If you are lucky enough to visit the Serengeti, you’re in for a dazzling wildlife display. One of the best parts about a safari here is that you can see thousands of animals in a very short amount of time. In just two days — with the help of an amazing guide — I spotted everything from hippos fighting in the water to a pride of lions lounging in the shade with their cubs. Here’s my look at Serengeti animals from A to Z, a photo (and occasional video) gallery of the incredible creatures I encountered.

Antelopes (Topis)

Baboons

Cape Buffalo

Dik-Diks

Dwarf Mongooses

These mongooses have learned that tourists often come with tasty lunch snacks…

Elephants (if you squint, they’re hiding in the back right)

Gazelles (you’ll find them sitting just below the ostriches)

The Serengeti has both Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles. My best guess is that these are Thomson’s gazelles, but I’m happy to be corrected.

Giraffes

Hippopotamuses

Hyenas

Impalas

Jackals

Lions

Rock Hyraxes

We enjoyed our picnic lunch with this little guy at our feet—rock hyraxes live among in the boulders near our lunch spot.

Vervet Monkeys

Wildebeest

Zebras

There’s always more to discover in the Serengeti — there’s a reason it’s been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We saw several sounders of warthogs, though not within photo range, and searched for the ever-elusive leopard in vain. For more mammals, keep an eye out for other members of the antelope family, such as elands, kudus, and hartebeests. No matter what you find, it’s sure to be a delight.

Planning a safari adventure? This post has lots of helpful tips.

Thinking of visiting Ngorongoro Crater? Start with this post — it’s another amazing spot.

Looking for another Tanzanian wonder? Check out this post on the elephant paradise of Tarangire National Park.