During your time on Safari in Tanzania you will have the chance to see the Big Five, the lion, the African elephant, the African buffalo, the leopard and the rhinoceros. There are a some other African countries where you can see the Big Five. The most beautiful of these is certainly the United Republic of Tanzania, especially because of its large animal populations and ideal environment. The best spot to see the Big Five in Tanzania is within the famous crater of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
In the past, the selection was not primarily based on the body size of the animals, but mainly on the difficulties and dangers of hunting them. These five large African mammal species were popular with hunters as trophies and achievements. Therefore they were associated with much prestige. Fortunately most visitors nowadays are content with a great photo, but sadly hunting the big five as a recreational sport is still not prohibited in all African countries (including in certain parts of Tanzania).
