The Simakade Field Guide to African Wildlife
Understand where species are found, when they are most likely to be seen, and which destinations offer the best opportunities to encounter them.
African Wildlife
This collection of wildlife guides is designed to help you understand where different species are found, when they are most likely to be seen, and which destinations offer the best opportunities to encounter them. Each guide provides a clear, practical context so you can align your interests with the places and conditions that shape meaningful wildlife experiences. Explore African Wildlife Below:
Side-striped Jackal
The side-striped jackal is a shy and less commonly seen relative of the black-backed jackal, recogni...
Black-backed Jackal
The black-backed jackal is a small and alert predator, known for its reddish coat and distinctive bl...
African Civet
The African civet is a nocturnal and secretive animal, recognised by its bold black and white markin...
Honey Badger
The honey badger is a small but fearless predator, known for its black body, grey back, and tough, l...
Serval
The serval is a slender and striking medium-sized cat, known for its long legs, large ears, and gold...
Caracal
The caracal is a sleek and powerful medium-sized cat, known for its reddish coat and distinctive bla...
Aardvark
The aardvark is a unique and rarely seen nocturnal animal, known for its long snout, large ears, and...
Vervet Monkey
The vervet monkey is a small and lively primate, known for its grey coat, black face, and long tail....
Chacma Baboon
The chacma baboon is a large and highly adaptable primate, known for its long snout, strong build, a...
Bushpig
The bushpig is a robust and secretive wild pig, known for its reddish-brown coat, pointed ears, and ...
Warthog
The warthog is a sturdy and distinctive animal, known for its tusks, facial warts, and upright mane....
Common Reedbuck
The common reedbuck is a medium-sized antelope known for its soft grey-brown coat, white underside, ...
Tsessebe
The tsessebe is a fast and athletic antelope, known for its sleek build, reddish-brown coat, and sli...
Red Hartebeest
The red hartebeest is a large antelope known for its long face, sloping back, and distinctive lyre-s...
Bontebok
The bontebok is a striking and rare antelope, known for its deep brown coat, white face blaze, and d...
Gemsbok (Oryx)
The gemsbok, also known as oryx, is a striking desert antelope recognised by its bold black and whit...
Springbok
The springbok is a small and graceful antelope, known for its light brown and white colouring and it...
Impala
The impala is a medium-sized antelope known for its slender build, reddish coat, and impressive leap...
Nyala
The nyala is a graceful and beautifully patterned antelope, known for its striped coat, white markin...
Waterbuck
The waterbuck is a large antelope known for its shaggy coat, strong build, and preference for areas ...
Roan Antelope
The roan antelope is a large and distinctive antelope, recognised by its light brown coat, bold blac...
Sable Antelope
The sable antelope is a striking and powerful antelope, known for its glossy dark coat, white facial...
Eland
The eland is the largest antelope in Africa, known for its size, light brown coat, and gentle appear...
Greater Kudu
The greater kudu is a large and elegant antelope, known for its tall frame, pale stripes, and the lo...
Black Wildebeest
The black wildebeest is a distinctive antelope known for its dark coat, upright mane, and long white...
Blue Wildebeest
The blue wildebeest is a large, heavy-built antelope known for its curved horns, sloping back, and s...
Mountain Zebra
The mountain zebra is a smaller and more rugged-looking zebra, recognised by its narrow stripes, whi...
Plains Zebra
The plains zebra is a striking and widely recognised animal, known for its bold black and white stri...
Giraffe
The giraffe is the tallest land animal in the world, known for its long neck, patterned coat, and sl...
Brown Hyena
The brown hyena is a shy and rarely seen predator, recognised by its long shaggy coat, sloping back,...
Spotted Hyena
The spotted hyena is a powerful and intelligent predator, known for its sloping back, strong jaws, a...
African Wild Dog
The African wild dog is a striking and highly social predator, known for its painted coat of black, ...
Cheetah
The cheetah is a slender, fast-moving big cat known for its spotted coat, small head, and distinctiv...
Hippo
The hippo is a large, semi-aquatic animal known for its barrel-shaped body, wide mouth, and time spe...
Elephant
The elephant is the largest land animal on Earth, known for its huge size, long trunk, and curved iv...
Leopard
The leopard is a sleek and powerful big cat known for its golden coat covered in dark rosettes and i...
Buffalo
The African buffalo is a large, heavy-built animal known for its curved horns and strong herd behavi...
White Rhino
The white rhino is one of Africa’s largest and most impressive animals, known for its wide mouth, ...
Lion
The lion is Africa’s most iconic predator, known for its strength, social behaviour, and unmistaka...
Black Rhino
The black rhino is a smaller, more solitary relative of the white rhino, recognised by its pointed u...