The Big Five - Lion, African Elephant, African Buffalo, Leopard & Rhinoceros

Africa's Big 5, concidered the most dangerous wild animals in Africa.

The phrase 'the big 5' refers to the 5 animals in Africa that hunters consider as the most difficult to hunt on foot.

Today these animals are still refered to as 'the big 5', but the phrase is mostly used by safari guides and tour operators.

The big 5 are:

• Lion
• African Elephant
• African Buffalo
• Leopard
• Rhinoceros