Where to Day trips in Africa? Africa Discovery Tours

The Big 5 Day trips are the superstars of Africa and spotting them in the best day trip destinations in the world is one of life’s biggest thrills. But what are the Big 5 Day trips in Africa exactly? The term was coined in the 19th century by big game hunters who listed the African elephant, African lion, Cape buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros as the most dangerous creatures to hunt on foot in Africa. Fortunately, these incredible animals are now largely protected in national parks and game reserves.

While there are no guarantees of spotting wildlife on day trips in Africa (especially the notoriously elusive leopard and critically endangered rhino), there are some day trip destinations in Africa that are renowned for their Big 5 populations. If you’re ready to tick a day trips to Africa off your bucket list, look no further than these top day trip destinations for spotting the Big 5.