Best places to see the Big 5 in Africa

Big Five are distributed across many parts of Africa.

Though the higher concentration is found in the Southern part of Africa.

The selection of destinations to visit in Africa for safari.

Is ideal if you want to get the best chance to witness the big five.

Our best-recommended places to visit are:

Tanzania

Tanzania is the best country to visit when it comes to wildlife safari in Africa.  Almost ⅓ of its land is dedicated to conservation.

Despite being the best country for wildlife. Tanzania is home to the highest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro 5,895 m.

So where are the best places to see Big Five in Tanzania?

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro crater is one of the seven wonders of nature. Is a beautiful destination in Tanzania with more than 30,000 wild animals population.

Ngorongoro Crater is a permanent sanctuary for wildlife throughout the year.

Within Ngorongoro Crater is possible to spot African Cape Buffalo.  Lions, Elephants, Black Rhino, and Leopard.

Ngorongoro Crater is best combined with other parks including Lake Manyara and Tarangire.

Check out for  3 Days Ngorongoro Crater Safari 

Serengeti National Park

This endless plain of Africa is magical. Serengeti National Park offers the best chance for wildlife viewing.

And the highest population of wildlife than any other park on Earth.

Serengeti is guaranteed for Big Five in Tanzania.

Apart from the big 5 Serengeti is famous for wildebeest migration in Africa.

This is one of the natural wonders of nature you won’t dare to miss while in Tanzania.

The great wildebeest migration starts from July to September for Mara River Crossing.

While from January to March Serengeti offers the best chance for calving season.

Calving season in southern Serengeti is the best time for spotting live hunts by Lions. But also seeing the other big five made it easy.

Check out for 5 Days Ndutu Migration Serengeti 

Botswana

Botswana is home to giant lions in Africa. Botswana is home to luxurious camps and safari lodges in Africa.

Apart from that, Botswana is also home to the Big Five. Our best-recommended park to visit while in Botswana is:

Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta is the ideal destination in Africa. Moremi Game Reserve offers the best chance to see the Big 5 in Botswana.

The growing population of Rhino. African Elephants. Lions, Leopards, and Buffalo tick your list for the African Big Five safari.

The best time to witness the big five on safari while in Botswana is during August and October.

During this time large herds gather by water sources during the dry season. This gives the best chance for viewing and taking the best pictures.

South Africa

No doubt South Africa has been the pioneer for game drives in Africa for many years.

Despite the socio-economic developments in this country. Wildlife conservation is still part of the national agenda.

South Africa is home to the rare species of white Lions and a high population of rhinos in Africa.

These are the best places to see the big five in South Africa

Kruger National Park

The giant yet massive park in South Africa. It’s undoubtedly Kruger is on the checklist for any safari-goer in South Africa.

Kruger offers the best chance to see all the big five in Africa including lions, and elephants. Leopards and Rhino.

Thinking of the size of this park? If yes, The Kruger National Park is about the size of Belgium or Israel.

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

This is a well-protected game reserve in South Africa. The Sabi Sand shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park.

While on this reserve you should be able to see the Big 5 in South Africa.

Apart from the big five Sabi Sand Game Reserve offers the most luxurious lodges. For visitors who are coming to South Africa.

Namibia

Located in Southwest Africa. Namibia is distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast.

The country is home to diverse wildlife, including a significant cheetah population.

The best park for spotting the big five in Namibia is :

Etosha National Park

Is one of the iconic destinations in Africa.  Is the ideal safari destination to see the big five while Botswana.

The big five can all be seen here although the Rhino population is very low. compared with parks in Africa like Kruger.

Etosha Nationa Park is home to more than 100 mammals and 300’s bird species. Is the best park to visit in Botswana.

Like other parks in Africa, Etosha offers you the best chance to experience camping.

The best-known camps include Little Ongava and Andersson’s camps.

These are family safari-friendly camps with a panoramic view of Africa.

Kenya

Kenya is a wildlife haven in East Africa. With its well-known parks including Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo National Park.

For visitors with a thirst to witness the big five in Africa.

Then Kenya should be on your list of the best places to visit for a safari in Africa.

Like other countries in Africa. Kenya is a vast country with different attractions to offer to its visitors.

But we have created a list of the best parks to visit for an easy spot of big in Kenya.

Maasai Mara  Game Reserve

This is the iconic reserve in Kenya. These parks share the same ecosystem as Serengeti in Tanzania.

Like Serengeti, Maasai Mara is best known for its larger herds of animals and all the big five in Africa.

The Masai Mara has plenty of games all year round but the best time to visit Masai Mara is during the dry season.

The wildebeest migration usually reaches the Masai Mara in August.

And remains until October. When they move back to the Serengeti in Tanzania.

Maasai Mara offers the best chance to enjoy sunrise game drives and balloon safaris.

And walking safaris experience. But also don’t forget the best places to stay including luxury lodges and luxury camps.

You can check out : 3 Days Maasai Mara Safari  in Kenya