Also known as Cape buffalo, these heavy-set herbivores are built like tanks. Males can weigh up to 900 kilograms and are easily recognised by their thick horns that curve into a solid boss across the forehead.

Their dark, muscular frames often carry a layer of dust or mud, adding texture and grit to close-up shots. Whether you're capturing the tension in a herd on the move or a lone bull silhouetted against the sunset, buffalo offer striking photographic moments.

They are widely distributed across Africa, from open savannas to wetlands, making them one of the more accessible — yet always impressive — subjects to photograph in the wild.