Discover the amazing wildlife of the plains of Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. Prides of lions can be found among the grasses, including large males and mothers with small playful cubs, causing grazers like impala, gazelle, and zebra to gather in herds for protection. Some, like the leopard and rhino, are solitary and a rare and exciting find. In the trees above, weaver birds can be seen constantly working on new nests, while larger birds like the spectacular gray crowned crane and enormous ostrich strut among the grasses. Water draws many animals including hippos, flocks of flamingos and wading birds. In the Serengeti large rocky outcrops dotted with trees create the perfect habitat for small animals like the hyrax, while nearby in the grassland one might see their closest relative, the African elephant. These famous National parks often enable visitors to see the “big five” animals and many more.