Big 5 Archives - Kruger Park Safari Blog

Luggage requirements for your Kruger safari.

December 1, 2024

For Kruger park safaris, this blog encourages our guest to pack light luggage. We have space for one suitcase and a backpack or laptop bag.

What to pack on your Kruger National Park Safari

May 31, 2024

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Not sure what to pack on your Kruger National Park Safari? Get it right to prevent paying for overweight luggage! Make sure you pack the right clothes on your Kruger National Park Safari, light cotton in light tones which is always best in our South African hot climate.

Malaria / Yellow fever is a low risk in Kruger Park

October 28, 2023

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Malaria and so-called yellow fever is only a low risk when staying inside Kruger National Park. As you know Kruger National Park and Greater Kruger Park is a Malaria Area (however not all areas are high risk and in fact, most are a low risk).

The difference between a private game reserve and a Kruger National Park safari

July 21, 2023

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Seeing animals in their natural habitat (inside the Kruger National Park) rather than smaller private game reserves is explained in this blog post.

Kruger National Park is under threat of Rhino poaching

May 11, 2018

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Kruger National Park is under threat of Rhino poaching, when President Filipe Nyusi (President of Mozanbique) visited Sabie town on Saturday with a message to the local communities to conserve the wildlife in their country, a marauding gang of poachers nearby hunted down one of the country’s prize 12-years-old rhino bulls and butchered the helpless endangered animal’s horn while it was still alive.

Respect Animals well driving thought Kruger National Park

May 7, 2018

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Respect animals when you are driving in the Kruger National Park and keep to the speed limit, because you could accidentally drive over a small creature that you did not see and kill it.

Staying inside Kruger or close to the Park

April 19, 2016

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There is always the question "where to stay during our Kruger Park Safari"? Kruger accommodation is usually the recommendation, due to a specific mindset and understanding that this is the only option to be able to see the Big 5 as well as other animals.

Where to go on a Kruger Park Safari

April 5, 2016

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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.

Ideas for Excellent Day Tours in Mpumalanga

March 29, 2016

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For the adrenaline and adventure junkies, here are a few exciting ideas for day tours in Mpumalanga: Skyway Trails/Treetop Tours and Zip lining - Experience the fresh air of nature whilst having an exciting adventure and to add to it the beautiful scenery of this picture perfect part of South Africa.

Why is the Kruger National Park so popular?

November 16, 2015

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“Big 5” already give emphasis to this question and generate visitors from all over the world. With approximately 114 different reptile species, 507 bird species and 147 mammal species represented here, it is indeed more than just popular. The Kruger National Park provides endless opportunity and sightings to experience a profound journey of wildlife in South Africa, leaving visitors excited and wanting to come back for more.

Small Five in the Kruger National Park

November 10, 2015

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The term Small 5 or Little 5 came into being, after nature conservationists requested visitors to also acknowledge the smaller, less noticed, but still astonishing, animals of the African Wildlife in South Africa.

Save the Rhino – Celebrating World Rhino Day Events

September 22, 2015

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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.