Experience one of Africa’s most sought-after safari activities – seeing the Serengeti Big 5 animals – lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos – up close and personal! But can you really spot these elusive beasts?

Tanzania’s oldest national park boasts some of the highest concentrations of these majestic creatures. Spotting them is easy with knowledgeable guides by your side.

• Lions

Lions are an iconic feature of Africa’s landscape, and seeing these majestic cats hunting on the endless plains should not be missed. Witnessing them hunt alongside their pack of hyenas and jackals is also an experience that will stay with you forever.

On Serengeti, you can spot lion pride of 15-20 members – males, females, and their cubs – preying on zebras, antelopes, and wildebeest. But they have also been known to kill other animals as well.

• Elephants

Experience the wonder of an elephant in its natural environment is one of the most thrilling adventures you can have while on safari. These creatures are the world’s largest land mammals and are reputedly as intelligent as chimpanzees.

Clans live in close-knit communities, and family ties can last up to 50 years. After 12 years, mature males leave their clan to roam alone or form bachelor herds.

On wildlife safaris through Serengeti national park, tourists can witness these enormous creatures as they move in groups led by females.

Additionally, these animals can be observed during other wildlife viewings activities like nature walks and hot air balloon safaris. Unfortunately, they possess the potential to be highly dangerous and aggressive toward humans.

• Buffalos

Safari travelers often dream of spotting the famous Big 5 during a safari in Africa. But what truly sets these five apart isn’t their size; it’s their ability to roam free within their natural environments that make them such an unforgettable wildlife experience.

The Serengeti is home to many majestic animals. These savannah giants live in abundance and can often be seen in large herds.

On a game drive in Tanzania, you may come across these majestic buffalos of the Serengeti. Their calm nature means you may see them grazing happily in herds of over 100’s alongside other Tanzania wildlife, such as zebras, giraffes, and wildebeest.

• Rhinos

The black rhino is one of Africa’s most endangered mammals due to habitat loss and poaching for their horns, which are highly sought-after in parts of Asia. Poaching has severely reduced this species’ numbers.

The Serengeti is home to an endangered population of black rhinos. FZS and Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) have joined forces in order to safeguard these majestic creatures and have successfully reintroduced them into the Moru Kopjes area of Serengeti National Park.

• Leopards

The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is the best place to witness leopards in their natural environment. Additionally, visitors can find wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, hippos, and elephants here as well.

Safari in Serengeti national park provides you with the unique opportunity to spot these big majestic cats from your vehicle as they feed from high in the trees. Furthermore, leopards are nocturnal, which means you may even spot them during a night safari!

These solitary animals hunt with stealth and camouflage to get to their prey. Their coat has a rosette pattern that blends in with the landscape, enabling them to pounce from short distances and consume their prey quickly.