Kruger National Park, the largest and most famous game viewing park, most definitely had to be one of the highlights of the trip. It contains everything, and more, that one envisions Africa being inhabited by. It has the "Big Five" (elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, and the buffalo) which requires everyone to remain in their car. That isn't so bad though as the animals don't see the cars as posing any danger to them, and so one can get much closer than if on foot. One drives around slowly never knowing what or where the next sighting will be. It's all very exciting, and a spotting requires an immediate search of the guide book to determine what one is looking at. Not only are the mammals very exciting, but the birds are also spectacular in size, shape, and color. There are walled camps within the park that one can stay overnight at for a very unique experience. The camp gates open at sunrise, and close at sunset, and you had best be inside when they close, otherwise it is an immediate fine! The camps offer "bush drives" in specially designed open vehicles with guides knowing where the best viewing spots are at any given time. There are also night time drives with spotlights, and even bush walks with armed rangers. With all this excitement Kruger National Park is not to be missed!