Entries by Johan Buys

Where to go on a Kruger Park Safari

Firstly, the location of Greater Kruger, Sabi Sand and the Kruger Park itself as indicated on the maps above might influence your Kruger Park Safari choice.You might specifically ask for a option like Sabi Sands, but you have to take into account the prices which makes this the most expensive and luxurious option.

Drought in the Kruger National Park

One of the biggest concerns for Sanparks is the river systems due to water quality and levels. People are however actively involved to restrict water usage (for example irrigation). Some animals do better such as predators do better in these conditions.

Save the Rhino – Celebrating World Rhino Day Events

There were one a lot of Rhinos throughout Africa and Asia with a population of 500 000 in the early twentieth century. But unfortunately, despite intensive conservation efforts, poaching of this beatifull species is dramatically increasing, pushing the surviving rhinos closer and closer towards extinction.

Bush Baby spotted in Kruger National Park

We spotted this cute little fellow last night in the tree behind our house in the Greater Kruger National Park Area. The Bush Babies or Galagos of Africa are of the smallest primates on the continent and are not easily seen due to being active at night.

Leaf like insect (Katydid) greets us

This morning we met a new friend (the Katydid) a leaf-like insect native to Kruger National Park and surrounds. Their camouflage help protect them against predators such as birds. Their quite frighting-looking, but actually very gentile. They like to live in bushed areas such as forests and mountains and they rarely choose to fly.