Big Five parks and reserves
Parks and private reserves that hold lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, with the stays closest to each.
All five of the Big Five live in each of these parks and reserves. That is a statement about the population, never a promise about a single drive: sightings depend on season, water, luck and a good guide.
32 places
Each one opens on the park page with the nearest stays, sorted by distance.
Aberdare National Park
National Park · Kenya
Bongo antelope and forest elephants
Big Five
Addo Elephant National Park
National Park · Eastern Cape, South Africa
Famous for elephant herds and Big Seven
6 staysBig FiveMalaria-free
Amakhala Game Reserve
Private Game Reserve · Eastern Cape, South Africa
Malaria-free safari destination
2 staysBig FiveMalaria-free
Aquila Private Game Reserve
Private Game Reserve · Western Cape, South Africa
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