Planning a safari of a lifetime? We go in search of the best places to see Africa’s Big Five <\/p>
Classic itineraries and hidden gems for those in search of Africa’s big 5 – the leopard, lion, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo<\/strong><\/p> Kruger is the prime destination for seeing Africa\u2019s Big Five, although finding them all on a self-drive package requires stamina. To \u201calmost guarantee success,\u201d Andre Van Kets (Discover Africa<\/a>) recommends \u201cstaying three to six days at the adjacent Sabi Sands reserve<\/a>\u201d. <\/p> At this agglomeration of upmarket private reserves, white rhino<\/a> is relatively common and leopards comparatively habituated. Jeeps are permitted to drive \u2018off road\u2019, while bush walks provide intimate encounters. In the northern Kruger, try Timbavati, where a group of \u2018white\u2019 lions have a genetic quirk of uniquely pale fur.<\/p> The best places to see Africa’s Big 5<\/h2>
Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Limpopo, South Africa<\/strong><\/h3>
Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, Tanzania<\/strong><\/h3>