Kruger National Park

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Indigenous plant life abounds and the sheer number of animals is enough to make anyone jump on a plane and head for the Park. The ‘Big Five’ is always top on an explorer’s list and the Kruger boasts of approximately 1500 lions, 12000 elephants, 2500 buffalo, 1000 leopards and 5000 rhinos.

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The Kruger National Park is internationally known as a haven for nature lovers. Indigenous plant life abounds and the sheer number of animals is enough to make anyone jump on a plane and head for the Park. The ‘Big Five’ is always top on an explorer’s list and the Kruger boasts of approximately 1500 lions, 12000 elephants, 2500 buffalo, 1000 …

Kruger National Park

Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE English Local languages: Thonga, Chopi, Tswa, Ndau, Tonga, Ronga and Tsonga CURRENCY South African Rand BEST TIME TO VISIT May to September NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Hoedspruit Railway Station NEAREST AIRPORT Nelspruit Airport/Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 013-735 4325 INTERNET ACCESS Free wi-fi is limited to a handful of the restaurants at the rest camps. Limited wi-fi …

Kruger National Park

Getting Around

Once in the park most visitors drive themselves as it’s very straightforward. Kruger’s road system is excellent, with a network of great sealed routes and many well-maintained gravel side roads. However, keep an eye out for other vehicles stopping suddenly, distracted drivers and darting animals. You won’t need a 4WD for most secondary gravel roads, though check with rangers if …

Kruger National Park

History & Culture

The Kruger National Park was first established by the President of the Transvaal, Paul Kruger, in 1898. Realising that the Lowveld animals needed to be protected, the area between the Sabie and Crocodile Rivers was set aside for restricted hunting in 1884. Kruger’s revolutionary plan only fully came to fruition in 1898 when the Sabie Game Reserve was established (later …

Kruger National Park

Top Attractions

Olifants Rest Camp High atop a bluff, this camp offers fantastic views down to the Olifants River, where elephants, hippos and numerous other animals roam. Bungalows 10 to 14 have the best views, as do the eight-person Nshawu and Lebombo self-catering guesthouses (from R4050). There’s also a camp pool. Rustic Kitchen (mains R42 to R155) has a small variety of …

Kruger National Park

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