Giraffes live predominantly in the savannahs and open woodlands of Africa, where grasslands with scattered trees provide an ideal environment for grazing and browsing leaves, fruits, and flowers from tall woody plants like acacias. Their range extends across sub-Saharan Africa, from countries such as Chad in the north to South Africa in the south, and from Niger in the west to Somalia in the east
. Most giraffe populations are found in East Africa, especially in protected reserves such as Serengeti National Park and Amboseli National Park. Other significant populations exist in southern Africa, including Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, often in savannahs and shrublands. Some giraffes also live in more arid desert and semi-desert areas, like the Okavango Delta in Botswana
. Interestingly, about 70% of giraffes live outside government-managed protected areas, sharing land with people and livestock, which poses unique conservation challenges
. In summary, giraffes inhabit a variety of warm, open habitats across sub- Saharan Africa, mainly savannahs and woodlands, where they can access their food sources and have space to move freely
