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‘Revel in spine tingling anticipation as the
lion stalks his prey. Delight in the elfin prancing of the stately antelope. Gasp,
awestruck, at the goliath strength of the lumbering elephant. Watch, breathless,
as the stealthy leopard flits through the light and shade. The majesty of our wildlife
will enthrall you’.
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The Kruger National Park
Game reserve
Direct link to the
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A redbilled oxpecker removes
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Just a 15 minute drive from the villa (at Phabeni Gate), the world-renowned
Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa.
It attracts 900,000 visitors a year and deserves its reputation as one of the most
famous wildlife parks in the world. It is the home to 'The big five' – Elephant,
Rhino, Lion, Leopard and Buffalo, as well as cheetah, giraffe, hippo, many different
species of monkey and antelope, as well as many smaller animals. Visiting Kruger
will leave you with a true feeling of Africa, a wildlife experience of a lifetime.
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Guided tours and night drives into Kruger can be booked from the reception area
at Kruger Park Lodge, or you may prefer to drive yourself. Whichever way you choose,
be sure to bring the camera! The landscape is both beautiful and fascinating, and
Kruger will undoubtedly be the highlight of your South Africa trip.
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Park entry fees Nov 2007 to Oct 2008 |
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Month |
Entrance Gates Open |
Closing Hours |
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January |
05:30 |
18:30 |
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February |
05:30 |
18:30 |
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March |
05:30 |
18:00 |
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April |
06:00 |
17:30 |
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May-August |
06:30 |
17:30 |
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September |
06:00 |
18:00 |
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October |
05:30 |
18:00 |
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November-December |
05:30 |
18:30 |
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DAILY CONSERVATION FEE Members of SANParks’ loyalty programme WILD do not pay conservation
fees provided that proof of Identity and their WILD card are shown on arrival.
South African Citizens and Residents (with ID): R33,00 per person, per day.
SADC Nationals (with passport): R66,00 per person, per day
Standard Conservation Fee: R132,00 per adult / R66,00 per child, per day.
(Please see the Kruger National Park web site for details on the latest gate fees.)
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Close encounters with elephant are common at Kruger !
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Unspoilt Africa.
The Kruger at sunset |
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There are very few, if any, of the other national parks in the world who can match
the Kruger National Park in the sheer concentration of species.
Below is an estimated number of animals in the Kruger National Park according to
the latest game census and information from Park rangers. This mini-census details
just a few of the 147 species of mammals recorded in the Park.
Kruger National Park Game Census
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Cheetah |
300
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Hippopotamus |
3,000
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Leopard |
900 |
Impala |
160,000 |
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Lion
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1,500 |
Kudu |
8,000
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Spotted Hyaena
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2,000
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Mountain Reedbuck
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150
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Wild Dog
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300
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Nyala |
800 |
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Black Rhino
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200
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Oribi |
100 |
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Blue Wildebeest |
15,000 |
Reedbuck |
1,500
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Buffalo
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30,000
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Roan Antelope |
300
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Burchell's (Plain) Zebra |
32,000 |
Sable Antelope |
2,000 |
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Bushbuck
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1,500
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Tsessebe |
720
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Eland
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750
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Warthog |
3,000
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Elephant |
7,500 |
Waterbuck |
4,000
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Giraffe |
5,000 |
White Rhino |
1,300 |
In addition to the many mammals in the Park, there are also 507 bird species, 114
reptile species, 50 fish species, and 33 amphibian species.
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