Classic itineraries and hidden gems for those in search of Africa's big 5 - the leopard, lion, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo. The best places to see Africa's Big 5Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Limpopo, South AfricaImage credit: Getty ImagesKruger is the prime destination for seeing Africa’s Big Five, although finding them all on a self-drive package requires stamina. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, KenyaImage credit: Getty ImagesSafari cognoscenti suggest Lewa might offer Kenya’s finest Big Five experience. Chobe National Park, BotswanaImage credit: Getty ImagesBotswana’s most likely site for viewing the Big Five, the varied landscapes of Chobe cover nearly 11,000 km2 of the northern Kalahari. Majete Wildlife Reserve, MalawiImage credit: Getty imagesForget hordes of tourists in safari jeeps crowding round a lion kill or a leopard family.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 03, 2026 06:51 UTC