With close to 5 million acres of untouched wilderness, Kruger national park creates one of the most diverse and outstanding wildernesses where nature speaks for itself. This park, established in the 1890s, was the first African conservation area that was initially started to control hunting. Today, Kruger National park is South Africa's most exciting park and one of the most coveted destinations in Africa. The park is accessible by both road and Air from Johannesburg, South Africa's commercial capital. There are at least 2 daily scheduled flights from O.R Tambo airport, Johannesburg, to each of the 3 airports in the Greater Kruger region. For a more affordable overland safari, it will take you approximately 6 hrs to drive to the southern part of Kruger from Johannesburg. The park boosts a range of flora varieties, approximately 570 avifauna species, over 140 large animal species, and several enthralling natural scenes. Kruger is home to all the big five. Besides Kruger national parks, the greater Kruger boosts a host of private reserves that share unfenced borders leading to an additional 444000 acres of wilderness where wildlife can freely wander about without restrictions. These private parks offer a whole different bush experience. Why visit Kruger national park Diverse flora views. Unlike the famous Masai Mara and Serengeti, which are open savannah plains, in Kruger you will marvel at the incredibly rich flora, often denser woodlands and bushlands, mainly encompassing mopaneveld vegetation. Here some of the most popular nature trails in the park presents an opportunity to encounter over 2000 plant species. Diverse bird scenes. There are over 570 avifauna species in the entire greater Kruger region. Some are endemic to this wilderness and others migrate from Europe and the middle east. Some common bird varieties include southern ground hornbill, Fork-tailed drongo and martial eagle
With close to 5 million acres of untouched wilderness, Kruger national park creates one of the most diverse and outstanding wildernesses where nature speaks for itself. This park, established in the 1890s, was the first African conservation area that was initially started to control hunting. Today, Kruger National park is South Africa’s most exciting park
