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Kruger National Park
High on History
The Kruger National Park was first established by the President of the Transvaal, Paul Kruger, in 1898. Realising that the Lowveld animals needed to be protected, the area between the Sabie and Crocodile Rivers was set aside for restricted hunting in 1884. Kruger’s revolutionary plan only fully came to fruition in 1898 when the Sabie Game Reserve was established (later to be renamed the Kruger National Park)
Did You Know
Kruger National Park, in northeastern South Africa, is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. Its high density of wild animals includes the Big 5: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos. Hundreds of other mammals make their home here, as do diverse bird species such as vultures, eagles and storks. Mountains, bush plains and tropical forests are all part of the landscape.
The Wildlife
Known as one of the premier game-watching destinations of the world, it is possible to see all the classical African big game, including the elephant, black and white rhino, hippotamus, girafe, zebra, buffalo, warthog and many antelope species. Large carnivores include lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and the spotted hyena.
The Weather
Peak temperatures frequently reach well over 40°C/104°F, although average daytime temperatures reach 32°C/90°F with high humidity. It seldom rains all day, but the pattern is afternoon storms. October & November – It gets warmer and starts to rain more often, mostly in the afternoon.
- Area:
- 19,485 km²
- Elevation:
- 200m - 850m
- Park Hours:
- 6am-5:30pm
