What animals might I see on a Serengeti Safari

The Big 5 refers to Lions, Elephants, Leopards, The Black Rhinos, and Buffalos, all of which were considered the most difficult to hunt when hunters were looking for a ‘trophy kill’. Amongst the hunting community a successful kill of one of these Big 5 came with a kind of kudos that elevated your status (for right or wrong) to the highest ‘trophy hunter’ level. Today these animals are protected and can be sighted from a safe distance as they navigate their home habitat without human intervention. This is a very important part of the U. Trip as we wholeheartedly believe that while we wish to interact with the animals in some form, it is in their best interest to be left alone, and protected from poachers and tour operators with a less passionate stance on conservation and protection. The shear diversity of wildlife is mind-blowing, and includes over 25 species of plain dwelling animals, Giraffes, Gazelles, Impalas, Kongoni, Topi, Eland, Cheetahs, Baboons, some 3,000 lions and a large numbers of spotted hyenas! Over 540 different bird species inhabit the park, from the small and cute Beautiful Sunbird, to the large pink-legged Ostrich. Eagles and Vultures are abundant and are spectacular to watch soaring in the thermals.