"A popular self-drive safari destination in South Africa where vehicle-based game drives are the main draw; visitors who go without personal binoculars often find distant animals reduced to indistinct dots, so bringing quality optics greatly improves the experience by allowing clear observation of elephants, birds, and other wildlife from a distance." - Jessica Macdonald Jessica Macdonald Jessica Macdonald is a seasoned travel writer with over 10 years of experience, most recently as the Africa travel expert for TripSavvy. She has explored more than 50 countries on six continents, is a qualified scuba instructor, passionate hiker and wildlife photographer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines