Kruger National Park ranks second after Cape Town beaches, as the most commonly visited tourist attraction in South Africa, receiving over 1.5 million tourists annually. The highly skillful and knowledgeable game rangers will guide you through the park detailing you about the resident animals.
The park has numerous private reserves like the popular Sabi Sand Reserve in the South East best known for its luxurious lodges. On the western boarder of Kruger Park, there are private game reserves like Thornybush, Makalali, Timbavati, Malewane and Sabi Sabi.the large green vegetation serves as a haven to a variety of wildlife species.
On a particular game drive in Kruger Park, you will see the African lion, wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, elephant, wild dog, spotted hyena, antelopes, crocodiles and warthogs among many other mammals. Primates such as the olive baboon, colobus monkeys and bush baby, are regularly seen in the park. Birding fans can expect to see the European roller, vultures, bustards, bee eaters, martial eagles, sun b
A game drive through the park will help you catch sight of then various animals such as lions, zebras, spotted hyenas, hippos, elephants, antelopes, buffalos, wild dogs, warthogs and crocodiles. Among the resident primates frequently seen roaming in the park are olive baboon, bush baby and colobus monkeys. Not to forget, for those who love watching birds, there are very many beautiful species you will see especially during the rainy season such as bee eaters, sun birds, European roller, martial eagles, starling and vultures.
Viewing wildlife is an activity that takes place all through the year but it’s more rewarding during the dry season between April and September. Game drives are usually taken early in the morning and in the evening. Many animals gather together early in the mornings near the water holes and arid river beds to drink water. During the rainy season that stretches from October to March, the park blossoms with green pastures due to this being the rainy season, and very few animals are seen grazing. You will also visit the painted rocks in the area.
Kruger National Park is South Africa offers superb accommodation at affordable prices. This ranges from lavish safari lodges, self-catering lodges to outside camping in the bushes. Among the renowned private lodges in this National Park are Grand Kruger Lodge, Crocodile Bridge and Skukuza Rest camp. The private Sabi Sabi game reserve boasts of having the best luxurious lodges in Kruger Park and among them are: Little Bush Camp, Timbavati Safari Lodge, Selati camp and Earth Lodge.these offer a variety of services like luxury suites, swimming pool, spacious terraces and charming restaurants.
Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in South Africa covering an area estimated to 18,989 square kilometers; surprisingly almost half of the total size of Switzerland. One of its Pioneer founders Paul Kruger the then ruling president of Transvaal state; created Sabie Game Reserve in 1898 to manage hunting in the park so as to protect the then reducing number of wildlife.
According to SAN Parks, Kruger National Park is currently a sanctuary to 336 trees, 507 birds, 49 fish, 114 reptiles, 34 amphibians and 147 mammals
Flora and Fauna
If you are searching for a unique and exciting opportunity to view game in South Africa, the ideal place to visit is Kruger National Park. There you will see a variety of game including the Big Five, various species of birds and enjoy the serene and charming scenery. Kruger Park offers a lot to observe, listen to and smell.
You will surely be astonished by the wonders Mother Nature offers!
Basing on my personal judgment, Kruger National Park is one of the ideal destinations to visit, and will offer an opportunity to come across the large elephants and black rhinos found all over the place. Always remember not to go too close to these animals as it may turn out to be dangerous.
