Northern Kruger Safari Trips & Tours

A remote, little-visited enclave of the enormous Kruger National Park with a spectacular array of birdlife.

One of the oldest wildlife reserves in the world, the Kruger National Park spans two million hectares (it’s roughly the size of Wales) of veld and forest and is home to around 147 species of mammal and over 500 birds. Boasting a whopping 70% of the biodiversity, and only encompassing 1% of the total land mass, the ‘north’ is a tiny section at the very northernmost tip of the reserve. It’s worth noting, however, that while you will see plenty of elephants and buffalo, lion sightings are unlikely. The region is a twitcher’s paradise and you’ll find some of South Africa’s most sought-after birds up here including the rare Pel’s fishing owl. The landscape also has some stand-out features including a lush fever tree forest, Lanner Gorge – a favourite spot for sundowners – and Crooks Corner, the meeting place of South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe with a rather shady past. Now owned by the original Makulele community, but leased out to various lodges, this corner of the Kruger also has a fascinating history to be discovered. With few road networks, bush walks are very special in this area, offering a real feel for the wild.

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What to do in Northern Kruger

One of Africa's most extraordinary wilderness areas, the northern reaches of Kruger hold secrets that few ever discover. This pristine corner claims a remarkable 70% of the park's biodiversity in just 1% of its land mass - quite the impressive statistic! Elephants and buffalo roam in abundance through fever tree forests, while rare birds like the Pel's fishing owl make birders' hearts flutter. Walking safaris reign supreme here, with limited road networks encouraging authentic bush experiences. The dramatic Lanner Gorge provides epic sundowner spots, while Crooks Corner, where three countries meet, whispers tales of its colourful past. While big cats might play hard to get, the sense of untamed Africa more than makes up for it in this remote paradise.

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