Tanzania, June 17 -- Arusha. Tanzania has cemented its position as Africa's leading wildlife powerhouse after emerging top in the population of lions and buffaloes, according to the 2024/2025 national wildlife census conducted by the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (Tawiri).

The findings show that Tanzania now hosts approximately 328,000 buffaloes, making it the highest in Africa.

It is followed by South Africa with 46,000, Mozambique with 45,000, Kenya with 42,000, and Zambia with 41,000.

In the lion category, Tanzania also leads the continent with an estimated 17,200 lions. South Africa follows with 3,284 lions, Botswana 3,064, Kenya 2,515, and Zambia 2,349.

Presenting the results on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Tawiri director ge...