
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 When you think of an African safari, the term “Big Five” instantly comes to mind — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and the mighty African buffalo. But have you ever wondered why the buffalo made it to this prestigious list? At Zee Afri Tours, we take you deep into the wild to understand why this incredible animal is one of Africa’s most iconic species. 𝟏. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 The term “Big Five” originated during the early days of hunting safaris in Africa. Hunters coined the term to describe the five most dangerous animals to track and hunt on foot. Today, the phrase has taken a new meaning — symbolizing the most sought-after animals for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers on game drives. 𝟐. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 The African buffalo is massive and powerful, weighing up to 900 kg. Known for its unpredictable nature and strength, it can charge a...