Tigers as we know them, you see, have never lived in the wild in Africa. But there's still a chance you could see one there. ... Lions, leopards and tigers are all part of the Felidae family of cats, which originated in Africa and share a common ancestor.Nov 23, 2010
Does South Africa have tigers?
Now, although tigers are not indigenous to Africa, they can be found there in zoos, special reserves and even kept as pets. And that's how you might come across one in the wild. In fact, this past July, a 310-pound (140 kg), 17-month-old pet Bengal tiger named Panjo escaped in South Africa.Nov 23, 2010