How to plan a Kruger park safari
Undoubtedly southern Africa’s most famous game reserve
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its head-spinning wildlife and authentic safari experiences, the Kruger National Park is one of South Africa’s treasures. Bordered by the Crocodile River in the south, the Sabie River in the north and the rugged Lebombo Mountains in the east, the Southern Kruger is easily accessible through multiple gates and is one of the most popular sections of the park. In its sheltered valleys, there are trees rarely seen anywhere else in the Kruger including luscious Cape chestnuts, mountain seringa and lavender fever-berries, while the grasslands are peppered with granite kopjes, popular amongst klipspringer, baboon and rhino & leopard. The south has exceptional numbers of wildlife, attracted by its diverse landscapes and rivers and is particularly famed for its big cat sightings.
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Wet Season — a quieter time to visit
Wet Season — a quieter time to visit
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Dry Season — one of the best times to visit
Dry Season — one of the best times to visit
Dry Season — a good time to visit
Dry Season — one of the best times to visit
Dry Season — one of the best times to visit
Dry Season — a good time to visit
Wet Season — a quieter time to visit
Wet Season — a quieter time to visit
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