Wildlife

Many animal species live in matriarchal societies, in which females hold the primary power position within the herd or pack. In these societies, females do most of the hunting, dictate the social structure, and raise the young. Read our top five favorite 'queens of the jungle' animal communities. 

African animal dads display an exceptional level of dedication that often goes unnoticed. These devoted dads play an essential role in the survival and growth of their offspring in the African wilderness.

In celebration of Father’s Day on Sunday June 21st, Lion World Travel would like to celebrate some of the less spoken fathers in Africa with our Top 7 facts about Africa fathers (Number 5 will surprise you).

By Lucille Sive

Africa is like no other place on Earth when it comes to the variety and majesty of its wildlife. The big five—lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, rhinos—famously call Africa home, but so too do other large animals including one of our guests’ favourites, the cheetah. It’s well-known that cheetahs are the world’s fastest land-based animal; they can reach top speeds of 75 mph during sprints, and it only takes them three seconds  to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. But beyond their incredible speed, there is much to learn and love about cheetahs.

Annually September 22nd is World Rhino Day, a day to celebrate rhinos around the world and raise awareness about the threats these magnificent creatures continue to face in the wild. In celebration of one of Africa’s “Big Five”, here is a list of incredible rhino facts.

By Lucille Sive

With so many majestic animals that call Africa home, it is little wonder that wildlife enthusiasts from around the world visit Africa to witness its abundance of beautiful creatures. One of the most iconic animals is, of course, the zebra. This wild, horse-like animal lives in harems and large herds across Southern and East Africa. But did you know that there are three species of zebra? Read on for more amazing facts about zebras, one of our favorite animals to see up close on safari.

By Lucille Sive

Africa is home to many iconic animals, but one of the most fun species to see on safari is none other than the giraffe! With their long necks, fun spots and graceful movements, the giraffe is always a treat to witness in person. But there is more to this exciting animal than meets the eye. Did you know, for example, that a giraffe's hair-covered horns are actually called ossicones? Giraffes, it turns out, are one of a few species that are born with a set of these "hairy" horns. Read on for more fun facts about the world's tallest land mammal.