It is host to a wide range of animals and more than 500 species of birds. Being one of the oldest yet largest national parks in the county, it offers exciting tours in Kenya. Tsavo is also a lesser-known park. In Tsavo, you can enjoy Big Five sightings while being away from much of the tourist crowd.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli is one of the popular parks, famed for showcasing aesthetic views of elephants traversing against the backdrop of magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro . The park is known as the ‘Land of Giants’ due to the large herd of elephants that roam the savannah. The Big Five in Amboseli is particularly famous for spot in their scenic habitats.
The unobstructed views of Amboseli allow for year-round wildlife viewing. Travelers can spot lions, leopards, buffalos, and even cheetahs during game drives.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru is an alkaline lake and a major attraction of the park. It attracts huge flocks of pink flamingoes which make up for an incredible sight.
Travelers on Big Five Kenya jungle safari s are thrilled to spot rhinos grazing against the backdrop of enormous flamingoes. Near the shallow alkaline waters of the lake, millions of other birds are spotted nesting.
So, along with wildlife lovers, enthusiastic birders can also enjoy exploring Lake Nakuru. Travelers can have frequent sightings of the lion leopard, giraffe, hippo, warthog, and ostrich in the park.
Lewa Conservancy
Located in northern Kenya, Lewa Conservancy is a leading area for the conservation of wildlife and its habitats. This private wildlife reserve was first established to protect rare black rhinos and Grevy’s zebra. Today, there are more than 60 animal species that roam the conservancy. Travelers can enjoy fulfilling Big Five Kenya safaris in Lewa.
To enjoy a unique experience, travelers can also opt for horseback and cam rides. Along with the Big Five, the most routinely spotted animals at Lewa include the reticulated giraffe, eland, Beisa oryx, wild dog, and many more.
Optimal Moments: Planning Your Big Five Kenya Safari for the Ultimate Wildlife Encounter
Each season of Kenya displays something new, making this country a year-round destination. However, the best months to spot the Big Five in Kenya are from July to October. This period in Kenya marks the peak season of jungle safari .
The vegetation becomes sparse during these months and so, spotting the Big Five becomes easier. The weather also remains favorable during these months. This way, you can enjoy your Big Five Kenya safaris comfortably.
Optimal Lodgings for Your Big Five Kenya Jungle Safari
Kenya offers world-class and incredible accommodation options. From lodges to camps, various types of accommodation suiting your taste and budget are found in Kenya. However, to watch the Big Five, we recommend the Olgatuni Camp situated in the heart of Masai Mara.
The Mara itself is the top place to see the Big Five. Furthermore, Olgatuni Camp is strategically built inside the reserve to display the best views of the surrounding animals.
Olgatuni Camp offers the most authentic experiential stay in Masai Mara. In fact, the camp is located close to a resident leopard and lion pride as well as other Big Five animals.
The camp has a rustic ambiance, offering the perfect African safari experience. Its services are high-quality and take care of every traveler’s needs. It is the best accommodation to choose from in Masai Mara for rewarding Big Five safaris.
How to See the Big Five Animals in Kenya
In Kenya , many parks and reserves offer jungle safari s to witness the Big Five in their natural habitats. One of the most popular and classic ways to see Big Five animals is through game drives which take place in safari vehicles. You can also spot the Big Five during hot air balloon rides offered by selected parks and reserves of Kenya.
Going on Big Five Kenya jungle safaris is one of the most exciting vacations to consider. Talk to the experts of Wild Voyager today to enjoy customised and perfect adventure tours in Kenya.
To see the Big Five animals, the Kenya jungle is one of the best safari places in Africa. The Big Five refers to the lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros, which were historically considered the most challenging and dangerous animals to hunt.
Today, these animals are protected and revered for their impressive size, strength, and beauty, and they are a major draw for tourists visiting Kenya.
In conclusion, the Big Five Kenya jungle safari s is an unforgettable experience for anyone who loves wildlife and nature. The chance to see lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinos up close in their natural habitat is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
By protecting these incredible animals and their habitats, we can ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy the beauty and majesty of the Big Five in Kenya.
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- Tips For Jungle Safari For An Adventure-Laden Trip Into The Wild
A jungle safari is one of the most coveted experiences to sight wild animals, birds, and exotic flora in a natural habitat. But there are certain rules and tips for jungle safari that one needs to keep in mind before and during the safari tour to ensure it’s an enjoyable and safe experience. While traversing in a jungle is fun and adventurous, it can turn into a disaster if not planned and executed properly .
Whether you are going on your tenth safari or first, preparing for it beforehand cannot be taken lightly. Right from booking well in time, packing the right safari luggage, wearing proper clothes, preparing for the unexpected, to maintaining one’s safety and welfare inside the park, everything needs to be spick and span for a memorable time inside the jungle. Thus, we have compiled for you some essential safari tips that will let you have the most fabulous time inside the world’s biodiversity hotspots teeming with exotic flora, fauna, and avifauna.
Find Below The Best Tips For Jungle Safari
Leave your worldly pleasures and flashy gadgets back home and experience the magic of being one with nature. The more time you spend in the midst of the world’s most primitive parts, the more connected you’ll feel with your inner self. All you need to do is make sure you respect the given rules of the jungle and follow the mentioned hacks for a better safari experience.
1. Planning & Research
The best tips for jungle safari would be to do proper research about the forest reserve you’re visiting and plan your trip accordingly. A well-planned jungle safari in India and abroad can help you have the best safari experience as well as cut down on unnecessary costs.
Know About The Safari Reserve
Do a proper research about the place you wish to explore through your safari tour – everything from the distance, area, best time to visit, type of flora and fauna you’ll encounter, to the rules and regulations set down by the respective forest authorities. One should be well aware of what the place holds, not only to enjoy a great safari experience but also to determine what to carry.
Set Down A Budget
From the transport you’re using to get to the location, to services like a guide, safari vehicle (jeep, canter, elephant, trek), safari duration, entrance fee, food, and accommodation, you will be required to pay for a lot of things, especially during India safari tours. So set down a limit to your expenditures. At the same time, try and be flexible with your expenditures as the cost may fluctuate.
Plan Your Safari In Dry Season
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It is always advised to plan your safari in the dry season as the heat during this time forces the animals to lurk around waterholes more often. Other than that, there is hardly any vegetation around water holes which ultimately exposes the fauna and enhances the chance to spot them. Besides, many wildlife sanctuaries and reserves remain closed for tourists during the monsoon season since the chances of landslides and marshy terrains increases during this time.
Be Open To Staying Primitive
Too addicted to your tech? A jungle safari and camping is probably not a good idea for you then! One can only enjoy a jungle safari when they allow themselves to blend in with nature, disconnecting from the outside world, and forgetting about the worries of life and work. A safari trip takes you deep into the heart of nature, amid everything serene and secluded, so that you might be able to get a taste of how peaceful life was before urbanization and industrialization set in.
Be Prepared For Temperature Fluctuations
While the afternoons would squeeze the last drop of sweat out of you, the evenings might freeze you to death. It is always a good idea to keep a constant check on the temperature variations and predictions about the reserve area you’re visiting and prepare yourself likewise. Thanks to Google, it is ever so easy to stay up to date on such information so that you may not have to suffer nasty surprises on your trip into the wild.
Pre-Book Your Safari And Accommodation
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Most African safari tips would tell you to pre-book safaris so as to avoid last minute hassles of waiting outside the ticket counter in long queues. If you’ve pre-planned your vacay, then booking your safari in advance is the best idea. Indian wildlife reserves and nature parks too offer online booking facilities these days to spare visitors the trouble of standing in long queues before slow ticket counters.
Bookings start way before the onset of summer. With limited safari tours per day in a limited number of vehicles per wildlife sanctuary, your chance of taking your family on that much-awaited safari tour will grow lesser with every delay. So make sure you book well in time to reserve yourself and your loved ones a seat on the vehicle of your choice and a room in the best hotel, lodge, or eco stay in the area.
Opt For Guided Organised Safari Tours
If you’re a pro at wildlife safaris, you can surely opt for a private tour. But then there’s no way you can know more than the (government authorized) forest guides who spend half their life inside the jungle you’re visiting. They are well equipped with the who, what, when, why, and how of every animal and bird in that jungle so that they’ll get you to the right place at the right time well before the beast has even graced the spot with his presence. All it takes them is a glance at that footprint to tell you which animal had crossed your path, and how long ago!
Book A Dawn Or Dusk Safari
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The animals and birds are most active at this time, which is why most tips for jungle safari would tell you to book a dawn or dusk safari, or a full day safari beginning at dawn and ending at dusk. Don’t forget to leave very early in the morning for a dawn safari so as to avoid waiting at the entrance gates for things like permit checks.
2. What To Carry
Image Source Packing right is essential for a jungle safari in India and anywhere overseas. If you’re wondering what to take on safari, here are the things that we’d suggest:
- Electronics: A charged camera, extra batteries, extra memory cards, binoculars (ideal – 8X40 or 10X50)
- Sun Protection: A sunscreen lotion, sunshades, a wide brimmed hat, scarf (for dust)
- Personal Safety: Antiseptic cream, insect repellent cream, medication (if allergic to dust or certain flora type), antiviral hand wash, first aid kit, flashlight
- Important Documents: ID proof, tickets, booking confirmation (scanned beforehand)
- Food: Packed snacks like glucose biscuits, energy bars food (only to be eaten during break time), sufficient water
- Clothes: Thin layers (since the weather can be unpredictable)
- Some handy cash
Now, here are some things that ought NOT be in your safari luggage:
- A radio or any other musical item
- Perfume, deodorant, or any other kind of body fragrance
- Unwrapped, pungent food items
3. Dressing Up
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You may be a fashionista back home, but here, you have to dress up according to the norms of the jungle. Following are some basic things you need to keep in mind while dressing up for your safari. Abiding by these tips for jungle safari will ensure your safety and that of others.
- Wear comfortable, airy t-shirts, convertible cargo pants (preferably waterproof), fleece jackets
- Wear colours like Greens, Browns, Olives, and Khakis to blend in. Some African safari clothing tips tell visitors to avoid loud colours & bold prints
- Pick cloth material that is lightweight and breathable, like cotton
- Dress in layers to avoid plant allergies and beat the changing weather
- Avoid wearing flashy things like jewelry
- Cover your arms and legs. Sleeveless tops & capris won’t protect against insect bites
- Wear strong, comfortable, and covered sports shoes (or sneakers) with socks
- Mask your face to protect from the dust
- Wear a hat or a cap to keep the heat away
A jungle safari will surely take you on a joyride amid the wild and let you get up and close with nature. Though filled with exotic flora and fauna, a jungle can be dangerous if one isn’t cautious. It is imperative to stay safe as one wrong move can turn your ‘fun’ into a disaster. Any general safari advice will always include the below mentioned safety tips.
Follow these DOs and DON’Ts of jungle safari in India and abroad for an enjoyable and safe time inside the jungle.
DOs Of Jungle Safari
- Familiarise yourself with the park’s rules and regulations beforehand and make sure you follow them when inside the park
- Follow the safari guide’s instructions at all times like your life depends on it (and it does!)
- Maintain silence during the safari
- Drive slowly and cautiously to avoid hitting animals as they might appear suddenly
- Maintain a safe distance from the animals
- You must follow the park timings
- Allow the animals to cross first while driving through the forest
- Honour safari timings. Reach on time and leave on time
- Keep the camera flash off
- Bring a flexible camera cover to protect it against the dirt and dust
- Empty your bowels and bladders before you set off on the safari or wait for the toilet break
DON’Ts Of Jungle Safari
- Speak loudly or play music inside the park reserve
- Use your mobile phone as much as possible
- Drink or smoke in the forest
- Leave combustibles in the car
- Offer eatables to birds and animals
- Tease, disturb, or hit animals
- Eat at any time other than the allotted break time
- Litter around
- Get off your vehicle unless asked to
- Wear bright and exposing clothes
- Wear deodorants and perfumes
- Bring infants or children with dust and fur allergies
- Enter restricted and prohibited areas
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The forest may be a tourist attraction for you, but it’s the home of the wild animals and birds you find inside it. They rule it, not you! If you expect your guests to respect the rules and regulations of your house, then you also need to follow the norms of the jungle where you are the guests. There can’t be better tips for jungle safari to make one understand the importance of abiding by the guidelines set down by wildlife sanctuaries across the world.
5. Wildlife Spotting
You’ve planned your trip well, you have all you need for your safari by your side, and you are also following the forest rules. But, alas, you still haven’t been able to spot a single wild animal or bird. Where then, did you go wrong?
There are certain factors you need to consider before embarking on a jungle safari so that you have the maximum chance of spotting the beast of the jungle that you came all the way to see. The following tips for jungle safari will help you while you’re planning and executing your safari ride so that you can make the most of your visit to the jungle.
- Read about the animals and birds in the park to know where you are most likely to spot them on your tour
- As established, visit the jungle in the dry season. During summers, most of the animals can be found lurking near the water holes, exposed owing to the less amount of vegetation at these spots
- Start the safari at dawn and end it by dusk as most of the animals can be found outside their shelters during this time. Reptiles and crocodiles can be spotted during midday
- Stay longer at the hotspots, like canals, river banks, lakes, ponds, etc
- Pick a good guide. Safari guides always stay in contact with each other, so if one spots the highlight animal of the park, it will be communicated to the others and everyone will get a chance to witness it
- Make use of your binoculars (or your camera’s zoom lens). They can help you identify animals hiding in the bushes
- Familiarise yourself with the sounds of different birds if you’re into bird watching and photography
- Be still and maintain silence while observing or photographing fauna, especially birds
In the end, let’s wrap up with a very important safari advice – respect wildlife and do your bit to conserve nature .
Further Read: 15 Best Wildlife Resorts In India For A Thrilling Experience
We hope these tips for jungle safari will help you have an adventure of a lifetime when you traverse deep into the mighty jungle. Follow these guidelines to make the most of your trip and also stay safe at the same time. Know of any more safari tips? Let us know in the comments below.
Kanika Saxena
Kanika has 4 years of experience in writing blogs and marketing content for travel. And when she’s not writing, she’s either exploring new terrains in a different corner of the world, or out in the city freezing urban scenarios in her camera.
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Jungle & Rainforest Safaris
Immerse yourself in some of the world's most biodiverse and vibrant ecosystems. Embarking on a jungle and rainforest safari is an unparalleled adventure; the planet’s most spectacular jungles are home to an extraordinary wealth of flora that supports some of the most eye-popping fauna of every shape, shade and size imaginable.
Take your pick of a variety of jungle safaris, from driving through the undulating wilds of India in search of tigers and sloth bears; taking to the great snaking rivers of Borneo to spy orangutans and proboscis monkeys; picking your way through the orchid-dotted jungles of Madagascar while keeping your eyes peeled for lemurs; to trekking into the mountains of Volcanoes National Park on the trail of gorillas.
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Jungle & Rainforest Safari Destinations
One of the flagship endangered species of global wildlife, the Royal Bengal tiger still patrols the forests of the Indian subcontinent. With its habitat quickly disappearing, it is more essential than ever to visit the terrain of the tigers in show of support of their never-ending battle.
The Best Places in India to see Tigers
India stands as a premier haven for tiger enthusiasts, promising the enchanting opportunity to witness these majestic cats in their untamed habitats. Unveiling exclusive insights, we guide you through the National Parks where the prospect of encountering these extraordinary animals is most promising.
Borneo Jungle & Rainforest Safaris
Unfortunately, with so many threats to Borneo’s rainforests in this day and age, the vast forests of this tropical island are rapidly diminishing. There are, however, still some great places to visit to see some of the worlds most endangered wildlife on this beautiful tropical island.
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Africa Rainforest Safaris
Forming part of the Congo Basin, Volcanoes National Park is home to some of the last remaining mountain gorillas of the world inhabiting dense tropical rainforest. The Congo basin itself conjures up images of vast dense jungle, wild rivers and undiscovered tribes.
Volcanoes National Park
A ‘true island in the sky’, the Volcanoes National Park is home to some of the world’s few remaining mountain gorilla, which were first studied here in 1959 by George Schaller.
Often referred to as “The Red Island” due to the deforestation that has taken place over the years and the red laterite soils being washed out into the surroundings oceans, Madagascar is still fortunate enough to have some pristine tracts of rainforest left intact.
Andasibe National Park
Probably one of the best lemur experiences in the world, Andasibe National Park is the best place to spot the Indri, the largest living lemur! The park is separated into two distinct areas, Speciale d’Analamazaotra (usually known as Perinet - the old name of a French nearby town and rail station) to the south, and Park National de Mantidia to the north. Created in 1989, it encompasses the same humid lush forest throughout, covered with moss and trees, peppered with over 100 extraordinary orchid species and dotted with lakes.
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- Moisture wicking garments
- Mosquito Repellent
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The Best Jungle Lodges in the World
After the heart-pounding sensation of being in close proximity to spectacular wildlife, what better way to relax and reflect on your latest encounters than at a polished-to-perfection lodge. Stay deep within the jungle in an eco-lodge perched over the river’s edge, or perhaps wrapped in the white-washed elegance of an imperial hotel. As an exquisite meal settles into your stomach and you gaze at the setting sun, be sure to sip a cocktail on the veranda to put the seal on another unforgettable day in the jungle.
Cristalino Lodge
Cristalino Lodge is built to emphasise engagement with the natural environment. Cristalino lodge keeps its guests in stylish comfort, offering comfortable rooms and a good range of facilities. Offering three choices of accommodation, all built with environmental sustainability in mind. For relaxation, the lodge features a floating deck where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the pristine waters of the Cristalino River.
Pacuare Lodge
This unique, luxury eco-hotel is situated on the banks of one of the world’s most scenic, white-water wonders, the Pacuare River. Named as one of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World, at Pacuare Lodge even your journey is an adventure, as you arrive via white water rafting. 20 suites surrounded by tropical rainforest, where exotic birds sing and colourful butterflies flit between the trees.
Borneo Rainforest Lodge is set in the fauna and flora rich Danum Valley; this rustic lodge is the perfect place to stay on a selection of bespoke Borneo holidays. The spacious main building offers an open veranda where the traveller can sit back and enjoy the incredible diversity of this forest environment whilst wooden chalets and bungalows provide comfortable lodgings for guests. The mist shrouded treetops and babbling river lull one to sleep after a day's wildlife spotting.
Virunga Lodge
Virunga Lodge is a comfortable eco-lodge located on a hillside overlooking the Virunga Volcanoes and Lakes Ruhondo and Bulera. 360 degree breathtaking views make this one of the top lodge destinations in Africa. The lodge boasts eight charming bandas, each adorned with a private veranda that frames views of the picturesque lakes and majestic volcanoes. After a day of exhilarating mountain gorilla tracking, guests can find respite in the warm embrace of open fireplaces in the lounge and dining room.
Mantadia Lodge
Mantadia Lodge, located in the stunning surroundings of Andasibe and Mantadia National Parks, is a gateway to Madagascar's natural nature. With its modern facilities and 25 well-appointed rooms, including WiFi and cosy wood fires, visitors may relax while immersed in the surrounding rainforest. The lodge's elevated position allows for panoramic vistas, adding to the charm of the experience.
Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge
Embrace the heart of the Amazon Rainforest in a mosquito-free haven at Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge. The exclusive lodge offers 16 suites and 4 luxury bungalows, ensuring a comfortable and immersive rainforest experience. Nestled within the Estação Ecológica de Anavilhanas, the largest river archipelago in the world, the lodge is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of approximately 400 islands, lakes, and rivers, stretching over 90 kilometers.
Kilimanjaro Safaris
A Truly Wild Adventure
Explore the Harambe Wildlife Reserve, home to over 30 species living in 110 acres of picturesque open plains, shady forest landscapes and rocky wetlands. Your rugged safari vehicle is driven by an expert guide, who helps point out animals and shares fascinating wildlife facts during this extraordinary 18-minute expedition.
Unique Animal Sightings Spot a lounging hippopotamus nestled in a peaceful pond. Behold a regal lion sunbathing on a rocky perch. Drive past a towering giraffe grazing on the tall trees or a white rhino relaxing in the cool mud. Other amazing animals you may encounter include cheetahs, crocodiles, elephants, painted dogs, zebras—and so many more!
Since animals have minds of their own, every expedition is a unique and unforgettable experience. Be sure to keep your eyes open and have a camera ready—you never know what you’ll see on a Kilimanjaro Safaris outing.
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A Complete Guide to an African Safari
Many adventurers and environmental lovers desire to go on an African safari. It's an amazing journey as it offers the opportunity to see magnificent animals in their natural habitat, beautiful scenery, and diverse cultural experiences.
An African safari is an intensive experience that can forge a deep connection between you and nature. Africa has some of the most magnificent wildlife mammals that are really rare to see. Planning the right Africa Safari requires proper research to find the right guides. The continent is rich with many species and a wide variety of scenery and natural habitats, from the wide savannas of the Serengeti to the verdant deltas of the Okavango.
Selecting a Safari Location
There are multiple safari locations in Africa; they're all different and have their own unique traits. You can choose African safari according to your preferences and the creatures, views, and landscapes you want to spot. Among the most popular, favored ones are these:
- Tanzania's Serengeti National Park:
One of the most amazing animal spectacles in the world, the Great Migration, takes place in the Serengeti every year. Exotic wildlife can be easily seen. Over two million zebras, gazelles, and wildebeests travel across the plains yearly for new grazing areas.
The Serengeti is home to the Big Five (elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, and leopard), making it an excellent place to see these magnificent creatures. Open savannas, riverine forests, and woodlands are among the park's diverse landscapes, home to many animals and complement the vibe itself.
- Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve:
As a part of the Serengeti ecosystem, the Maasai Mara also is a part of the Great Migration. It is well-known for its spectacular Mara River crossings.
Big cats (lions, leopards, and cheetahs) can be seen quite often in the reserve, offering fantastic chances for up-close encounters and photographs. If you want to witness the migratory range, then visiting this from July to October is the best time. For predator activity, December to February is most suitable. You can see a lot of different beautiful places just by walking safaris or hot air balloon drives and excursions to Maasai settlements.
- South Africa's Kruger National Park
With well-developed infrastructure, including asphalt roads, Kruger is one of Africa's most accessible parks, making it a good choice if you want to drive by yourself through it. Numerous bird species, wild canines, and the Big Five are among the many wildlife species that can be seen in the park. Through this experience , you can see rare species and learn more about them from experts, like their habits, food choice, food chain explanation, etc.
There are a lot of endangered species that are on the verge of extinction, and you must embrace their existence and beauty by visiting places rich in wildlife.
Kruger offers a range of lodging choices, including affordable campsites, self-catering rest camps, and opulent lodges. This way it will become easier for you to rest and look around Africa’s wildlife. The dry season runs from May to September, and it is considered the best chance to see wildlife. There are several ways to experience it, like night drives, birding, strolling safaris, and game drives. They will help you to catch up to everything that is possible to see during that particular season.
- Botswana's Okavango Delta
The enormous inland delta known as the Okavango Delta provides a rich and varied habitat for various forms of life. Seasonal flooding changes the terrain and provides experiences on a water-based safari unlike any other. There are different African safaris , and water-based safaris are one of them. With the help of safari experts and safety measures, you can see the beautiful sites in Okavango.
Viewing wildlife from a new angle is possible when exploring the delta's rivers by mokoro (traditional dugout canoe), speedboat, or on foot. With more than 400 bird species, including kingfishers, herons, and African fish eagles, the delta is a birdwatcher's dream. It is a distinctive inland delta that provides excellent birdwatching opportunities and water-based safari experiences.
- Botswana's Chobe National Park
Chobe is well-known for having a sizable population of elephants, especially around the Chobe River, where herds gather in great quantities during the dry season.
Boat safaris on the Chobe River give exceptional chances to see elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species up close. You can closely see the beauty of the bird species and other endangered species as well. Bird watching is definitely one of the activities that you must try while on Africa safaris. Also, you must know that Chobe is a convenient addition to a trip to Victoria Falls because of its proximity to the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. This way you can have a satisfactory and adventurous trip experience by visiting many places at once.
Safari Types
There are many types of African safaris, and each one of them offers a unique experience. You should know about the safaris better to experience Africa’s beauty in the best way possible.
Game Drives:
In these drives, skilled tour leaders with an in-depth understanding of the region's flora, fauna, and environment will guide you through. It takes place in open-top 4x4 vehicles that provide excellent visibility and access to diverse terrains.
The guides give another insight and improve the educational component of the safari by tracking animals and deciphering their actions.
It is considered the most suitable safari for seeing large mammals, birds, and reptiles, including the Big Five (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, and rhino).
Walking Safaris:
It is also done by well-trained professionals and armed guides for your protection. The extensive guides include information on tracking methods, wildlife habits, and ecological relationships. This way you learn about biodiversity and how it coexists with nature. During these safaris, importance is given to the more minute details seen in nature, like spoor (animal traces) and flora. Through walking safaris, you can learn in a better way by being up close to nature. Walking safaris are good for learning more about plants and birds (flora and fauna) as you can be close to them and see them first hand.
Boat Safaris:
The water life of Africa is also very mesmerizing, and you should experience it during your visit. The boat safari is the perfect choice for a water wildlife experience and places that have big waters around. It is carried out on lakes, rivers, deltas, including the Okavango Delta and the Chobe River in Botswana. Some of the rarest species of aquatic life can be seen in the rivers and lakes. Perfect for spotting crocodiles and hippos and taking some photos.
Other than the water wildlife, it's common to see elephants and other animals on the shore visiting the lake to drink and take baths. The boat safaris usually range from compact motorboats to huge pontoon boats depending on the amount of people on them.
Balloon Safaris:
It gives you a bird's-eye perspective of the land, enabling you to recognize its size and variety. Perfect for tracking huge herds and migratory patterns. They are usually planned for early in the morning; this offers breathtaking sunrise views and ideal lighting for photos.
The overall view of the surrounding area and its population is unmatched and through balloon safaris, you can see it. You can spot predators hunting or herds of animals traveling across the plains.
Safari Accommodations:
While planning your trip and safaris, don’t forget to check the accommodation. It is as important as the experts during your safari drives. The range of lodging alternatives is extensive, ranging from affordable campsites to opulent resorts. You can check the nearby safe accommodation options during the safaris. Let’s check out some of the best options:
It provides comfort and conveniences including eating areas, private rooms, and bathrooms with en suites. You can have gourmet dishes which will be made by experienced chefs. They often have seamless integration with the natural environment in mind, lending an air of tranquility and peace.
Tented Camps:
If you want to be well connected with nature, then you can go for permanent or semi-permanent tents furnished with basic conveniences; these locations offer a comfortable and adventurous experience. Tented campgrounds offer a special fusion of luxury and adventure, giving visitors the excitement of camping in the outdoors without compromising on necessities.
Mobile Camps:
They are usually located in isolated areas, providing a more natural and immersive experience. This allows you to have excellent animal viewing possibilities and lets visitors explore different areas of the safari region. As they are in a mobile area, they are more remote and undiscovered, offering a fully immersive experience.
Low-cost campsites:
Usually found inside or close to national parks, these sites offer basic amenities for guests on a tight budget. Budget campgrounds are more accessible to a wider variety of visitors since they don’t ask you to spend a lot on your accommodation. This way it will be easier to go on African safari with ease.
Bottom Line
If you plan to visit Africa and try an African safari, you must know some essential things like safari destinations, safari types and accommodation options. A safari in Africa is an adventure of a lifetime that offers unmatched opportunities to interact with wildlife and the natural world. You may guarantee a memorable and fulfilling vacation by meticulously organizing your trip, selecting the ideal location and time, packing sensibly, and placing a high priority on health and safety.
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Ranthambore Safari
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The jungle safari at Ranthambore National Park happens twice a day, every day, between the months of October and June and is a popular tourist attraction in Rajasthan. The wildlife safari is only permitted during the months of October-June and is not available on Wednesdays, as the park remains closed. Bookings for the Ranthambore safaris are handled by the Forest Department and are offered in two formats: Jeep Safari and Canter Safari. The Jeep Safari can accommodate up to 6 people, while the Canter Safari can hold up to 20 people at a time.
Although the Ranthambore’s Jeep Safari is slightly more expensive than the Canter, it is recommended by visitors who have experienced the wildlife of the park because it allows for more flexibility in movement and can access areas the Canter cannot.
The Safari lasts approximately 3 and a half hours and occurs twice a day: once in the morning and once in the evening. Since these safaris are very popular, it’s advisable to book well in advance. The park also reserves a certain number of seats every morning for slots in the evening of that day and the following morning. You can book the seats for your safari online.
A Brief Insight into Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Ranthambore National Park is among the foremost tiger reserves in the world that shelters the Bengal Tiger species. It is a favorite destination for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Located in Sawai Madhopur, in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan, Ranthambore Tiger Reserve has emerged as a renowned destination for wildlife tourism in India. Uniquely, the tigers here are active during the day, unlike most tigers that are typically nocturnal.
Given the substantial number of tigers that roam freely within the park, there’s a good chance of spotting one during a visit. These majestic creatures exist nonchalantly in the reserve, so if you’re keen on a close encounter, allowing you to observe them in all their grandeur, then a jungle safari is the way to go. Ranthambore National Park offers safaris for visitors eager to see the tigers in their natural habitat. In addition to the tigers, one might also encounter other wildlife such as leopards, hyenas, wild cats, reptiles, and a variety of birds that call Ranthambore home.
Need assistance with Ranthambore Safari bookings? Call or WhatsApp at +91-9212777225.
Best of Ranthambore’s Safari Zones
Ranthambore National Park is divided into ‘core areas’ and ‘buffer zones’. The ‘core areas’ are regions where tigers roam freely. To protect and support their habitat, deforestation and other commercial activities are prohibited in these areas. In contrast, ‘buffer zones’ are areas of the reserve where the land can be used by local people for farming or other purposes while still being managed for conservation by the government.
For visitor convenience, Ranthambore National Park is segmented into 10 zones for tiger sightings. Zones 1-5 constitute the core areas, while zones 6-10 are part of the buffer zone. Zones 3, 4, and 5 are particularly popular and preferred by many visitors. During the summer, tigers are more easily sighted in these zones due to the presence of lakes and other water bodies. These sites attract tigers and other animals looking to quench their thirst in the hot season.
Wildlife That Can Be Spotted During Ranthambore Jungle Safari
Being a tiger reserve, Ranthambore National Park has a large number of Tigers in its habitat. It also has other big cats such as-
- Fishing Cat
Apart from the wild cats, the park has other wild animals as well, such as:
- Indian Wild Boar
- Hanuman Langurs
- Sambar Deer
- Spotted Deer
- Indian Gazelle
- Blue Bull or Nilgai
Ranthambore also has abundant reptile species as well, like:
- Desert Monitor Lizards
- Banded Kraits
- Indian Pythons
- Indian Flap Shelled Turtle
- Russell’s Viper
- Snub Nosed Marsh Crocodiles
The bird enthusiasts can indulge in a wholesome bird watching experience due to the variety of birds that are found here. Some of them include:
- Woodpeckers
- Greylag Goose
- Asian Palm Swift
Ranthambore Safari Timings
Safari timings in the Ranthambore tiger reserve vary by season, so it’s best to confirm them before your visit-
Best Time for Ranthambore’s Jungle Safari
The best time to visit Ranthambore National Park is during the months of October to March since the weather is pleasant to travel. But it is during the months of April to June that you can see tigers more since they can be seen near the lakes and other water bodies to quench their thirst during the hot summer season.
- Advance Booking: Ensure you book your Ranthambore safari well in advance. Due to its popularity, failing to do so might result in not getting your preferred zone, vehicle, or even a seat.
- Multiple Safaris: Consider taking multiple safaris. This increases your chances of sighting a tiger, as sightings are influenced by both seasons and tiger movements.
- Hydration: Bring plenty of water. A safari typically lasts around 3 and a half hours.
- Binoculars: Given that animals might be distant, carrying binoculars can enhance your viewing experience.
- Clothing: Opt for earthy-toned clothes like brown, green, and beige. These help you blend in with the surroundings. Avoid bright colors like red, which might make animals cautious and deter them from approaching.
Dos and Don’ts During the Safari
- Protection: Carry sun hats, scarfs, and masks. The park’s climate is dry, and there can be considerable dust.
- Behavior: Stay composed and calm. Always listen to your guide.
- Feeding: Never feed the animals. They have ample food, and feeding them can be dangerous given their wild nature.
- Littering: Avoid littering during your safari. Instead, dispose of waste at designated spots.
- Vehicle Safety: Do not disembark from your vehicle and always remain seated.
- Noise: Refrain from making loud noises or sounds. This could deter animals and hinder sightings.
- Substances: Smoking and alcohol consumption are prohibited within the park’s premises.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ranthambore Safari
Q. what is the duration of a wildlife safari in ranthambore park.
The duration of one safari lasts for 3 hours in Ranthambore National Park.
Q. Will I get an exclusive or shared Jeep Safari?
The jeep requirement for the wildlife safari totally depends on client’s requirement. One can either book the entire 6-seater jeep or choose to opt for sharing jeep safari.
Q. Apart from the safari, what else is there to do at the Park?
Besides wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park, you can visit the other nearby tourist attractions like Ranthambore Fort, Jogi Mahal, Village Women Craft, Ranthambore School of Art and more.
Q. Am I allowed to bring my pet with me on the safari?
No, you are not allowed to bring your pet on the safari in the Park.
Q. How can I book my Safari online?
You can book the safari for Ranthambore Park by visiting our website. Fill up the mandatory form and your preferences. Once you are done with filling up the form, our tour expert will get back to you with the necessary information related to the safari in Ranthambore National Park.
Q. Could you please explain what do you mean by ‘naturalist at the time of the safari?’
By the term ‘naturalist at the time of the safari’ we mean a wildlife expert who would guide you about the flora, fauna and avifauna at the time of the safari.
Q. Are tourists allowed to bring food inside the park to feed the wild animals?
No, tourists are not allowed to bring food inside the Ranthambore National Park to feed the wild animals.
Q. Is it safe to take the Ranthambore Tiger Safari?
Yes, it is absolutely safe to take the Ranthambore Tiger Safari along with our tour representative who will guide you throughout the trip.
Q. Are drinks provided during the safari in the vehicle?
No, drinks are not provided during the safari in the vehicle but you can carry your own water bottle.
Q. Are we allowed to walk around the National Park?
No, you are not allowed to walk around the Ranthambore National Park.
Q. Will I face any danger during the safari in Ranthambore?
No, as it will be a guided tour you will not face any danger during the safari in Ranthambore.
Q. What is the location to arrive for the safari at Ranthambore Park?
If you haven’t booked hotel with us and is at Ranthambore for a day-trip, you can arrive at the Welcome Heritage Mount Valley Resort for the safari. However, if you have booked your stay at one of the hotels provided in our package, you will get the pickup service from the hotel for the respective safari zone gate.
Q. Can we get pick up service from our hotel in Sawai Madhopur?
No, we don’t provide pick up services from the hotel in Sawai Madhopur. Our pick up services are only available for the nearby hotels of Ranthambore.
Q. We are traveling with kids of this age (2,3,4). Do you have any age restrictions?
No, there is no age restrictions and you can freely travel to the Ranthambore tiger reserve with your kids of the age 2,3, and 4.
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An in-depth look at 13 iconic jungle species from around the globe.
Jungle animals are some of the most diverse and numerous of any habit on the planet. Before we look at some iconic jungle species it’s worth taking a moment to understand exactly what we mean by the term ‘jungle’.
What exactly is a jungle?
Nearly everyone has an idea about how they’d define the biome, and usage of the term ‘jungle’ has evolved significantly over the past fifty or so years.
Prior to the 1970s, all tropical forests were generically referred to as jungle, whether they were rainforests, cloud forests, or mangroves. Since then the terms ‘tropical forest’ and ‘rainforest’ have more or less completely replaced the term ‘jungle’ to describe humid tropical forests.
These days ‘jungle’ is used to describe the ground level of densely forested tropical areas where there is tangled vegetation and underbrush. Plants such as shrubs, grasses, vines, and moss thrive in jungles, which makes it very difficult for humans to penetrate on foot without cutting a path through.
Put simply, a jungle is a forested area that combines warm temperatures with dense, ground-level vegetation.
Is there a difference between a jungle and a rainforest?
Rainforests and jungles are similar in many ways – they are both warm, tropical forest habitats filled with thick vegetation – but there are also some key differences.
Jungles don’t have as much skyscraping vegetation, so unlike rainforests don’t have a thick canopy. In a rainforest the canopy block sunlight reaching the forest floor, so restricts vegetation growing on the forest floor, and holds in the moisture and humidity.
Because jungles have a much sparser canopy they are drier and lighter than rainforests and have much more vegetation growing at ground level.
13 Iconic jungle animals
Like rainforests, jungles tend to be areas unhampered by humans, so can provide one of the most exhilarating places (if difficult) places to spot wild animals in their natural habitat. Here’s our pick of 13 of the most iconic jungle animals:
One horned rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis)
Found: india and nepal.
one horned rhino
Whilst Africa’s rhinos are beasts to be extremely wary of, north-east India is home to the relatively approachable one-horned rhino. The expansive flat grasslands of Kaziranga National Park is fringed with jungle has a population of over 1,600 Indian one-horned rhinos, comprising over two-thirds of the world’s total.
The extra twist with rhino-spotting in Kaziranga is the option of an elephant-back ride around the park, which allows you to get within a couple of meters of the very relaxed rhinos.
Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica)
Found: india.
asiatic lion
Today’s Asiatic lion exists only in India’s Gir National Park and the surrounding areas. The habitat in the park is dry scrub land and open deciduous forest, which could certainly be described as jungle. There are around 300 Asiatic lions in Gir National Park and perhaps only 500 left in the whole world.
Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus)
Found: indian sub-continent.
A sloth bear in grassland
Sloth bears live in a range of dry and moist forests across the Indian subcontinent, seeking out trees, boulders, and shrubs to provide shelter. They are omnivorous but tend to stick to a diet of ants, termites, and fruits. Not yet endangered, sloth bears are listed by IUCN as vulnerable due to habitat loss.
Elephant (Loxodonta)
Found: west and central africa and south asia.
African forest elephant on the edge of the jungle
Whilst African elephants thought of as being found out in the open on the African savannas, there is a second elephant species in Africa known as the African forest elephant. As with their Asian elephant cousins, African forest elephants are significantly smaller than African savanna elephants, to allow them to move with suprising ease through the dense jungles and rainforests of West Africa and the Congo Basin.
African forest elephants and Asian elephants have similar diets of fruits, seeds, and young leaves, and a more varied diet than the African savanna elephant due to the richness of their habitat. They are considered vital to their respective jungle environments as distributors of seeds, as they spend their days foraging.
Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris)
A Bengal tiger lounging in the jungle shade
Bengal tigers are native to India and Nepal. These stunning cats are the most common tiger, accounting for around half the world’s tiger population. Bengal tigers are found predominantly in subtropical and elevated forests across the subcontinent, as well as thriving in the Sundarbans mango region on the India/Bangladesh border.
Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes)
Found: west and central africa.
Mother carrying baby chimpanzee on back
These great apes are found in a number of habitats across Central and West Africa. Chimpanzees actually have the widest range of all great apes, living in tropical rainforests and grasslands, as well as being jungle-dwelling animals.
Sharing around 99% of their genes with humans, these animals are our closest living relatives, and quite possibly the smartest animals on Earth other than Man.
Three-toed sloth ( Bradypodidae bradypus )
Found: central and south america.
3 toed sloth hanging in the rainforest canopy
Sloths have an incredibly low metabolic rate and need only a few leaves and twigs for nutrition, along with a very slow digestive system leading to their sluggish pace. In combination, the sloth’s anatomical structure differs from other mammals in having very long arms with very short shoulder -blades, which allows them a large reach without the effort of too much movement, and adds to their languid style of movement.
The three-toed sloth is, in fact, the slowest mammal in the world , moving at the hair raising speed of up to 2.4 meters per minute on the ground. When they’re up in their favored rainforest canopy they’re able to pick up their speed to around a 4.6 meters per minute.
Jaguar (Panthera onca)
A stunning jaguar walks towards the camera
Jaguars are found in South and Central America, preferring wet lowland habitats, swampy savannas, and tropical rain forests. They are known to almost anything they can catch, including deer, crocodiles, snakes, monkeys, deer, sloths, tapirs, turtles, eggs, frogs and toads , and fish. The jaguar has the strongest bite of all the cat family – with a bite-force 1.4M kg per m² its bite is twice as strong as a lion’s.
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Gorilla (Gorilla)
A western lowland gorilla gives the camera the eye
Although the most numerous of all gorilla subspecies, the western lowland gorilla (pictured) is still an endangered species . They inhabit the remote, dense tropical rainforests of Angola, Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Equatorial Guinea.
Their remote and secluded habitats make it difficult to accurately estimate their numbers, but conservationists put the total population at almost 100,000 . This number is known to be decreasing, however, with the animals threatened by poaching, disease, climate change, habitat degradation, and destruction.
Okapi (Okapia johnstoni)
Found: democratic republic of the congo.
An okapi’s head and hindquarters
Despite having zebra-like markings the rare and unusual looking okapi is actually a member of the giraffe family. Their striking striped hindquarters camouflaged them and help them disappear into the forest.
Living in the dense tropical rainforests of Central Africa they use their long, sticky, giraffe-like tongues to graze on leaves, ferns, grasses, and fruit.
Black howler monkey (Alouatta caraya)
Found: south america.
Black howler monkey
The black howler monkey is so named because of the loud howl it makes when marking its territory. Their call has been described as a strong wind blowing through a tunnel, and can be heard up to 3 kilometers away, carrying across the jungle vegetation.
Sulawesi bear cuscus (Ailurops ursinus)
Found: indonesia.
Sulawesi bear cuscus
The Sulawesi bear cuscus is actually an arboreal marsupial rather than a bear but is so named for it’s dark, thick bear-like fur. As with most marsupials newborns are underdeveloped and carried in a pouch on the mothers’ belly until they can navigate the Indonesian jungle themselves.
Siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus)
Found: south east asia.
Siamang chilling in the canopy
Growing up to 1.5meters long siamangs are the largest species of gibbons in the world. They have long, shaggy black hair and a mostly hairless face, and are known for their loud whooping call made using an inflatable throat pouch. As with black howler monkeys, these calls are used to mark territorial boundaries between groups.
What did you think of these iconic jungle animals? Have you had the opportunity to see any of these creatures in the wild? Let us know in the comments section below!
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The Jungle Safari at the Statue of Unity is a world-class zoological park located in the highlands near the Sardar Sarovar Dam and the tallest statue in the world, “The Statue Of Unity.” This 375-acre park boasts a unique collection of indigenous and exotic animals and birds from various regions of the world, offering visitors an unforgettable adventure filled with scenic beauty and wildlife encounters.
The Jungle Safari has seven different levels ranging from an altitude of 29 meters to 180 meters, providing a diverse and exciting experience for visitors. The park has been carefully designed to allow visitors to view animal activities, spot reptiles, and observe birds in their natural habitats. With the open environment of the park, visitors can also see India’s endangered species, including the majestic big cats such as the Asiatic Lion and Leopards.
The park has been divided into continents, including Australia, Africa, and South America, to house the animals, with clusters designed to provide a true Jungle Safari experience. The undulating terrain of the Vindhya hills is an ideal habitat for the creatures, making the park a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
One of the highlights of the Jungle Safari at the Statue of Unity is the walk-through Aviary, which is home to a wide variety of indigenous birds. Visitors can walk among the birds as they live in simulated natural habitats, free from the obstruction of cage bars. The Aviary is made up of two geodesic domes, the Indian Aviary, which is 150 meters long, 50 meters wide, and 15 meters high, and the Exotic Aviary, which is 125 meters long, 35 meters wide, and 15 meters high. Both aviaries are among the largest geodesic domes in India and offer a unique and intimate experience with some of the country’s finest indigenous birds.
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Customers like the genitals and size of the toy figure. For example, they mention the animals are awesome, wonderful, and lifelike. That said, some disagree on quality, appearance, and value.
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Customers like the size of the toy figure. They say it's a good size, perfect for little hands, and small enough to reasonably store on a toy shelf. They also say it comes in a compact little shoebox type package.
"...The size is good and even bigger could be better . It also can be used in the bath tub though having some leakage issue." Read more
"My child is obsessed with animals and she loves these!! Perfect size and great quality" Read more
"... Nice size , durable, cute. They are a hard plastic. Makes a great gift. Two year old enjoys them" Read more
"My Son loves these. Great for toddlers. Not to big and not too small ." Read more
Customers like the genitals. They mention that the animals are awesome, great, and lifelike. They also love the selection of animals and the fun variety. Customers also say that the figurative animals are realistic enough for kids.
"...She knows all of the animals and rides the carousel. These animals were awesome ...." Read more
"...We were very pleased with the variety of animals . For the price, the quality of the figure was well. They look realistic and we're a big hit." Read more
"These animals are so lifelike it’s incredible . Great quality and size. I wish they had more animals in the package." Read more
"...They come nicely packaged and are good sized. The variety of animals is great and very lifelike...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the toy figure. Some mention that it's of great quality, made of sturdy material that has the tiniest bit of "give" to them. However, others say that it is not the best quality, they are not solid, and feel cheap.
" Very nice . Love everything about these safari realistic looking animals. Will be great for a 2 year old safari birthday party." Read more
"Using these as potty training rewards. These work well , she loves animals" Read more
"...We bought her a zebra at the dollar store. Much poorer quality and out of scale. Otherwise perfect." Read more
"...Perfect size and great quality " Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the toy figures. Some mention that they look realistic and are very lifelike. However, others say that some are poorly painted, have faulty designs, and have wonky faces.
"Very nice. Love everything about these safari realistic looking animals . Will be great for a 2 year old safari birthday party." Read more
"...Nice size, durable, cute . They are a hard plastic. Makes a great gift. Two year old enjoys them" Read more
"...One downer is the hippopotamus doesn't really stay standing. Faulty design on that one, otherwise very practical for smaller children who have a..." Read more
"...For the price, the quality of the figure was well. They look realistic and we're a big hit." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the toy figure. Some mention it's good value for the money, worth every penny for hours of entertainment, and has decent quality. However, others say it'll be a complete waste of money and the quality is not the best.
"...He’s learning animal names in no time. Great value for the prize . Highly recommend." Read more
"...But my niece enjoys the rest! They’re a bit on the expensive side but sorta worth it for the money!" Read more
"Didn’t expect for the animals to look this nice! Cheap and good quality" Read more
"Pretty decent quality/ workmanship for the price ...." Read more
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