Safari Quiz š¦
- Simon O'Donovan
- Oct 6
- 5 min read
I hope you enjoy this Dementia Cafe Quiz. It's pretty self-explanatory and focuses on an African safari. Before starting discuss with members:
- who has been on a safari?
- if so what was it like?
- who would like to go on one?
Have a think about what you would need to take or have with you?
š§³ Essentials
Passport, travel documents, and insurance papers
Vaccination certificate (e.g. Yellow Fever if required)
Local currency / credit card
Safari itinerary & contact details
š Clothing
(Choose neutral colours like khaki, olive, beige, brown ā avoid white and bright colours)
Lightweight long-sleeved shirts (sun & insect protection)
T-shirts and vests
Light cotton trousers or cargo pants
Safari shorts
Fleece or light jumper (cool mornings/evenings)
Light waterproof jacket or poncho
Wide-brimmed hat or cap
Comfortable walking shoes or boots
Sandals for camp
Swimwear (for lodge pools)
Sleepwear and underwear
Socks (breathable, quick-dry)
š¶ļø Accessories & Protection
Sunglasses (polarized if possible)
High-factor sunscreen (SPF 30ā50)
Lip balm with SPF
Insect repellent (DEET-based or natural alternative)
After-bite or soothing lotion
Reusable water bottle
Scarf or buff (for dust)
š§¼ Toiletries & Health
Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrush
Wet wipes & tissues
Hand sanitizer
Biodegradable soap/shampoo
Basic first-aid kit (plasters, antiseptic, painkillers, etc.)
Prescription medications
Antimalarial tablets (if needed)
Motion sickness tablets
Rehydration sachets
šø Tech & Gear
Camera with zoom lens
Binoculars (8x or 10x magnification)
Spare batteries / memory cards
Phone & charger
Power bank
Travel adaptor
Flashlight or head torch
Small tripod (optional)
š§¢ Extras
Field guide or wildlife book
Notebook & pen
Lightweight daypack
Zip-lock bags for dust & protection
Snacks or energy bars
Travel pillow
Laundry bag
Of course, you would also need a guide and a protected jeep or similar vehicle. Game keepers are also an essential feature to protect from poachers. An aerial view in a hot air balloon would also be great, as long as it doesn't land in a lion's den!!
Round 1.
Name "The Big Five" animals you might see on Safari?
What nickname is given to the first animal?
What does the second animal never change?
Which are the tusks of the third animal made of?
How fast can the fourth animal run?
What Italian cheese is the milk of this animal used to make?
Round 2.
Name these Safari animals?
What are the two appendages on it's head (ossicones) for?
What are the stripes for?
Which TV sitcom character imagined his mother-in-law as being one of these?
Which TV sitcom character said to a hotel resident complaining about the view "Well may I ask what you expected to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Herds of ********** sweeping majestically across the plain?"
Which international rugby team calls it's players this animal name?
What are this animal's warts for?
Why do some of these animals have red bottoms?
What is the saying about three of these animals?
What is this animal known for (a behaviour and sound)?
How fast can this animal run?
What was the 1973 movie that featured this animal in its title about?
What TV advert features this animal?
Round 3.
Name these animals?
How many chicken's eggs fit into one of these bird's eggs?
Why is this bird so called?
What do these birds do when they see a dead animal below?
Which Swedish pop group had an instrumental hit with a song named after this bird in 1977?
What (fable) is this bird said to deliver?
What colour comes before this bird's name?
Complete the saying "See you later alligator, ..."?
Which comedy outfit used this snakes name in their title?
What type of alcoholic beverage takes its name from this snake?
Round 4.
Here are some TV shows and movies related to the Safari theme. Can you name them?
Name these TV shows & movies?
Answer these additional questions ...
Name the characters?
What was the name of his mouse friend?
Name the couple?
Name the actors?
What was the cross-eyed lion's name?
Who wrote the book?
Name the actors?
Name the zoo-keeper?
Name the characters?
Round 5.
This is a 'Name That Tune' round. Spotify playlist to follow ...
Spotify playlist ...
ROUND 1
What nickname is given to the first animal? LION / KING OF THE JUNGLE
What does the second animal never change? LEOPARD / IT'S SPOTS
Which are the tusks of the third animal made of? ELEPHANT / IVORY
How fast can the fourth animal run? RHINOCEROS / 40 MPH
What Italian cheese is the milk of this animal used to make? BUFFALO / MOZZARELLA
ROUND 2
What are the two appendages on it's head (ossicones) for? GIRAFFE / NECKING CONTESTS TO ESTABLISH DOMINANCE
What are the stripes for? HEAT CONTROL - BLACK ABSORBS HEAT IN THE MORNING, WHITE REFLECTS THE HEAT OF THE SUN
Which TV sitcom character imagined his mother-in-law as being one of these? HIPPOPOTAMUS / REGGIE PERRIN
Which TV sitcom character said to a hotel resident complaining about the view "Well may I ask what you expected to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Herds of ********** sweeping majestically across the plain?" WILDEBEEST / BASIL FAWLTY
Which international rugby team calls its players this animal name? SPRINGBOK / SOUTH AFRICA
What are this animal's warts for? WARTHOG / TO PROTECT SKIN FROM DAMAGE DURING FIGHTS
Why do some of these animals have red bottoms? BABOON - FEMALES BOTTOMS BECOME RED WHEN THEY ARE AT THEIR MOST FERTILE
What is the saying about three of these animals? MONKEY - THREE WISE MONKEYS - "See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil".
What is this animal known for (a behaviour and sound)? HYENA / CACKLING LAUGHTER
How fast can this animal run? CHEETAH / 75 MPH (FASTEST LAND ANIMAL)
What was the 1973 movie that featured this animal in its title about? JACKAL / 'DAY OF THE JACKAL'
What TV advert features this animal? MEERKAT / 'COMPARE THE MARKET'
ROUND 3
How many chicken's eggs fit into one of these bird's eggs? OSTRICH / 24
Why is this bird so called? SECRETARY BIRD / QUILLS ON IT'S NECK (? FOR WRITING WITH)
What do these birds do when they see a dead animal below? VULTURE / CIRCLE
Which Swedish pop group had an instrumental hit with a song named after this bird in 1977? EAGLE / ABBA
What (fable) is this bird said to deliver? STORK / BABY
What colour comes before this bird's name? HERON / BLUE
Complete the saying "See you later alligator, ..."? IN A WHILE CROCODILE
Which comedy outfit used this snakes name in their title? PYTHON / 'MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS'
What type of alcoholic beverage takes its name from this snake? COBRA / INDIAN LAGER
ROUND 4
Name the characters? TARZAN, JANE & CHEETAH
What was the name of his mouse friend? 'DUMBO' / TIMOTHY
Name the lion & couple? 'BORN FREE' / ELSA / GEORGE AND JOY ADAMSON
Name the actors? 'AFRICAN QUEEN' / HUMPHRY BOGART & KATHERINE HEPBURN
What was the cross-eyed lion's name? 'DAKTARI' / CLARENCE
Who wrote the book? 'JUNGLE BOOK' / RUDYARD KIPLING (CHARACTERS - BALOO, MOWGLI & BAGHEERA
Name the actors? 'OUT OF AFRICA' / MERYL STREEP & ROBERT REDFORD
Name the zoo-keeper? 'ANIMAL MAGIC' / JOHHNY MORRIS
Name the characters? 'LION KING' / MUFASA, SIMBA, NALA & RAFIKI
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