They’re toothy. They’re scaly. And they get the worst reputation. We’ve all seen crocodiles up front in zoos lying in the sun like sunbathing slugs, but did you know it’s so much different when you see them in their native habitat? Africa is home to the largest concentration of the Nile crocodile that can be found lurking in shallow waters. So build up that courage and enter if you dare. This list will take you the various stomping grounds (well, maybe not stomping) where tourists can delight in seeing the fanged reptile giants floating in the wild. Here’s where to find Nile crocodiles in Africa.