18 reasons why you should see the Big Five

Did you know that the lion, leopard, African buffalo, elephant, and rhino were officially called the Big Five with the reason that they were the most dangerous animals and hardest to hunt.

By Jarred Manasse

1 Apr 2016

If seeing the Big Five is on your travel bucket list, Discover Africa Safaris browsed Instagram to find 18 reasons why you should see the Big Five.

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A photo posted by Epic Road (@epicroad) on Mar 28, 2016 at 6:07pm PDT

Leopard resting in a tree #safari #kruger #krugernationalpark #leopard #big5 #bigcats #southafrica #wildlife #instasouthafrica #southafricathroughmyeyes #nationalparkssouthafrica #sanparks #safarisouthafrica #africanamazing #africanleopards #bigcat #bigfive #southafricanwildlife #wildlifephotography #instawildlife #instaanimals #instaleopard

A photo posted by Andrew Watkinson (@andrewwatkinsonsmith) on May 3, 2015 at 5:13am PDT

Last holiday pic (promise). This old guy forced us off the track then rubbed right up against our safari vehicle. He was so close we could've touched him... except we were all frozen with fear! Won't forget this trip in a hurry! #mighty #elephant #nature #naturelovers #pilanesberg #africa #safari #game #gamedrive #wildlife #bigfive #pilanesbergnationalpark #pilanesbergthroughmyeyes #elephantsofinstagram #nature_africa #blackrhinoreserve #southafrica #thisissouthafrica

A photo posted by @johannesbyrnes on Mar 29, 2016 at 12:01pm PDT

Grumpy Daggaboy seen on a recent training drive. These guys always provide excellent examples of the various comfort zones, ensuring each interaction has a teachable moment �� #safari #nightjartraining #training #buffalo #bush #bushlife #big5 #bigfive #angry #angryface #grumpy #grumpyface #lowveld #southafrica #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #photoftheday #determined #teachablemoments

A photo posted by Nightjar Training & Consulting (@nightjar_training) on Mar 28, 2016 at 11:23pm PDT

#wildlife #wildafrica #photography #safari #krugerpark #kruger #knp #southafrica #sanparks #africa #africageographic #natgeo #nature #photooftheday #shotoftheday #EarthCapture #bbcwildlife #nature #bestnatureshots #animals #wildplanet #canon_photos #intothekruger @wildlifeplanet @world_wildlife #wwf #passion #travel #leopard #bigfive #bigcats #catsofinstagram

A photo posted by JarrenP (@jazzapinch) on Mar 22, 2016 at 4:52am PDT

Brotherhood. #wildlife #wildeyesa #wildlifephotography #wildlife_seekers #wild #africa #africanamazing #african_portraits #loves_africa #igs_africa #igscwildlife #wildlife_seekers #wildlife_perfection #nature #bostwana #chobe #chobenationalpark #wanderlust #travel #conservation #elephant #bigfive #saveelephants #natgeoafrica #capturethewild #canon #canonphotography

A photo posted by Daniel Koopowitz (@dk_photography7) on Mar 28, 2016 at 1:52pm PDT

Walking with the rhinos at #matopos. Taken with a Canon 6D with a Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM II lens #rhino #rhinos #big5 #bigfive #safari #africa #photo #photooftheday #natgeo_animal #canon #teamcanon #canon_photos @canon_photos #canon_official #canon6d #canonnordic @canonnordic #canonusa @canonusa #canonbringit #cleancaptures #iseeyourtalent

A photo posted by Thomas kvalheim (@thomasskvalheim) on Mar 17, 2016 at 1:38am PDT

Photo by Dinah Sloan (my sister). #botswana #chobe #safari #safaris #africa #africanwildlife #africanwildlifephotography #lion #lions #power #strength #king #big5 #bigfive

A photo posted by Pam Underwood (@heaskedat33) on Mar 27, 2016 at 6:49pm PDT

Lake Kariba is home to a vast array of wildlife that drink from its sustaining waters. The Cape Buffalo pictured here, is one such animal. Buffalos are in fact, capable swimmers, so when you see this large species crossing deep water in search of better grazing, don't be surprised!

A photo posted by Luxury African Safaris & Trips (@cedarbergafrica) on Mar 26, 2016 at 5:49am PDT

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A photo posted by Kruger National Park (@krugerthroughmyeyes) on Mar 24, 2016 at 10:19am PDT

That #humpday feeling… Image courtesy of andBeyond guest – Caleb Shepard __________ @calebshepard_photography #andBeyondSafari #LuxurySafari #LuxuryTravel #KirkmansKamp #SouthAfrica #tia #Luxury #safari #bucketlist #traveldeeper #travelandBeyond #welivetoexplore #leopard #nature #wildlife #bigfive #big5

A photo posted by andBeyond (@andbeyondsafari) on Mar 23, 2016 at 8:36am PDT

#southafrica #bigfive #gamereserve #travelphotographer #photoftheday #instagood #fantastic_earth #amazingplaces #animalsofinstagram #wildlife #elephants #amazingplaces #awesomeearth #travel #adventureisoutthere #travelog #globetrotter #globefocused

A photo posted by ��Globe Focused (@stingya) on Mar 23, 2016 at 6:19am PDT

#african #elephants #mammal #nature #safari #chitwachitwa #gamedrive #bigfive Image @aliciakirstentaylor

A photo posted by ChitwaChitwaPrivateGameLodge (@chitwachitwa) on Mar 20, 2016 at 7:05am PDT

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A photo posted by Mount Zion Tours (@mounttours) on Mar 19, 2016 at 12:21am PDT

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A photo posted by Pang Malika (@malipang) on Mar 17, 2016 at 9:01pm PDT

Watching over his lady. #lion #safari #sabisands #meetsouthafrica #thisissouthafrica #southafrica #lionking #kingofthejungle #travel #travelgram #bigfive #arathusa

A photo posted by Sara (@saraski) on Mar 16, 2016 at 11:49pm PDT

Leopard! #safaridaythree #hodandZz #kenya #safaritime #BigFive

A photo posted by Hollis Murphy (@hodapot) on Mar 15, 2016 at 5:27am PDT

And then this little one appeared. There were so many little baby elephants that provided hours of entertainment. #Amboseli #whyilovekenya #africa #mountkilimanjaro #elephant #africanamazing #wildaid #bigfive #conservation #elephantgardensafaris #ig_africa #ishootwithorms #JoinTheHerd #kenya #natgeoafrica #africageographic #photosafari #thisisafrica #travelafrica #wildlifephotography @wildlifeplanet @wildlifeaddicts

A photo posted by David Verbossche (@davidverbossche) on Mar 14, 2016 at 11:17pm PDT

About Jarred Manasse

Manasse is the owner of Write For You, offering freelance copywriting services in Cape Town. He is also the content manager for Encounters Travel, a UK-based travel agency who offers adventure tours and small group holidays all over the globe.