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The Big 5
A
trip to South Africa wouldn’t
be complete without a
carefully planned expedition to
catch a glimpse of five of the most
majestic animals in the South African
jungle. Lions, Leopards, Rhinos,
African Elephants and Cape Buffalos,
nicknamed ‘The Big 5’, are known
for being extremely dangerous to
hunt on foot. National Geographic
has termed them the must-see list
of iconic ‘mega fauna’. The Big 5 live
amongst hundreds of other beautiful
species in national parks and the wild
terrains of Botswana, South Africa,
Kenya and Tanzania.
When to Go
Seeing any of the big 5 is an
unforgettable experience and safari
enthusiasts are known to get up at
the crack of dawn in order to increase
the chances of witnessing these
creatures in their natural habitat. It is
widely thought that the best time of
the year for spotting them is during
the dry season from July to October.
As rivers dry up, animals are forced
to group together to drink the
remaining water. Thinner flora and
folliage during dry season means the
animals are more exposed, less able
to hide therefore easier to spot in
some areas of South Africa.
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