The best places to watch the Big Five in Africa

Written By إسماعيل قاسمي on 2016/11/27

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasemi - Travelers and tour guides for wildlife trips often use the term "Big Five Game" when discussing African safari , to describe the animals that can be seen on those trips, so who are the Big Five? And where can you find them?

In fact, the term "Big Five" refers to the five most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot. They were once hunted by hunters, but are used today by safari tour operators. The group of five adults consists of lion , cheetah, African elephant, Cape buffalo and rhinoceros.

In this list you will find the best places in Africa where you can see the "Big Five" abundantly in wildlife, which will give you a wonderful safari experience.

The Serengeti National Park, one of the most popular safari destinations in Africa, is located on a high plateau between the Ngorongoro Highlands in northern Tanzania and the Maasai Mara Reserve in neighboring Kenya.

The Masai Mara National Reserve is the most famous in Kenya and is visited by thousands of tourists every year especially during the Great Migration period.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, located in Tanzania, is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

Chobe National Park, located in northwest Botswana, offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.

The Kruger National Park is the largest and most famous game reserve in South Africa and is home to many luxury camps and lodges.

Etosha National Park, located in Namibia , has three camps that offer a great safari experience.

- Amboseli National Park, one of the most popular attractions in Kenya, is located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania).

- South Luangwa National Park, located in eastern Zambia , and most of its area is concentrated around the Luangwa River.

- Moremi Game Reserve, located in Botswana and covering almost a third of the Okavango Delta.

Hwange National Park, located in western Zimbabwe on the main road between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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