Kruger National Park ⋆ Xavier Safaris

Size: Area: 19,485 sq km

Is Kruger National park bigger than England?

This will always be seen as the prototype of wildlife sanctuaries in Africa. The Kruger National Park is approximately the size of the whole of Wales which measures to 1,948 528 million hectares

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Sunrise at Kruger National PARK - Africa — Sunrise at Kruger National PARK – Africa

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.

Why is Kruger national park famous for?

Kruger National Park has more large mammal species than any other park in Africa. Besides the famous Big 5: elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo – there is a wealth of antelope species, warthogs, ostriches, zebra, wildebeest, hyena, cheetah, wild dogs and many smaller animals like otters, mongoose and shrews.

Tourists during a game drive in Kruger National park - Africa — Tourists during a game drive in Kruger National park – Africa

Best time to visit Kruger National Park?

The Kruger Park is an all year round destination, with each season bringing its own highlights. … Game viewing can be at its best during the dry winters months, however the wet summer season brings full waterholes, lush bushveld, many newborn wildlife and the summer migrant birds arrive

African Mash Owl at Kruger National Park - Africa — African Mash Owl at Kruger National Park – Africa

Animals of Kruger National park

Cats: Lion, cheetah, leopard, caracal, and serval. Really big mammals: savannah elephant, black and white rhinoceros, Cape buffalo, hippopotamus, zebra, and Southern African giraffe. Also, African painted dog, black backed jackals, and spotted hyenas.