Countries With The Highest Wildlife Population In Africa

There are a number of African countries that tend to be presented as contenders for the spot of the country with the highest population of wildlife species on the African continent. In this article we tend to take a different direction, we look out for the countries the top the list in regard to the big five and primates. Here is the list of countries with the highest wildlife population on the African continent.

Uganda: Mountain Gorillas

Gorilla trekking is one of the leading safari activities that Uganda has to offer. It is without a doubt that Uganda is ultimate gorilla trekking destination. The country is home to more than 50% of the mountain gorilla population in the whole world. Uganda boasts of two gorilla national parks, Mgahinga gorilla national park and Bwindi impenetrable national park.

Tanzania: Lions

Tanzania is most popular for Serengeti national park and Ngorongoro conservation area. The country is known for being home for close to 14500 lions. This is followed by South Africa with around 3284 lions. In the third place is Botswana with around 3063 lions. Kenya stands in the forth place with around 2515 lion and Zambia in the fifth place with around 2349.

South Africa: Rhinos

South Africa is most popular for its wildlife in Kruger national park. The country is home to more than 40% of the black rhino population in the whole world. Currently, South Africa boasts of more than 15,000 rhinos. This is followed by Namibia, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Cameroon respectively. The while Rhinos are the most prevalent species of the Rhinos currently wide spread and re-introduced in different parts of the Africa.

Botswana: Elephants

Around 50% of the African elephant population is found in southern Africa while around 30% is found in East Africa. In southern Africa, Botswana hosts more than 130,000 elephants within it boundaries. Okavango delta is one of the most popular destinations in Botswana where you should expect large herds of elephants as well as several other wildlife species.

Tanzania: African Buffalo

The estimated population of the cape Buffalo on the African continent is around 400,000. Out of this population, Tanzania hosts close 191,000 making it the country with the highest population of Buffaloes. Zimbabwe is ranked second, followed by South Africa and Botswana in the forth place. The most popular destination for Buffaloes in Africa is Serengeti national park in Tanzania.

Zambia: Leopards

Zambia is ranked the leading destination for leopards on the African continent popularly found in South Luangwa National Park. This is followed by Botswana in Moremi game reserve, Kruger national park in South Africa, followed by Tanzania’s Serengeti National park and lastly Masai Mara national reserve in Kenya. These are the most recommended destinations for leopards in Africa.

Uganda: Chimpanzees

Uganda is home to the highest population of Chimpanzees on the African continent. With currently five chimpanzee tracking destination including; Kibale forest national park, Budongo forest, Kalinzu forest, Kyambura gorge, and Bugoma forest, Uganda boasts as the ultimate chimpanzee tracking destination on the African continent. Chimpanzee tracking is also possible in Rwanda and Tanzania.