Countries With the Most Lions: Lion Population in the World
Lions are found across a much smaller part of the world than they were in the past. Today, most wild lions live in Africa, while the only remaining wild population of Asiatic lions lives in and around Gujarat, India. So, which country has the most lions? The answer is Tanzania. A national wildlife census conducted […]
10 Facts About Africa: Amazing Things You Should Know
Africa is often talked about as if it were one place, but the continent is anything but simple. It covers more than 30 million square kilometres, stretches across very different climates and landscapes, and is home to more than a billion people, thousands of languages, ancient cities, rainforests, deserts, mountains, beaches and some of the […]
Best Wildlife Destinations in the World: 20 Places to See Animals
If you are planning a trip around wildlife, choosing the right destination matters more than simply choosing a country with lots of animals. Some places are best for big cats. Others are known for gorillas, bears, whales, penguins, marine life or rare species that cannot be found anywhere else. The best wildlife destinations in the […]
Predators in Africa: Complete Guide to Savanna Predators
Africa is home to some of the world’s best-known predators, from lions and leopards to cheetahs, spotted hyenas and African wild dogs. But the predator community is much larger than the animals most visitors immediately recognize. Across the African savanna, predators use very different ways to find and kill prey. Lions rely heavily on cooperation, […]
Savanna Grazers: Complete Guide to Grazing Animals in Africa
When you picture African savanna wildlife, you probably think of lions, elephants, giraffes and other large animals. But the grass-eating animals of the savanna are just as important. They form the base of much of the food web and support many of Africa’s best-known predators. Savanna grazers are herbivores that feed mainly on grasses and […]
Savanna Animals: Complete Guide to Animals in the Savanna
The savanna is one of the world’s major wildlife habitats. These grass-dominated ecosystems have seasonal rainfall, long dry periods and varying amounts of tree cover, creating conditions that support a wide range of mammals, birds, reptiles and insects. African savannas are especially famous for animals such as elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, rhinos and cheetahs. […]
Rhino vs Hippo: Who Would Win? Size, Strength & Speed
A rhino and a hippo are two of Africa’s heaviest land mammals, but they are built for very different environments. Rhinos are powerful land animals equipped with a horn and a strong charging ability. Hippos are semi-aquatic animals with enormous jaws, large canine teeth and a highly territorial nature. So, who would win in a […]
Cruise Safaris in Africa: Rivers, Cost, and Best Time
A boat safari puts you at water level with wildlife that a vehicle simply can’t reach the same way. Elephants wade past close enough to hear them breathe, hippos surface a few meters from the boat, and crocodiles bask on sandbanks in plain view. African river cruises range from a two-hour sunset cruise on the […]
Waterfalls in Africa: The Biggest and Most Famous Falls
You usually hear an African waterfall before you see it. A low rumble builds as you get closer, then the spray hits your face, and finally the whole scene opens up in front of you. Victoria Falls is the one everyone knows, 108 meters tall and 1.7 kilometers wide on the Zambezi River, but it’s […]
Longest Rivers in Africa: Routes, Length, & Maps
Africa’s rivers built the continent’s history and still shape its wildlife today. The Nile is the longest, the Congo carries the most water and runs the deepest, and a handful of shorter rivers, the Mara, the Chobe, the Zambezi, matter more to a safari than their length alone would suggest. This guide covers the length, […]