Safari & Wildlife Vocabulary

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Instructions: Explore the vocabulary of safari adventures and wildlife tourism in Africa and beyond

1.
What does the word 'safari' originally mean in Swahili?
A
Wild animals
B
Hunting ground
C
Journey or trip
D
Wilderness
2.
In safari terminology, what are the 'Big Five'?
A
Lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo — historically the most difficult to hunt on foot
B
Five famous national parks
C
The five largest African countries
D
The five tallest African mountains
3.
What is a 'game drive' on a safari?
A
Driving animals from one area to another
B
A board game played at camp
C
A video game about animals
D
An excursion in a vehicle through wildlife areas to observe animals in their natural habitat
4.
In safari vocabulary, what does 'bush' refer to?
A
A garden plant
B
A campfire
C
A type of tree
D
The wild, uncultivated African countryside where wildlife roams
5.
What is a 'kopje' (or 'koppie') on an African safari?
A
A small, rocky hill or outcropping rising from the plains, often home to wildlife
B
A watering hole
C
A type of antelope
D
A type of tree
6.
In safari terminology, what is a 'hide'?
A
Animal skin
B
A type of animal trap
C
A concealed structure from which to observe wildlife without being seen
D
A leather souvenir
7.
What does 'migration' refer to in the context of East African safaris?
A
Birds flying south for winter
B
Tourists arriving in high season
C
The annual mass movement of wildebeest and other animals across the Serengeti and Masai Mara
D
People moving to Africa
8.
In safari vocabulary, what is a 'watering hole'?
A
A bar at the safari camp
B
A swimming pool at the lodge
C
A natural water source where animals gather to drink, a prime wildlife viewing spot
D
A man-made dam
9.
What is a 'conservancy' in safari terminology?
A
A government building
B
A museum
C
A zoo
D
A protected area of land managed for wildlife conservation, often in partnership with local communities
10.
In safari culture, what does 'sundowner' refer to?
A
A type of hat
B
Sunset
C
A sleeping bag
D
Drinks and snacks enjoyed while watching the sunset in the bush, a beloved safari tradition
11.
What is a 'tracker' on a safari?
A
A skilled person who reads animal signs like footprints and droppings to locate wildlife
B
A type of camera
C
A GPS device
D
A safari vehicle
12.
In safari terminology, what does 'nocturnal' mean regarding wildlife?
A
Animals that live in caves
B
Dangerous animals
C
Animals that are primarily active during the night
D
Animals that hibernate
13.
What is a 'tented camp' on safari?
A
A basic campsite
B
A tent for storing equipment
C
A luxury accommodation using large, furnished canvas tents with full amenities in the wilderness
D
A military-style camp
14.
In safari vocabulary, what is a 'pride'?
A
A social group of lions living and hunting together
B
A type of safari vehicle
C
A group of tourists
D
A feeling of accomplishment
15.
What does 'savanna' (or 'savannah') refer to in safari geography?
A
A dense jungle
B
A large, flat grassland with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
C
A mountain range
D
A desert landscape

Answer Key

Question 1

C. Journey or trip

Question 2

A. Lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo — historically the most difficult to hunt on foot

Question 3

D. An excursion in a vehicle through wildlife areas to observe animals in their natural habitat

Question 4

D. The wild, uncultivated African countryside where wildlife roams

Question 5

A. A small, rocky hill or outcropping rising from the plains, often home to wildlife

Question 6

C. A concealed structure from which to observe wildlife without being seen

Question 7

C. The annual mass movement of wildebeest and other animals across the Serengeti and Masai Mara

Question 8

C. A natural water source where animals gather to drink, a prime wildlife viewing spot

Question 9

D. A protected area of land managed for wildlife conservation, often in partnership with local communities

Question 10

D. Drinks and snacks enjoyed while watching the sunset in the bush, a beloved safari tradition

Question 11

A. A skilled person who reads animal signs like footprints and droppings to locate wildlife

Question 12

C. Animals that are primarily active during the night

Question 13

C. A luxury accommodation using large, furnished canvas tents with full amenities in the wilderness

Question 14

A. A social group of lions living and hunting together

Question 15

B. A large, flat grassland with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

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