Originally used only by hunters, the term 'Big Five' refers to five of Africa's greatest wild animals - the lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant. It refers to the difficulty in bagging these large animals, mostly due to their ferocity when cornered an shot at. During the bygone hunting era the term "Big Five" still conjures up the romance and excitement of Africa's exotic destinations and experiences. Many travellers regard a visit to South Africa incomplete without having spotted or better yet photographed the 'Big Five'.