Safari Holidays: Big Five Check-list!

Seeing the Big Five and then filming them has long been the biggest things that people want to do on a safari holiday. Safari holidays is a dream come true for the more adventurous travellers.

The big question is what is the big five beautiful animals to see on a safari?

Lion

The lion often tops the list of the big five animals to visitors wishing to find and photograph, perhaps because of potential dangers and excitement involved.
However, tourists are often surprised to learn that the lion, fierce as they're portrayed are actually vulnerable species. It is thought that the numbers could be reduced up to fifty percent over the last twenty years on the African continent. Once spotted roaming the northern countries, the lions are now only habitable in sub-Saharan Africa. Kruger National Park is home to one of the most beloved specie, the South African Lion and Lion of the Transvaal - the name of Bantu-speaking natives who live in the region that were later colonized by the Boers - and is also thought to be one of the best places to catch a glimpse of being difficult.

African Elephant

There is no sight more beautiful than a family of elephants slowly striding their way through the bushes in front of your safari vehicle. The grace of these animals the opposite of their large size (up to 13 feet long and one man)provide viewers with a magical experience. Although the ivory trade nearly destroyed the population of these extraordinary animals, the international ban in 1990 did much to improve their numbers, although
Poaching continues to this day. The figures are believed to be highest in Kenya, however,many say that this member of the Big Five is one of the most likely to be seen at any safaris.

Buffalo

Few people realize that the Cape buffalo is perhaps the most dangerous Big Five definitely one to keep an eye on the days of a safari! Agile and fast, this animal possesses two large sharp horns ready and waiting to attack those who threaten it. Hunters exploit it for its valuable fur and flesh. The numbers of Buffaloes are still relatively high, so the chance of seeing  one in the wild are good.

Leopard

Smallest of the big cats in the wild, this cat spotted still deserves a place in the check-list. The Leopard is unique because of its fur and speeds of up to 36 mph. You are as likely to see this cat in the woodland than the open space because of its ability to climb.

Rhino

Safari guides tell us that the best way to escape a charging rhinoceros is to run zigzag and head to the nearest tree, but a real safari tour provider will not need this tip!