The Big Five are simply magnificent - there is something absolutely magical about seeing one of these amazing creatures in the great outdoors, from the safety of your game drive vehicle. It is impossible to forget one's first safari!
The rangers will ask what it is you want to see - and, who can resist the lure of the Big Five. (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant and Rhino). Tracking them down and finding them is just thrilling!
But - there is more to the game experience than the Big Five only! For me, Wild Dog remain the sighting of sightings! They are incredible to watch - they work together and move in a choreographed unity that is just fascinating to see. They are very elusive - they have a massive range so, it is not always certain that you will find them - it means that, when you do, you feel like you have found treasure! Best options to look for them include the Madikwe Game Reserve, Tembe Elephant Park in Northern Kwazulu Natal and regions of the Okavango Delta in Botswana.
Often, these are areas that are not visited on the first time to Southern Africa - so, it is a great reason to come back.
Another of my favourite sightings was seeing bat-eared foxes feasting on flying termites one evening near Botswana - they were a delight to see - and, had the added benefit of being a lot smaller than an elephant (just saying - ellies are just too darn big!)
What About Africa? Personal Reflections from a Tour Operator
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