Kruger National Park, SA
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Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s largest and most famous game reserves. Here’s a comprehensive overview:
Kruger National Park – Overview
• Location: Northeastern South Africa, in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
• Established: 1898 (as the Sabie Game Reserve), became Kruger National Park in 1926.
• Size: ~19,500 square kilometers (7,500 sq mi) — about the size of Israel or New Jersey.
• Bordering Countries: Mozambique (east), Zimbabwe (north).
• Part of: The Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, a peace park linking Kruger with Limpopo National Park (Mozambique) and Gonarezhou National Park (Zimbabwe).
Wildlife
Kruger is home to an extraordinary range of biodiversity, including the famous “Big Five”:
1. Lion
2. Leopard
3. Elephant
4. Rhinoceros (both black and white rhinos)
5. Cape buffalo
Also found:
• Cheetahs
• Wild dogs
• Hyenas
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Hippos
• Over 500 bird species
•Hundreds of reptiles, amphibians, and fish
Ecosystems and Geography
• Diverse landscapes: savannah, bushveld, riverine forests, grasslands, and rocky outcrops.
• Major rivers: Limpopo, Crocodile, Olifants, Letaba, Sabie.
• Climate: Semi-arid to subtropical. Summer (Oct–Mar) is hot with occasional rain; winter (May–Aug) is dry and cooler.
Tourism and Access
• Main Gates: 10+ entry points, including Crocodile Bridge, Paul Kruger Gate, and Phalaborwa Gate.
• Accommodation: Ranges from campsites and bungalows to luxury lodges and private concessions.
• Activities:
• Self-drive safaris
• Guided game drives and bush walks
• Birdwatching
• Cultural experiences (e.g., Masorini or Thulamela ruins)
Conservation
• Managed by South African National Parks (SANParks).
• Kruger is a major center for anti-poaching efforts, especially for rhino conservation.
• Part of regional wildlife corridors and community-based conservation programs.
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