Hippos are one of the most treasured creatures spotted while on safari. While these magnificent mammals were once found all throughout Africa, hunting and habitat loss has sadly made their population decline. Today they are primarily found in protected East African countries – like Tanzania.

Cheetahs are the world’s fastest land animal! Reaching its top speed in just 3 seconds, they can run 70 mph – most highway speeding limits.

Just like each of us has our own unique finger prints, every zebra’s pattern of black and white stripes is all their own. While there are many theories out there explaining the significance of these stripes, most relate to camouflage.

Did you know that giraffes grow a whopping 4 feet in their first year of life? At six feet tall and 150 pounds during birth, a baby giraffe is most vulnerable to attacks by lions and many die this way in their first year of life.

Some are surprised to find out that it’s generally lionesses, rather than male lions, that do most of the hunting. Male lions’ main responsibility is defending the pride’s territory.  At night, lionesses will often stalk their prey in groups of two or three for better chances of a kill.

Some mistaken wildebeests as a relative of the bovine family due to their disproportional body and strongly built front end. They’re actually one of the largest antelopes, reaching up to 8 ft in length and 600 pounds. During The Great Migration, these awe-inspiring animals travel between 500 and 1000 miles.

Did you know that elephants are one of the most social creatures we know of? They sometimes wrap their trunks together in a ‘hug’ to greet each other and show affection.  Elephants also use their trunks to help guide, rescue and comfort their young. Baby calves often suck their trunks just as human babies do their thumbs.

The lilac breasted roller is one of the most sought after african birds in Tanzania due to its beautiful pastel plumage and long tail feathers. They are rarely seen outside of protected areas as they prefer open woodlands with scattered trees to serve as hunting perches.