Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park is a South African National Park and one of the largest game reserves in Africa. It covers an area of 19,485 km2 (7,523 sq mi) in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga in northeastern South Africa, and extends 360 km (220 mi) from north to south and 65 km (40 mi) from east to west. The administrative headquarters are in Skukuza. Areas of the park were first protected by the government of the South African Republic in 1898, and it became South Africa's first national park in 1926.
To the west and south of the Kruger National Park are the two South African provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, respectively. To the north is Zimbabwe, and to the east is Mozambique. It is now part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, a peace park that links Kruger National Park with the Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe, and with the Limpopo National Park in Mozambique.
The park is part of the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere, an area designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as an International Man and Biosphere Reserve.The park has nine main gates allowing entrance to the different camps.
- 1 History
- 2 Location and geography
- 3 Climate
-
4
Flora and fauna
- 4.1 Vegetation
- 4.2 Mammals
- 4.3 Birds
- 4.4 Other vertebrates
- 4.5 Invertebrates
- 5 Threats
- 6 Anti-poaching measures
-
7
Rest camps
- 7.1 Skukuza
- 7.2 Berg-en-Dal
- 7.3 Malelane
- 7.4 Crocodile Bridge
- 7.5 Letaba
- 7.6 Lower Sabie
- 7.7 Mopani
- 7.8 Other camps
- 8 Gates to the Kruger Park
- 9 Wilderness trails
- 10 Gallery
- 11 See also
- 12 References
- 13 Further reading
- 14 External links
Links
Images Gallery
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Plaque in the park. Now and then people do get killed, however, this is extremely rare.
-
Pride of lions on a tourist road
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
"Our Founders" bust at reception in Skukuza
-
Elephant statue outside the Letaba Elephant Hall
-
Mopani Camp Gate
-
-
-
A signpost in the park
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Comments
-
The kruger National Park is one of best places to visit when you want a holiday. It is really peaceful, you hear the silence of nature and you will always see animals.
2 weeks ago -
One of the best experience someone has to investing. If you are lucky, you can find cheetah, lions, guepards, etc. I recommend go really early, like 4am and see everything. We, particullary, go by our owns with a 4x4. We did that Tour with our little kid and the maps are easy to follow.
a week ago -
The most awesome experience ever. Visit Kruger National Park to see wild animals in their natural habitat. A must visit.
a month ago -
The most relaxing and exciting place to visit. Lots of different species of wildlife. The people at entry points are very knowledgeable and friendly.
a week ago -
Had a great time...I would advise a tour with a qualified tour guide...They will show you around and answer all your questions. The park is really big and beautiful...Worth every cent
a month ago -
-
-
The Kruger is one the most delightful places on the planet. Really well-priced and full of good energy. We were fortunate enough to get decent sightings considering we went spontaneously for two day-trips. Definitely coming back for a longer stay in the future. A great feather in South Africa’s cap.
4 months ago