Kruger National Park

As far as tourist destinations go, the Kruger National Park is the most popular in South Africa and probably one of the most famous in the world. People come to South Africa for no other reason than to visit this world class game reserve. You can see South Africa’s “Big 5”, which include the lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and the black rhino, as well as 142 other types of mammals and 517 different species of birds. The Kruger Park is brimming with sights to see, rock paintings, archaeological sites and, of course, the majesty of the animal kingdom.

The park is almost 2 million hectares in size, with a large variety of accommodation to suit all types. There are 21 rest camps available, 7 private lodges and 11 designer private safari lodges. The park is the largest game reserves in South Africa and, if it can be believed, larger than the country of Israel. The park extends between the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga and has recently been included in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, which joins it with game reserves in Zimbabwe and Mozabique, bringing the total size of the combined parks to a staggering 35 000 square kilometers.

Waterholes are located throughout the park to give visitors more chance of seeing the wildlife within the park. There are also many picnic areas, rest camps and bird hides, all intended to help people get the most out of their Kruger National Park experience. Most people choose to drive themselves to the various locations inside the park; however, game drives are also available. You can ride with a knowledgeable ranger who will help you spot the Kruger’s majestic animals as well as teach you some interesting facts about the park and its inhabitants.

The recent Youtube hit video “Battle at the Kruger” took place in the Kruger National Park.