Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park

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African Elephant by Phil Newton licensed under CC BY 2.0 Source: Flickr
South Africa|Africa
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Wildlife
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Access
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Stay
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Safety
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Photo
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Crowds
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Cost
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Birding

Kruger National Park is one of the classic African safari destinations, combining big mammal density, broad road access, and excellent chances of seeing the Big Five. It works especially well for travelers who want flexible self drive wildlife watching along with strong photography opportunities in riverine woodland and open savanna.

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Wildlife Species

African Elephant

Common

Mammal · Best time: All Day

African Lion

Common

Mammal · Best time: Morning or Late Afternoon

Leopard

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Dawn or Dusk

White Rhino

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Morning

Geography

Terrain
Savanna, riverine woodland, granite hills, bushveld
Elevation
200-840m
Climate
Subtropical savanna
Area
About 19485 km2

Weather

Best Months
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
Avg. Temperature
9-35°C
Rainfall
Low in the dry season
Humidity
35-75%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Skukuza Airport or Nelspruit Airport

Multiple gates and internal airstrips

Transport
  • Self drive through park gates
  • Scheduled safari transfers
  • Guided game drives

Where to Stay

Rest camps inside Kruger

Budget to Mid-range

Rest Camp · Inside the park

Private lodges in the Greater Kruger

Premium

Safari Lodge · Near reserve borders

Location

-23.9884, 31.5547View larger map

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