What is the “big five”?
The “big five” are leopard, lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo. These animals constitute a wish-list for many people on safari. The term is a reference from colonial trophy hunting. These hunters ranked African animals as to how dangerous they were to hunt. This is why hippo and giraffe – despite their stature – are not among this elite, sought-after group. There are MANY other beautiful animals to view, so avoid concentrating about the hype of ‘seeing the Big 5′.
