Currently, more and more countries are producing their own parks that are fairly good enough to experience a safari tour, too, but the safari in Africa is quite the best of all. There is much to get pleasure from and to be pleased about that is not in the others. To found yourself in the wild and barren plains of the highlands will indeed complete the adventure.

In every safari, of course, the animals in the wild are what fill your memories greatly. See the following lists of African safari animals that are commonly observed but are endlessly appealing:

• Lion – belongs to the cat family and considered the most common huge land mammal following to humans. Most of them are found in most of Africa, Western Europe to India, and in some part of America particularly in Yukon to Peru. In areas of thick shrubbery, lions may be seen during the day. The lion in reserve parks explore the entire area to develop a clearly definite home range. So, all through your safari tour you can possibly watch lions in the open plains roaming.

• Leopards – similar to lion, this specific wild animal belongs to cat family. It is believed to be the cleverest of all giant cats. Most of the leopards are found in the forests but are a lot smaller, in contrast to those who lives on the grassland that are bigger and thinner. As one of the unique animals in the wild, leopards have senses that are extremely well developed; their ears are supple so they can hear movements from every direction.

• Elephants – in Africa, the elephants are bigger and have larger ears than of to those elephants found in Asia. An Africa safari is the best ways to observe animal like elephants, though they vary from where they live – on the tropical forest and to grassland; their physical characteristics are also differentiated. Among the animals in the wild that are commonly expected in a safari tour, elephants are the only one you can interact safer. In fact, there are clients who suggest riding on the back of the elephant, because elephants are one of the most friendly to people wild animals.

• Wildebeest – to capture a flock of wildebeests in your Africa safari is another ultimate interesting experience. Due to the productive number of such species in their migrating herds, this attracts more and more safari goers to witness its group more so than as individuals.

A safari tour in Africa is absolutely one of the many vacation methods that is preferred by most traveling enthusiastic.

The following lists are just few of the numerous safari animals. Let’s take a look at these wild creatures by knowing some of its facts.

Lions – Considered as the King of Beast in the world of safari, lions have always been the highlight for animal photography. They usually spend 24 hours resting and sleeping, but definitely you will get amazed to witness when they’re active in hunting for their prey.

Normally, lions bear two to four cubs which were hidden away from the pride for at least six weeks. Lionesses or female lions are usually the ones who do the hunting for food. Male lions are expected to live for around 12 years only, while females last up to 16 years.

Leopards – Prince of cats? Yes, that’s what leopards are entitled. Numerous leopards are found mostly in Kruger National Park in South Africa, so most safari travelers prefer to go there to take pictures of these creations.

Leopards have another species like the black leopard. Their dark color is caused by their genetic mutation, also called melanism. The conventional identity of leopards is usually orange-colored with black spots around them. When it comes to food hunting, lions and hyenas are their competitors.

Cheetah – Cheetahs are usually similar to leopards when it comes to physical appearance, but if you look at it intently, their spots are all solid black and patterned uniquely on each cheetah. And what makes it amazing is its flexible and slender body matched with an incredible speed in running in a speed up to 80 kilometers per hour.

These wild creatures compete with predators like lions, hyenas and even vultures when it comes to hunting. Female cheetahs live alone unless they have their cubs. Their life expectancy lasts within 12-24 years.

Even if you’d spend a month discovering various African safari animals, mind you, you will not see all these animals within that period. You see, Africa illustrates the diversity of wildlife, and that alone makes safari animals astound the most!

The African country is lucky enough to garner the highest number of animals species in the whole world specifically the southern part of the continent. South Africa has 50 lizard and snakes species, more than 800 species, 150 species of mammals. The animals that you will meet in an african safaris are so many and varied.

So let us list the the animals that capture the interest of the majority and the hearts of the many.

- Elephants are sign of abundance. In fact it is carved in a wood and given to friends and guests as a sign of abundance. Elephants are interesting animals; they can be tamed and wild at the same time.
- Hippopotamus makes me laugh. Their features make me laugh and wonder of the Creators creativity. They are semi aquatic animals. Now perhaps due to its size they prefer the help of water’s buoyancy to make them move faster. It explains it choice of habitat.
- Rhinocerous
- Buffaloes are dangerous and beautiful at the same time. They are handled with care for they very unpredictable and can not be trusted. Stories about the intelligence and the heroic act of buffaloes are famous in the hunters camp.
- Jackass Penguin is an endemic flightless bird found in the sountern part of Africa. They are agile and good swimmers thus they are referred to as underwater flying creatures. For they fly underwater, they swim fast and gracefully.
- Apes are the closest cousins of the human beings. They are intelligent and territorial animals and only a few hundreds are left due to massive hunting and poaching. They are already protected by laws.