Perhaps the biggest draw of a luxury South Africa holiday is the amazing indigenous wildlife that you will never see in Europe. It’s no coincidence that Kruger National Park, South Africa’s safari hot spot, is one of the most visited attractions in the country. Here are some of the creatures you can hope to see on your trip.

When you think of Africa, several of the big mammals immediately spring to mind: elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards and lions. They thrive in the bushveld and savannah regions, so that’s where you should head if you want to see the bigger occupants of South Africa. Safaris at the Kruger National Park are a good bet for spotting these creatures too – the park holds a massive 20,000 buffalo and 10,000 elephants – an amazing feat considering that a 1920 estimate stated there were approximately 120 elephants left on the whole continent!