Wildlife
Aardvark
The wonderful name of this interesting animal is actually derived from the Afrikaans word.
Find Out More
African fish eagle
With its beautiful plumage and recognisable cry, the African Fish Eagle is one of the most distinct birds of prey.
Find Out More
African Grey Hornbill
The African Grey Hornbill is a widespread and common resident breeder in much of sub-Saharan Africa. It is part of the much larger group of Hornbills who live across Africa and Asia
Find Out More
African Honey Badger
Honey Badgers are burrowing, skunk-like creatures with a reputation which precedes them!
Find Out More
African Penguin
Visiting the penguins of Boulders Beach in South Africa is a must-do - these little birds have a big personality.
Find Out More
Baboon
Baboons are one of Africa's most common primates. They are found right across Africa, from South Africa to Ethiopia.
Find Out More
Black-Eared Fox
The black-eared fox is also sometimes called the bat-eared fox and is an inhabitant of the African savannah.
Find Out More
Blue Monkey
This little known primate is found in several parts of Africa but is not actually blue!
Find Out More
Cape Buffalo
African Buffalo, also known as Cape Buffalo, are large sturdy bovine animals with low curved horns.
Find Out More
Caracal (African Lynx)
These medium sized wild cats are found over much of Southern Africa.
Find Out More
Cheetah
Cheetahs are found in Africa and the Middle East, where they tend to hunt in vast expanses of land, such as grasslands and savannahs.
Find Out More
Colobus Monkeys
Colobus monkeys are unique-looking monkeys. The most widely known type is the black and white colobus, with its black fur and distinctive white mantel.
Find Out More
Crocodile
The crocodile is one of the oldest species of animal still in existence on the planet.
Find Out More
Elephant
One of the 'Big Five', elephants are sadly under threat due to increased poaching for their ivory.
Find Out More
Flamingo
Flamingos can be found around the lagoons and lakes of Eastern Africa especially around Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha in Kenya.
Find Out More
Giraffe
The African giraffe is an endangered animal and was originally believed to be entirely comprised of one species.
Find Out More
Hippo
The Hippopotamus is the third largest land-based mammal in the world, after elephants and rhinos.
Find Out More
Leopard
Leopards are the hardest of the Big Five animals to see on safari, and for many the highlight of their holiday.
Find Out More
Lion
Lion predominantly lives out on the great plains of Africa and are the dominant predator throughout the continent.
Find Out More
Mountain Gorilla
The endangered Mountain Gorilla can be found in the cloud forests of Uganda, Rwanda and the Congo.
Find Out More
Ostrich
Probably Africa's most recognisable bird, the ostrich is the world's largest bird.
Find Out More
Rhinoceros
There are only 28,500 rhino remaining in the world with 3 of the 5 species critically endangered.
Find Out More
Southern Carmine Bee Eater
The Southern Carmine Bee-eater can be found across sub-equatorial Africa.
Find Out More
Vulture
Despite being one of the least popular birds vultures are actually one of the most fascinating.
Find Out More
Zebra
Find out about the 3 species of zebra, including the beautiful but rare Grevy's zebra.
Find Out More