ABOUT KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Kruger National Park was established in 1898 by then-President Paul Kruger to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld. The park is almost 2 million hectares is size, and is unrivalled in the diversity of the life forms existing within this wildlife haven. There is much evidence of early man in the park with bushman rock paintings, and old archaeological sites which are protected and conserved along with the parks living assets.

WILDLIFE
There is a fantastic array of life in the Kruger National Park, with 336 species of tree, 114 reptiles, 147 mammal species including the Big 5 of lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard, and also many species of antelope, bats, among the mongooses, dassies, duikers, warthogs, giraffes, etc all of which are sighted very regularly. Predator species include wild dog, hyena, jackals and servals. Nocturnal animals include bushbabies, civets, badgers, and bats. There are an impressive 507 bird species recorded including many raptors, vultures, owls, herons, etc. There are even 49 fish species. Kruger National Park is also home to an untold number of insect & butterfly species. 

ACCOMMODATION
Kruger National Park has many different types of accommodation. There are an impressive number of privately run game lodges within the Kruger National Park, which offer an excellence of service and wildlife experience combined to give an unforgettable experience. We have a selection of fantastic lodges which are located in the park which you can select based on price and location. These lodges are being added to our database which is a slow process so please check back often. 
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ECOLOGY
The park ranges from flat land to gently undulating plains. The average height is 260m above sea level, the highest point being along the eastern Lebombo Mountains, which form a natural boundary to the park. There are 5 distinct zones in the park, all of which attract different wildlife species according to the vegetation & climate with scrub, woodlands, grassy plains and more which are studied by ecologists world wide.

CLIMATE
The hottest months are from December - February, and the coldest months from May - July. The milder months are March & April and August - November. Rainfall is usually most likely between September to April, and the park often experiences sporadic rainfall in the form of thundershowers which are over almost as quickly as they begin. From April to August there is very little rain. The southern regions of the park usually receive the most rainfall, and the central plains the least.

TEMPERATURES
Average temperatures are 30*C during summer with occasional extremes of up to 48*C. The best clothing to bring are cottons, or other breathable fabrics. Night times can be cool, even during summer months so bring something warm. Swimming costumes are highly advised along with sunscreens & hats, as most lodges have the most wonderful swimming pools which are an indulgence in themselves. During winter, the average temperature is 23*C, however you should be prepared for extremely cold weather, as temperatures can often be freezing especially at night time. Warm jerseys, jackets & trousers should be essential in your packing.

GETTING THERE
There are various ways of getting to the Kruger Park. Flying is a very viable option, as you will have so much more time to enjoy your surroundings. Prices are generally very good, and the various lodges will usually collect you from either their own private airstrip or from Skukuza Airport or the Kruger International Airport either for a small fee or at no extra charge. Self-Driving is very popular, and the distance is generally from 4 - 6 hours from Johannesburg. When arriving by road into the Kruger National Park, there is an entrance fee. We can provide quotations on road transfers.

ACTIVITIES
Game viewing drives and walks are the most obvious activities in this Big 5 reserve, however, some lodges also offer special activities including cultural villages, helicopter rides and boat rides. Details will be given on each individual lodge page. Game drives are usually conducted in early mornings and evenings, when chances of good sightings are excellent. Game walks are conducted during mid-mornings and are always led by an armed ranger. They are often a fascinating revelation of the smaller inhabitants of the reserve, whilst providing some heart-stopping moments, should you sight larger game.