Kruger National Park North to South

Kruger National Park’s 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. There are ample accommodation options throughout the park, ranging from, self-catering to luxury lodges offering every facility including game drives in open safari vehicles.

This option offers you the experience of the entire park from the more arid north to the slightly wetter southern section.

The landscape changes throughout the park, supporting a different array of animals and flora. The park is bounded by the Crocodile River in the south, the Limpopo River in the north and the Lebombo Mountains in the east. Because of the northern Kruger’s lower carrying capacity, animals are generally seen in bigger numbers as they are in the south.

The south is particularly well-known for its incredible big cat sightings, whilst the north offers encounters with some localized mammals and bird species that can’t be seen in other sections of the park, especially in the summer months when local and migrant birds nest and breed in the Shingwedzi flood plains – a favourite feeding ground for some of the Kruger’s big tuskers.

On the flip side, with fewer rest camps in the north, many travellers don’t mind covering the extra distance in order to experience a big 5 safari without the crowds.

Learn more about the diversity of this amazing National Park with its variety of wildlife, vegetation and landscapes, an experience not to be missed!