SimAnimals Africa for Nintendo DS is a simulation game where players explore exotic African landscapes while interacting with and caring for a variety of animals such as lions, gorillas, and elephants. The game encourages nurturing and playing with animals to unlock their unique behaviors and abilities. Players must manage the ecosystem by solving challenges and ensuring the well-being of their animal friends. The interactive environment allows for feeding, petting, and even communicating with the animals through the DS touchscreen, making for a fun, educational virtual safari experience.