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Animals and Wildlife found in the Kruger National Park

Buffalo (Big Five)

The African, or Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is as rugged a safari emblem as you’ll find anywhere in the bush today: staunch, stocky, and rough l...

Last seen at Skukuza Restcamp on 24 May

Elephant (Big Five)

If there is contest as to the physical presence of any animal in the South African veld, the title must go to the elephant. They are the single lar...

Last seen at Skukuza Restcamp on 24 May

Leopard (Big Five)

The leopard forms the other half of the big five’s genus Panthera contingent, alongside the lion. It is the smallest of the four big cats which mak...

Last seen at Crocodile Bridge Restcamp on 22 May

Lion (Big Five)

Instantly recognisable, the lion is a member of Africa's highly sought after Big Five, and numbers nearly 2000 within Kruger Park.

Last seen at Satara Restcamp on 24 May

Rhino (Big Five)

The rhinoceros (family Rhinocerotidae) is a safari hallmark, a profile unmistakable in the wild and synonymous with bushveld and adventure. This ma...

Last seen at Satara Restcamp on 24 May

Aardvark

Getting back to nature and learning about the magnificence and superiority of the majestic Animal Kingdom is the perfect idea for a family vacation...

Last seen at Skukuza Restcamp on 16 May

Black backed Jackal

The Kruger National Park is visited by scores of local and foreign travellers each year all eager to take in the magnificent sights and breathless ...

Last seen at Satara Restcamp on 24 May

Bush Pig

The Bush Pig is a strong, stocky mammal with powerful forequarters and is a much loved member of the Kruger National Park family. With its smal...

Last seen at Crocodile Bridge Restcamp on 22 May

Bushbaby

The ideal safari vacation awaits you during a trip out to the nature paradise of South Africa. Boasting stunning scenery, a favourable climate, and...

Last seen at Skukuza Restcamp on 24 May

Bushbuck

The Kruger National Park has developed an iconic and prominent status throughout the world as a fabulous game park and nature reserve. Its fierce a...

Last seen at Satara Restcamp on 24 May

Cheetah

The cheetah is one of the most graceful animals on the planet; an atypical member of the Cat family, the cheetah’s name is derived from a Sanskrit ...

Last seen at Crocodile Bridge Restcamp on 22 May

Crocodile

The crocodile is a fearsome reptile that exudes danger and terror for most living creatures on earth. Visitors to the Kruger National Park are ...

Last seen at Skukuza Restcamp on 24 May

Genet

The iconic Kruger National Park has become one of the must-see attractions in beautiful South Africa. It doesn’t matter if you’re not into nature o...

Last seen at Skukuza Restcamp on 21 May

Giraffe

Graceful and elegant, the Giraffe is amongst the most recognizable of animals in the animal kingdom because of its elongated neck and expressive ey...

Last seen at Skukuza Restcamp on 24 May

Hedgehog

South Africa’s unparalleled magnificence is a major draw card for foreign travelers looking for the perfect holiday. Ensconced in stunning natural ...

Last seen at Skukuza Restcamp on 17 May

Hippopotamus

The hippopotamus – or hippo for short – is a very sizeable animal with its heavy-set frame, barrel-shaped torso, enormous mouth fitted with incredi...

Last seen at Skukuza Restcamp on 24 May

Honey Badger

South Africa’s reputation as a natural paradise is unrivalled and its reputation for offering Big Game viewing is un-matched. Visitors privileged e...

Last seen at Crocodile Bridge Restcamp on 22 May

Hyena

Hyenas are cunning, resourceful, bear-like animals with long limbs, high shoulders and a sturdy build. Hyenas are part of a family of mammals th...

Last seen at Addo Restcamp on 23 May

Impala

Within the boundaries of the monumental Kruger National Park, the term Impala refers to the medium-sized antelope originating from the continent of...

Last seen at Skukuza Restcamp on 24 May

Kudu

A trip out to South Africa is incomplete without a safari extravaganza through the Kruger National Park. One of the country’s most sought after tou...

Last seen at Skukuza Restcamp on 24 May

Porcupine

The Kruger National Park is one of South Africa’s most famous destinations. Throughout the world, the popularity of this iconic landmark has intens...

Last seen at Addo Restcamp on 21 May

Springbok

The word Springbok means jumping goat in Afrikaans is small brown and white gazelle that is approximately 750mm tall. Springbok males can weigh u...

Last seen at Satara Restcamp on 24 May

Warthog

Warthogs are wild members of the Pig family that live in Southern Africa.The name comes from the four large wart-like protrusions found on the head...

Last seen at Satara Restcamp on 24 May

Waterbuck

While members of the antelope family are numerous and plentiful throughout the Kruger National Park, visitors should know that one particular speci...

Last seen at Satara Restcamp on 24 May

Wild dog

The Wild Dog is considered as one of Africa’s most endangered species with several reasons given for the decline in their population; the main reas...

Last seen at Skukuza Restcamp on 20 May

Wildebeest

The wildebeest is a native antelope of the African continent and is one of the magnificent creatures that visitors to the iconic Kruger National Pa...

Last seen at Satara Restcamp on 24 May

Zebra

Zebras are best known for their distinctive and trademark white and black stripes; they are so popular that they have pedestrian crossings named af...

Last seen at Satara Restcamp on 24 May

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