The Kenyan Safari Guide By Zee Afri Tours

  𝐇𝐲𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 – 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 Hyenas are among Africa’s most fascinating creatures, often misunderstood yet vital to the ecosystem. Did you know that hyenas are more closely related to cats than dogs? Their famous “laugh” is actually a form of communication used to signal excitement or alert their clan. 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐇𝐲𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐬: 🦴 They have one of the strongest jaws in the animal kingdom, capable of crushing bones. 👑 Female spotted hyenas dominate clans, making them one of the few matriarchal societies in the wild. 🐾 Despite their scavenger reputation, hyenas are excellent hunters, with hunting success rates higher than lions. 🎶 Their “laugh” isn’t really funny—it helps them coordinate within their group. Where to Spot Hyenas in Kenya: Hyenas roam across many Kenyan parks and reserves. Some of the best places to encounter them include: Maasai Mara National Reserve – Famous for spotted hyena cl...

  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...