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In the northeastern provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, stretching across 20,000 square km, the Kruger National Park was established and became South Africa’s first national park in 1929. The boundary of the National Park connects with Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe and Limpopo National Park in Mozambique.
The park is well-secured to protect ...the wilderness of this land from foreign influences and poachers. While on the Kruger National Park safari tour, watch a spectrum of bewitching entanglements between the prey and predator, the restless chasers and willful conquerors, and the unified motion of nature as it unveils during the trip to South Africa.
There are several private game reserves within the Kruger National Park and wilderness trails with nine entrances to the park. Wilderness trails mark about 49% of the total land, but they don't offer luxury accommodation or guaranteed game viewing.
Kruger National Park Wildlife :-
During the Kruger National Park safari, tourists can witness the Big five: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and African buffalo. The biodiversity of Kruger National Park is rich with animals and plants. There are 53 species of fish, 505 species of birds, 35 amphibians, 118 reptile species, 1990 plants genome, and 148 mammal species in the national park.
The Kruger National Park has five vegetation zones, harbouring selective and indigenous wildlife with different ecosystems. A bigger land than Belgium or Wales, the Kruger National Park is the third largest national park in the world.
To enjoy your trip to Kruger National Park, bear in mind that during the dry season from May to October, the Kruger National Park offers the optimum game viewing opportunities and safari conditions for visitors. During this time, vegetation is sparse, making it easier to spot and track animals in the wild and the best time for your vacation in Kruger.
The most popular areas you need to visit during your Kruger National Park trip are as follows: Skukuza to Lower Sabie(46 km): It is oneIt is one of the famous places to visit during the Kruger National Park trip for spotting leopards, lions, hyenas, and bird watching. Luvuvhu River Drive(40 km) - A river drive where you can witness crocodiles, nyalas, kudus, impalas, leopards, and baboons in their natural habitat would be a memorable experience. Lower Sabie to Tshokwane(40 km) - Famous for cheetahs, lions, hyenas, and Nkumbe Hill, this is also one of the best places to visit in Kruger. Olifants Loop and River Road to Letaba and Engelhard Dam(81 km) - As one of the popular places to visit in Kruger National Park, it offers exotic views and bird watching experience. Malelane to Skukuza(64 km) - Famous for lions and white rhinos, this tourist attraction site in Kruger is a must-visit. Voortrekker Road(35 km) - This popular attraction site in Kruger is home to eland, white rhino, antelopes and jackal-berry trees. Timbavati Road(59 km) - Yet another popular place to visit in Kruger, this road will grant you the opportunity to spot lions, impalas, wildebeests, zebras, kudus, giraffes and elephants. Mahonie Loop(28 km) - Home to Sharpe’s grysbok, kudus, impalas, warthogs, and elephants, you will have an adventure of your lifetime here.
Yes, Kruger is good for a self-drive safari trip. It is one of the best ways to indulge in the wonders of nature while on your holidays in Kruger. On a self-driven car, you can experience spectacular landscapes, the best game reserves, and exotic wildlife to keep you company in solitude. Self-Drive Routes: Skukuza to Satara Lower Sabie to Skukuza Lower Sabie to Tshokwane Malelane to Skukuza Voortrekker Road Timbavati Road Olifants Loop and River Road Around Shingwedzi Mahonie Loop Luvuvhu River Drive
During the Kruger National Park Safari Tour, one can expect to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, African buffalo, rhino, and elephant) as well as indigenous species of giraffe, hippo, zebra, wildebeest, cheetah, hyena, impala, kudu, waterbuck, steenbok, common duiker, and endangered wild dogs.
Tourists flocking from Johannesburg to the Kruger National Park have to drive for 4-5 hours to the nearest entry gate of the park. Once inside, vehicular movement is usually at a pace optimum to spot wildlife. It also saves tourists from sudden bumps on the roads due to its proximity to wilderness trails.
Most of the public routes in Kruger National Park are good and well-maintained gravel roads. Anybody with a sedan or a 4x4 can easily travel in various parts of the park. Enthusiasts, who have the appropriate permission from the authorities at Kruger National Park, should use an off-road vehicle for a memorable experience during your vacation in Kruger.
In South Africa, game reserves and National Parks have a fence at their boundaries. Kruger National Park and adjacent private reserves are properly fenced to stop wildlife from leaving the boundary to enter human establishments.
For a spectacular and romantic holiday in Kruger National Park, you can choose from the following list of lodges and camps in Kruger: Baobab Hill Bush House Camp Shawu Camp Shonga Fitzpatricks Lodge at Jock Hamiltons Tented Camp Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge Imbali Safari Lodge Jock Safari Lodge Lion Sands Narina Lodge Lio Sands Tinga Lodge
There are three options to reach Kruger National Park and they are as follows: By Air: Three airports cater to Kruger National Park: Northern Region: Phalaborwa Airport Central Region: Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport Southern Region: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport Take direct or internal flights to reach Kruger National Park as mentioned below: Take a direct flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport within an hour. Fly from Johannesburg to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport within 2.5 hours. Fly from Johannesburg to Phalaborwa Airport within 1.5 hours. By Road: If you are coming from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park via car, then it would take you around 4-5 hours, the quickest route through N12 and N4 (392 km).
The entrance fee for international tourists in Kruger National Park is 440 ZAR (USD 26.50) per adult and 220 ZAR per child. 2. For South African citizens, the cost is 110 ZAR per adult and 55 ZAR per child. 3. SADC Nationals(with passports) should pay 220 ZAR per adult and 110 ZAR per child.
Here is a list essentials to pack during your Kruger national park trip: Light cloth material such as cotton in light shades. Long sleeve t-shirt and trousers. A lightweight waterproof jacket. A good pair of hiking boots. A hat to protect from direct sunrays to the head. Sunscreen with a high SPF rating. A medical kit with anti-malaria medicine.
Exploring the serene landscape of Kruger National Park offers a plethora of fun activities with unforgettable safari tours, romantic getaway excursions in the wild, and a sense of being at nature’s mercy. Here is a list of specially curated activities for you: Top things to do in Kruger National Park: River and bush walks: Under the supervision of expert guides, you can explore the wild landscape of Kruger National Park on foot, which aids photographers in capturing some beautiful portraits of wildlife near rivers or hidden in bushes. Kruger Tablets in Nkyaeni With impunity provided by the officials, witness the lazy and enormous lions lounging on Kruger tablets. While on the safari tour, it is one of the best things to do in Kruger National Park. Game Drives To be on a game drive on a beautiful South African morning is the best way to enjoy Kruger National Park. Visit various game reserves to spot different species of flora and fauna. Other available timings are during sunset and night. Hippo Pool in Marula It is a hippo watch zone near Kruger’s southern border where hundreds of water nymphs or hippos are soaking and relaxing in the cool water. Watching the dangerous yet calm hippos is one of the most popular things to do in Kruger National Park. Red Rocks at Nxanatseni Located near the Shingwedzi River, the red rocks depict a beautiful spectrum of sandstone slabs in contrast with the vivid colours of savanna grasslands. Wolfhunter Trail in Marula Ranging from exotic views of birds, landscapes, and animals in the Marula region, the Wolfhunter Trail is one of the most frequented destinations for tourists and historians due to the historic relics from the stone and iron ages. Albasini Ruins Back in the 19th century, an operational centre for Portuguese and indigenous Ba-Phalaborwa, the Albasini region was a trading post for goods like beads, clothes, and metal products. Bird Watching With 226 species of birds in the Kruger National Park, you can fuel your bird-watching enthusiasm amongst the South African delights. Witnessing the different species of bird, that are seldom found in other regions of the world, is one of the top things to do in Kruger National Park. Bush Braais Traditionally, after the game drives, a serving of BBQ dishes, beverages, and dessert are served, also known as bush braais by the locals. Hot Air Ballon Ride It is one of the highlights of Kruger National Park safari experiences offered. You can view the landscape with immense speculation with a gentle breeze on your back from a height under the supervision of experts.
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