wildlife

What is a Big Five safari?

Posted by Emily on Thu January 1, 2026 in Safari Factfile.

You may have heard the term “Big Five safari” - but do you actually know what it means? Who are the Big Five, and why are they called that? In this blog, we want to unpack one of the most commonly searched safari terms: why seeing the Big Five is considered so special, and what else there is to discover beyond this famous list.

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Curious Cubs: Lions at Shimungwe

Posted by Emily on Wed April 16, 2025 in Wildlife sightings.

From playful pounces to tree-top tumbles, our guests shared a truly magical moment with the Guernsey pride’s youngest members. With a lion cub boom underway across Thornybush, sightings like these are becoming even more special. Join us as we reflect on a golden afternoon in the bush - and celebrate the rise of a new lion dynasty at Shimungwe.

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