Animal road signs from Africa

Check out these road signs from Africa. This is the fourth in our series of international animal road signs. They may have animals that you’ve never seen before, so it’s best to admire them at a distance (and alive) rather than dead and flattened by your wheels. You can also check out our Latin American animal road signsUK animal road signs and North American animal road signs overviews.

 baboons-warning-sign-africaSelf-explanatory really. Baboons are inquisitive and might jump on your car
 beware-of-lions-sign-africaYou’ll be safe from lions if you stay in your car.
 cows-warning-sign-africaCattle roam freely in some places in Africa.
 cattle-sign-africaThis is a different cattle sign.
 dung-beetle-crossing-sign-africaDung beetles roll balls of dung sometimes many metres, and sometimes across roads.
 elephant-warning-sign-africaElephants are well-camouflaged at night. Hitting one will undoubtedly cause huge damage to your vehicle, and it could cause the elephant (if wounded) to attack the vehicle.
 giraffes-warning-sign-africaGiraffes are large and it’s best to avoid hitting them.
 hayenas-warning-sign-africaIf you see a sign warning of hyenas, get out of the car at your own risk.
 hippo-warning-sign-africaHippos are extremely dangerous, and very large.
 horses-and-riders-sign-africaYou will see horses and riders in some places. This sign might be shown near an equestrian centre.
 kudus-warning-sign-africaGazelles, kudus, antelope and other nimble ungulates are common in some areas.
 leopard-zone-sign-africaLeopards are well-camouflaged in long grass.
 oryx-warning-sign-africaOryx have large horns and are the size of cattle.
 ostrich-farm-and-riding-sign-africaSome ostrich farms offer riding experiences.
 ostrich-warning-sign-africaThis sign warns of wild ostriches.
 rhino-area-sign-africaRhinos are built like a tank and they may charge vehicles. Stay clear of them.
 sheep-sign-africaSheep are common in some areas and may be in flocks, or wandering free.
 turtles-warning-sign-africaTortoises cannot move out of the way quickly.
 vulture-area-warning-sign-africaVultures can be sitting feasting on road kill. They will cause a large dent if you hit one.
 warthog-zone-africaWarthogs are solidly built pig-sized animals.
 wild-dog-crossing-place-sign-africaWild dogs can sometimes be found in packs near roads.
 wild-horse-warning-sign-africaWild horses pose the same dangers as antelopes.
 zebras-warning-sign-africaZebras are horse-sized animals and you might see them moving in herds across the road. They are well-camouflaged against long grass.
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Darren has owned several companies in the automotive, advertising and education industries. He has run driving theory educational websites since 2010.