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National Parks by Province > Eastern Cape & Free State | Mpumalanga | KwaZulu Natal & Limpopo | Northern Cape & Western Cape |
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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK (click on map to enlarge)Established in 1898 by Paul Kruger to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, the (KNP) Kruger National Park stretches over 2 million hectares of South African land. Home to the "big 5" and "big 10" the Kruger National Park houses an impressive variety of species in excess of 336 different trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. To the west and south of the Kruger National Park are the two South African provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. In the north is Zimbabwe, and to the east is Mozambique. The Kruger National Park 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 has 8 main gates that allow entrance to the different camps. The names of these gates are Paul Kruger, Numbi, Malelane, Crocodile Bridge, Punda Maria, Orpen, Phabeni, Phalaborwa and Pafuri. The climate of the Kruger National Park and Lowveld is subtropical. Summer days are humid and hot with temperatures often soaring to above 38 °C (100 °F). The rainy season is from September until May. The dry winter season is the ideal time to visit this region for various reasons. There is less chance of contracting malaria and the days are milder. Viewing wildlife is more rewarding as the vegetation is more sparse and animals are drawn to the waterholes to drink every morning and evening |
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KRUGER LIMPOPO | Letaba Rest Camp
Situated on a sweeping bend of the Letaba
River. The name means “river of sand” and the sandy riverbed is
an excellent location for game viewing, particularly elephant,
which thrive in the area. At night the stars overlook a symphony
of sound. Owls, nightjars, frogs, fruit bats, crickets and
cicadas all vie to be heard, until the lion roars, then all are
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KRUGER LIMPOPO | Mopani Rest Camp
On the banks of the Pioneer Dam lies
it’s best kept secret; a unique rest camp nestled amongst the koppies with Mopani trees and a huge gnarled old baobab tree in
the heart of the camp. Where heaven meets earth! Stand on the
parallel of latitude at 23° south of the equator; it is the
southern boundary of the tropics. This parallel marks the
farthest point south at which the sun can be seen directly
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KRUGER LIMPOPO | Olifants Rest Camp
Guests that visit Olifants Camp will
be exposed to an unforgettable window of Africa. The camp is
situated a top of a hill which towers
several hundred feet over the Olifants river. Views from the
lookout platforms allow one to see the river below, just as a
soaring eagle would survey it, as it hunts from the skies. |
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KRUGER LIMPOPO | Punda Maria Rest Camp
Punda Maria lies in the northernmost part. The camp
is situated in the Sandveld region that is often described as
the botanical garden of the Reserve. There are numerous plant
species. Game species most likely to be sighted include impala,
zebra, buffalo, elephant, eland and sable. Plus the area is a
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KRUGER LIMPOPO | Shingwedzi Rest Camp
Shingwedzi lies in the northern part of the Park in the heart of
Mopane country. A rustic camp that
still carries the essence of the bush, untouched by modern
technology, experience magical evenings where the accommodation
is arranged in two separate circles and the glow emanating from
braai (barbecue) stands cast a tranquil spell. Staying overnight
a is an experience that will last a lifetime. |
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KRUGER LIMPOPO | Satara Camp
Satara is a busy camp, and not without reason. It is situated in
an excellent game viewing area, with the bush relatively open
and the animals plentiful and diverse. The camp itself has a
rustic charm, with the bulk of the accommodation set out in a
series of circles. The camp is well wooded and the bird-life is
prolific.
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KRUGER MPUMALANGA | Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
Berg-en-Dal is situated on the bank of the Matjulu Spruit with a
view of softly undulating hills to the east. On the northern and
southern sides dry riverbeds and a dam border the camp. Special
care has been taken to preserve the natural vegetation in the
camp.
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KRUGER MPUMALANGA | Pretoriuskop Rest Camp
The impressive granite dome known as “Shabeni hill” is not far
from this Camp which is found in the south-western corner of the
Mpumalanga section of the reserve. It
is immediately apparent to any visitor that this, the oldest
camp, is unlike any other rest camp in the
reserve.
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KRUGER MPUMALANGA | Skukuza Rest Camp
This is largest rest camp. It is situated on the southern banks
of the Sabie River. The camp is well foliaged and there are some
lofty trees along the river’s edge. Activities and facilities
are diverse, as are the animals and plants found both within the
camp and in the surrounding areas. |
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KRUGER MPUMALANGA | Lower Sabie Rest Camp
Lower Sabie graces the banks of the Sabie River. Watching the
endless procession of animals coming to drink at the Sabie River
establishes a sense of one's own place in the eternal cycle. In
this rest camp, the bounty and plenitude of nature are very
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KRUGER MPUMALANGA | Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp
This small camp is situated in the south-eastern corner of the
Park, on the Crocodile River. The game viewing area is renowned
for its concentration of different prides of lion. It is also
home to a larger percentage of the total rhino population. |
