Kruger National Park
Posted in Africa | March 12, 2010 | Comment Now
Kruger National Park lies in the heart of Lowveld. This wildlife sanctuary cannot be paralleled. The atmosphere at the park is unique. The wilderness seems to have no boundaries. Experience true African wildlife while at the park.
Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve of South Africa. The park is larger than Israel. It is spread over 2 million hectares of land and stretches for 352 km from north to south, along the border of Mozambique. The wildlife experience is sure to touch your heart.
The park serves as the flagship for the national parks in the country. It gives you the ultimate African safari experience. It lies across the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, which lie to the north of the country. It is now part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, which is a peace park that links Kruger National Park with other game parks of Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The park is designed to let game roam freely. The Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park will stretch across 35,000 square kilometers on completion.
There are different species of trees, including baobabs, fever trees, knob thorns, marula, and mopane. The Big Five and Little Five are the hallmark of the park. The Little Five comprise of buffalo weaver, elephant shrew, leopard tortoise, ant lion, and rhino beetle. Among the birds, the Big Six include ground hornbill, kori bustard, lappet-faced vulture, martial eagle, pel’s fishing owl, and saddle-bill stork. The species of mammals, too, are diverse.
The park is more of a self-exploration site. However, guided tours are available. The infrastructure supports picnic sites, rest camps and hides. Witness Africa at its most wild while in the park.
Kruger National Park is generally flat with a few gentle hills. The bushveld of Kruger tends to be classified as unvaried and dry. This obscures the rich diversity of the land. There are six ecosystems in the park.
There are four distinct regions in the park, which offer unique experiences.
Central Region
It occupies 30% of the surface area of the park. It supports nearly half of the lion population. Leopards, hyenas, and cheetah abound in number. The high numbers of wildlife can be attributed to sweet grasses and browsing trees.
Far North Region
The ecosystems present here are not found anywhere else in the park. This region is home to rare species of birds. The river flood plains have led to sand formations. The area has also many tropical properties.
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