This is what makes a Kruger Park Safari special

The Kruger National Park is 19 485 square kilometres large, and it’s difficult to imagine that in such an enormous space you can still have close encounters with a number of wild animals.  Your chances of seeing various species of antelope, the Big 5, and a vast array of other animals, are surprisingly fair.  However, if you choose to go on a Kruger Park Safari, you will have a much greater opportunity to come across the rarest creatures in the reserve.

The Kruger Park tour guides are incredibly knowledgeable about where different animals choose to hide, what their behaviour and daily routines are, where they are most likely to be at specific times of day, as well as having contact with other guides to find out where the action is (such as a kill in progress).  They are also highly experienced trackers, and will be able to detect the movements of different animals and ensure you view as many as possible.

Your Kruger Park tour can depart the camp well before sunrise.  This is so that you can spot nocturnal animals such as leopards and hyenas.  You will also visit watering holes at the time when most animals are expected to come for a drink or a swim.  There will be opportunities for evening safaris too, where you will not only see the night life, but also the vast expanse of sky and stars you would never observe in the city.

Kruger Park safari can be tailor-made for group tours, such as arranging for an entirely different experience if you are a keen group of photographers.  You may also choose to go off the beaten track on foot, to track animals you would never pass in the road.  It is completely safe, with armed guards who have years of experience and a keen eye for spotting animals from far away, as well as being experts in animal behaviour.

Going on an African safari is a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list item that few people have the privilege of experiencing.  There are vast distances to explore, and a number of different terrains, ranging from dense green bush to open, sandy flats.  Each of these environments are home to different types of animals and you will have the opportunity to get close to many of them.

Your guide will be able to tell you about the animals you come across, as well as the different plants along the way.  Bring your camera, some sunscreen, and binoculars.  Remember to look up too – there are 517 species of birds to look out for.  With so much to see and experience, a Kruger Park safari promises to be an unforgettable holiday.