Eeew, the reptilian residents of the waterways. Do alligators live in Africa? Well, it’s like asking if kangaroos live in the Arctic – not quite. Alligators have their own exclusive club in the Americas, hanging out in the swamps, rivers, and marshes of the southern United States and parts of China. Picture an alligator in Africa – it’s like a case of mistaken identity, a reptilian Lost in Translation scenario. African crocodiles might give them a friendly nod, but alligators are more comfortable in the bayous than the savannas. So, to answer your question, no, alligators are not African adventurers; they’re more into the jazz of the Louisiana swamps.