5 African Animals You’ll See on a Kenyan Safari

 It is said that encountering the unfiltered wildlife in Africa never leaves you; it is always there inside your head. This is an apt saying because no image or article can prepare you for what you are going to see on a Kenyan safari. As far as your eye can see, the vast savanna is dotted with animals like lions, leopards, African elephants, cape buffalo and rhinoceros. However, here are some other animals that deserve their due attention.    

1. Cheetah
   
   

The fastest animals on the planet are undoubtedly the smallest cats on the list. Cheetahs are often known to climb safari jeeps and are quite used to human presence and vehicles. Remember to maintain proper etiquette when in the presence of these majestic creatures.

2. Nile Crocodiles
   
   

Next on the list when you are on a Kenyan safari are the largest freshwater crocodiles in the world. These deadly lizards can reach lengths of up to 14 feet or two queen-sized mattresses. Their bite force can easily break a human into two and watching them snap a wildebeest is one of the most prized sights on a Kenya wildlife safari.  

3. Baboons
   
   

Baboons are one of the largest monkeys in the world and unlike other monkeys, they mostly spend their time on the ground. They are highly intelligent creatures that live in groups of about forty and are immensely territorial. Watching two groups of old-world monkeys get into a fight is rare but offers deep insights into our nature as a part of the primate family. 

4. Hippopotamus
   
   

Hippos are the third largest mammals on the planet. To sustain their huge tank-like bodies, they can eat up to 60 kg of grass overnight. Their name means horses of the water but more than horses, they are closely related to dolphins and whales. Beware of these gentle giants, as they are the deadliest killers in Africa after the mosquito.  

5. Ostrich
   
   

These omnivorous birds are some of the fastest runners on the planet, with speeds reaching up to 69 kilometres in an hour. They are also the largest flightless birds to exist in our time. An ostrich egg is considered a delicacy in some parts of Kenya and can feed up to 18 people when scrambled, so do not miss one on your safari.  

In conclusion, a wildlife safari in Kenya offers many types of fauna to enrich your experience. Many more creatures await their discovery on this enticing journey into the heart of Africa. If you want to get a glimpse of these exotic creatures, it is best to get in touch with a locally experienced travel partner. 

One such sustainable travel partner is Jokotta Discoveries. They only work with professionals dedicated to nature conservation efforts that ensure a pristine and minimally intrusive window to Mother Nature. Visit Jokotta Discoveries to get carefully curated and naturalist-led trips into the heart of the wild.