Hotel in Kruger National Park, Sudafrica

Kruger National Park in northeastern South Africa is famous for its Big Five game viewing across nearly 5 million acres of savanna and woodland. The climate is subtropical: dry winters from May to September bring mild days around 77°F (25°C) and cool nights, making this the best season for spotting lions and elephants gathered at permanent waterholes-you can drive yourself along the park's 1,800 miles of roads or join a ranger-guided tour. In the hot, wet summers from October to April, temperatures climb to 86°F (30°C) and the park turns lush, ideal for birdwatching with over 500 species and fewer crowds.