How well do you know African safaris?

Test your knowledge of African wildlife and wild places. Binoculars and khaki optional…

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1. In Swahili, the word ‘safari’ means what?

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2. The Great Wildebeest Migration moves between which national parks?

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3. What type of cat is this?

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4. Thornicroft’s and Kordofan are subspecies of what animal?

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5. Which national park is often considered the birthplace of the walking safari?

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6. What is the closest living relative to the hippo?

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7. The name of this national park means ‘great white area’. Where is it?

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8. African Wild Dogs are also known as what?

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9. Which animal is not one of the Big Five?

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10. This national park is known for its large elephant herds and views of Kilimanjaro. Where is it?

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11. This antelope is in a typical pose. What is it?

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12. Can you name this inland waterway in Botswana?

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13. Lions and rhinos have been successfully reintroduced to Akagera National Park. Which country is it in?

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14. What kind of critter is this?

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15. Which is the largest reserve in Africa?

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16. Mountain gorillas are found in Uganda, Rwanda and where?