African buffalo

Syncerus caffer

The African, also known as cape buffalo or congo buffalo, is a large, robust animal that is part of the bovidae family. It is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa and also in parts of western Africa, such as Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. Cape buffalo are diurnal animals and also are herbivores that primarily graze on grasses. The gestation period for females is between 11 and 12 months, with one calf being the average number of young born.

Found in these top parks and game reserves

- Amboseli National Park
- Chobe National Park
- Greater Kruger National Park
- Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve
- Hwange National Park
- Kruger National Park
- Kwando, Linyanti & Selinda Reserves
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Liwondé National Park
- Madikwe Game Reserve