The Big Five

Spotting the Big Five on safari is the ultimate African wildlife experience, attracting animal fans to the plains of Africa time and time again. Elephant, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and lion were nicknamed the Big Five as these were the hardest animals to hunt in the days of the ‘great white hunter’ in the 19th century. Out of the Big Five, the leopard is the most elusive. It is the hardest to spot for it is a master of stealth and camouflage. To spot a leopard hiding in a tree may take hours or even days of searching — with the help of a skilled safari guide.