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We typically book comfortable national park accommodation, but private lodges in select world-class reserves are also available.
Some target species include the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and both white rhino and black rhino). At the same time, sightings of other mammals, such as African wild dog, cheetah, honey badger, sable and kudu are likely.
The Sabi Sand Reserve is the birthplace of sustainable wildlife tourism in the region. It is the oldest private reserve in South Africa, spanning 65 000ha, and home to a vast wildlife population.
Adjacent is the 13 000ha Kapama Reserve, and both share unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park, allowing the free movement of animals.
Nowhere in South Africa can you find a wildlife experience quite like this. The immense and diverse tracts of land are home to the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant), and several endangered species.
Three rivers – the Sand, Sabie, and Klaserie – supply water to the reserves, sustaining their ecosystems and contributing to one of Africa’s most biodiverse wildlife populations. Over 200 species thrive here, while the ever-changing birdlife and rarities offer significant interest even for the most experienced ornithologists.
Spanning 19 685km², the Kruger National Park is the tenth largest game reserve in the world. It supports the widest variety of wildlife species on the African continent, including the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo) and another 140+ mammal species.
The Kruger forms part of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, and its landscapes are varied from mountains and bush plains to forests. Its extensive infrastructure includes 3 000km of road, 23 rest camps, many excellent picnic sites, walking trails and 4×4 routes. It also features hides and dams, optimising sightings.
Big-game viewing in the Kruger rivals that of any reserve in Africa, with large populations of elephant, buffalo and lion easily spotted.
The Kruger is also a birding paradise. Every year, over a million visitors tally up around 520 species. Birders are also challenged to spot the “Big 6”: Saddle-billed Stork, Kori Bustard, Martial Eagle, Lappet-faced Vulture, Pel’s Fishing-Owl, and Southern Ground Hornbill.
While birding peaks during the summer months (November to March) with the influx of migratory species, the Kruger remains a rewarding destination year-round. Even in the winter months (May to July), a great number of birds can be seen.