Open plains and prey density
Strong in Kruger, Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Chobe, Hwange and South Luangwa.
Big Five safari galleries
Big 5 Pics
Photo-led safari planning for lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo country. Compare habitats, sightings and reserve feel before choosing the route.
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Safari moments by species and place.
Use the gallery as a visual guide to the kind of country each reserve offers: open plains, woodland, riverfront, waterholes and private reserve tracks.
Private reserve advantage
Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger and South Luangwa are useful starting points for serious leopard viewing.
Water and woodland
Chobe, Hwange, Kruger, Amboseli and Tarangire can be excellent elephant areas.
The planning constraint
Madikwe, Lewa, Ol Pejeta, Ngorongoro, private Kruger reserves and Akagera help complete the Big Five set.