One of Africa’s best wildlife experiences lie in wait at the Kruger National Park. Created in 1898 to safeguard the Lowveld’s wildlife, this conservation area is unparalleled in the diversity of its animal life and is a global leader in the application of cutting-edge environmental management strategies and laws. Impressively, 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 […]
One of Africa’s best wildlife experiences lie in wait at the Kruger National Park. Created in 1898 to safeguard the Lowveld’s wildlife, this conservation area is unparalleled in the diversity of its animal life and is a global leader in the application of cutting-edge environmental management strategies and laws. Impressively, 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds, and 147 mammals can be found in Kruger National Park.
The Kruger National Park is replete with evidence of man’s early inhabitance of the region, which can be seen at magnificent archaeological sites like Masorini and Thulamela and at bushman rock painting sites. Along with the park’s natural resources, these treasures serve as a symbol of the various cultures and people that has shaped the Kruger National Park to what it is today.
Afsaal is a picnic spot situated 21km north of Malelane, between Skukuza and Malelane, on the banks of the Mtlhowa Creek. Afsaal is Afrikaan for ‘a place next to the road where one breaks a journey to have a rest’. The site has a small shop. Toilets and barbecue facilities (Cadac gas braai) are provided […]
The remains of the 19th century trading post of the famous Portuguese trader, Joao Albasini is found at Phabeni Gate, 10 km from Hazyview. Over the ages trading activity has taken place in the south-eastern region of Africa. Lourenco Marques, now known as Maputo (Mozambique) would have been the starting point (or end point) of […]
Located on the S42 near Skukuza on the road to the Nursery. Lake Panic is so named because of the panic caused when the dam’s wall, shortly after completion, threatened to breach after a cloud burst. This is a bird hide where visitors can sit and observe waterbirds. here are no ablution facilities at any […]
Harry Wolhuter was on of the Kruger Park’s first Rangers. In 1904, Harry was riding on horseback along the S35 (Lindanda Road), and was attacked by two lions, shortly after nightfall. When he fell from his horse one of the lions attacked him and dragged him almost 100 metres into the surrounding bush. The overwhelmed […]
Kruger National Park One of only three gates into the west area of southern Kruger National Park, Paul Kruger Gate is thought to be the shortest method to get to Skukuza. Additionally, Lower Sabie is easily accessible. The gate consequently experiences a substantial quantity of traffic. At the gate, a substantial granite block is resting […]
Kruger Lowveld Explorer 
