A Guide to understanding the Wildlife, Flora and History of the Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park remains one of the last iconic wilderness areas on the continent of Africa. From its early conception in 1898 up until the modern era, the Park as been one of South Africa's greatest achievements in that the preservation of this piece of Savanna, its Wildlife and Flora has provided a spectacle for all the world to experience and enjoy. In each one of these journals we have collated research and stories from a variety of literature to offer you a deeper insight and understanding about the respective species and their place in this intricate system.
Understanding Kruger's Wildlife
Cape Buffalo
(Loxodonta africana)
Far more than just another ungulate, the Cape Buffalo has been notorious for its Mob-Boss like attitude, general grump demeanour and flagrant disregard for the early great white hunters of Africa. As species with an interesting history in the Kruger, we explore some of this fascinating research in detail.
Cheetah
(Acinonyx jubatus)
A species that is notorious for being the worlds fastest land mammal, the fleet footed Cheetah has long been a marginalised predator within the Kruger National Park. Supporting a rather poor distribution and always under pressure by other predators, we help you better understand why and share some greater detail.
Zebra
(Equus quagga)
There are few animals that are seen as regularly as Zebra in The Kruger National Park. Fascinating, powerful and abundant these animals have long been marvelled for their black and white stripes.They are important ecological assets and a popular request by guests. We tell you why they are so loved
SPECIES YOU COULD SEE ON SAFARI
With 151 mammals in the Kruger National Park here are a few species we are likely to find on Safari.
LION
AFRICAN ELEPHANT
CAPE BUFFALO
WHITE RHINO
LEOPARD
BURCHELLS ZEBRA
COMMON WATERBUCK
CHACMA BABOON
BLUE WILDEBEEST (GNU)
AFRICAN WILDDOG
GREATER KUDU
CHEETAH
VERVET MONKEY
SPOTTED HYENA
BLACK BACKED JACKAL
SOUTHERN GIRAFFE
HONEY BADGER
IMPALA
STEENBOK
CROCODILE
AFRICAN ROCK PYTHON
LEOPARD TORTOISE
LEICHTENSTEIN HARTEBEEST
DWARF MONGOOSE
FLAP NECKED CHAMELEON
TREE SQUIRELL
DUNG BEETLE
SHARPES GRYSBOK
TSESSEBE
ANDREW WAGNER
The Kruger National Park is home to an incredibly diverse array of mammals, with over 140 species recorded in the park. Here is a list of all the mammals found in the Kruger National Park:
- African Wild Dog
- Baboon
- Bat-eared Fox
- Black-backed Jackal
- Blue Wildebeest
- Brown Hyena
- Bushbuck
- Cape Buffalo
- Caracal
- Cheetah
- Civet
- Common Duiker
- Eland
- Elephant
- Genet
- Giraffe
- Hartebeest
- Hippopotamus
- Honey Badger
- Hyrax
- Impala
- Klipspringer
- Kudu
- Leopard
- Lion
- Mongoose (several species)
- Nyala
- Oribi
- Pangolin
- Porcupine
- Red Duiker
- Reedbuck
- Rhinoceros (both black and white)
- Roan Antelope
- Sable Antelope
- Serval
- Spotted Hyena
- Springbok
- Steenbok
- Suni
- Warthog
- Waterbuck
- White-tailed mongoose
- Wildcat
- Zebra
This list is not complete and there may be additional species that are present in the park but these are the species that are possible to see on Safari. . The Kruger National Park is one of the best places in Africa to see a wide variety of mammal species in their natural habitat.
What our guests say :
" Our Guide Andrew was an awesome host, very knowledgable about all things wild from Termites to Leopards. He took our cue that we wanted to know more about the park other than just the animals. He parted with knowledge that was amazing to see and backed it up with sights and sounds that were just as remarkable. I would give Andrew a 6 our of 5 rating if that were possible./i>"
What is a Kruger Park Day Tour ?
A Kruger Park Day Tour is a guided tour through the Kruger National Park on a Open Safari Vehicle. Kruger Park Day Tours are either half or full day in duration and guests are guided through the Park and provided an informative tour with explanations of animals, the history and heritage of the Park.
Safaria Kruger Park Tours include:
Professional bush guide with Open Safari Vehicle
Blankets and Rain Ponchos on vehicle should the weather change
Children of 3 years and older are welcome
Safari cappuccino on your vehicle
Refreshing Safaria still water provided on vehicle
Vehicle Wifi
Personal Safaria sightings journal
Rates include VAT
Why choose a private Guided Kruger Park Day Tour ?
There is no better way to experience the Kruger National Park than on a Full Day tour in a Open Safari Vehicle with an expert guide. Professional guided Kruger Park Day Tours, like to ones Safaria offer, are by far the best way to experience the Kruger National Park. With an expert guide you are guaranteed to see more and experience more. Having your own private guide is like having a resource of knowledge and information on the savanna, knowing which areas are best to explore based on the seasons, and an opportunity to learn about the history and heritage of the Park. Along with having a Private Guide you travel through the savanna in an Open Safari Vehicle which better connects you to the wilderness and gives you un-interrupted views and a higher vantage point
Safaria offers guests the Premium Kruger Park Day Tour experience with expert guides and the best and most luxurious Open Safari Vehicles. Safaria offers Kruger Park Day Tours from all of the main Kruger Park gates, these include: Malalane, Numbi, Phabeni, Paul Kruger and Orpen Gate.
Booking you Kruger Park Day Tour?
Booking your Kruger Park Day Tour is simple. Visit www.safaria.co.za and on the landing page select your preferred Kruger Park Day Tour. We recommend that you select the Full Day Kruger Park Tour as the extra hours in the savanna offers you the greatest opportunity to see more of the wildlife and experience more of the landscape.
Here is a quick step by step overview of how to book your Kruger Park Day Tour :
Visit safaria.co.za
Select either a Full Day, Sunrise or Afternoon Safari
Click Book Now on your preferred Day Tour
Review the overview of the selected tour and then click Book this Safari
Select the Date on which you would like to go (bookings must be made 24hr prior)
This will bring up a time slot, click on the Time Slot and availability
Enter the equal number of guests in your group for both the Safari and the Kruger Park Gate fee. (Include the gate fee and we will administrate on your behalf)
Click Book at the bottom the bottom of the page
Complete all your personal details and indicate from which Gate or Hotel you wish to be collected.
Select a payment method (credit card is safe and easy)
Enter your credit card details and then click “Finalize Booking”
Your booking is now completed.
You will receive an email confirmation immediately as well as a personal email from Safaria within 24hrs confirming your booking and details.
Lastly, all you need to do is send passport copies to bookings@safaria.co.za so we can finalize your entrance to the Park. This is a convenience service we offer guests to avoid wasting time at the Gates.
Where do we get collected for our Kruger Park Day Tour ?1
Meeting with your guide on the day of your Kruger Park Day Tour is all-dependent on how far your accommodation is for the nearest Kruger Park gate. If you are staying within 15km from a Kruger Park entrance gate, then we can collect you from your accommodation and make the short journey to the gate on the Open Safari vehicle. If your accommodation is further than15km, then we would collect you for the nearest Kruger Park Gate at the agreed time. On request a transfer can be provided and will collect you from your accommodation and take you to the nearest Kruger Park gate and then return you after your Kruger Park tour.
We do advise guests that for both safety and comfort, a transfer is advised for longer distance travel from accommodation to the entrance gates.
Collection time is based on the time of year and season. These collection times are aligned to opening and closing times of Kruger National Park gates. During the summer month’s collection is earlier and later in winter months. Kruger Park Day tour collection and drop off times as follows:
October to March collection : 05h30am
April to September collection : 06h15am
On arrival at the agreed Kruger Park Gate for collection, guests are provided with safe and secure parking to leave their vehicle. Your guide will be already waiting at the gate and visible with a branded Safaria Open Safari Vehicle. Should you have included the Kruger Park entrance fee into your payment to Safaria, we would have already finalized your entrance into the park. Guest only have to then sign the indemnity which is handed in by their guide and your Kruger Park Day Tour will begin. You guide will start with a pre-drive safety briefing and then you will depart and journey into the savanna.
What happens on a Kruger Park Day Tour ?
Once your guide has completed the pre-drive safety briefing you will begin to explore the wilderness. A typical full day Kruger Park Day Tour itinerary is structured as follows:
06h00am – Depart from the entrance gate making your way into the park
09h00am – Breakfast stop and comfort break at one of the main camps
09h45am – Back on safari vehicle exploring the savanna in search of wildlife
12h30pm – Lunch stop and comfort break at one of the main camps
13h30pm - Back on safari vehicle exploring the savanna in search of wildlife
16h00pm – Drop-off back at entrance gate
Safaria offers guests flexible private Safari experiences that are tailored to our guests needs. This means that vehicles are exclusively booked and time frames and itinerary are customized and bespoke.
What should you bring on a Kruger Park Day Tour ?
The adventure of Safari is often unpredictable so we advise that our guests kindly bring with them the following items to ensure that they are well prepared for their Kruger Park Day tour. Camps in the Kruger Park are well stocked and guests are able to purchase any of the below items at these Park Shops. We suggest the following:
Camera
Binoculars
A good bush hat for summer months or warm beanie in winter
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Zip off cargo pants
Jersey, Warm Jacket or Track top that can be taken off
Comfortable shoes
Small back pack for personal items
Any specific medication
What should you wear on a Kruger Park Day Tour ?
From experience here are our suggestions on the right kind of attire for your Kruger Park Day Tour. These recommendations are based on the specific time of year and are suggested to ensure that you are both comfortable and adequately dressed from your adventure.
Months : September to April
Cool functional attire preferably in dull neutral shades to create uniformity with vehicle and not stand out visually to game species. Always remember a good hat as well as sunscreen. Midday temperatures in Summer can reach upward of 40 degrees and afternoons can experience thunder showers. All vehicles are equipped with blankets and waterproof ponchos for our guests.
Summer attire:
Zip of cargo pants
Good Hat
Technical long sleeve shirt with SPF 30+ or a T-shirt is also find
Zip up rain jacket to keep you dry not for warmth
Comfortable shoes
Winter Months : May to August
During the winter months we typically experience blue skies with a daily average temperature of 20 - 25 degrees celcius. Early morning and late afternoons are cooler and we recommend warmer attire as this is amplified when travelling on an open safari vehicle. We do provide blankets on the vehicles but also recommend dressing warm with items that can be layered and removed around midday.
Winter attire:
Jeans or Cargo pants
Good Hat
T-Shirt or long sleeve shirt
Warm Jacket or Hoodie
Beanie
Comfortable shoes
We do day tours from the following destinations :
Kruger Park Day Safari from Skukuza
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Skukuza
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Skukuza
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour Skukuza
Kruger Park Day Safari from Pretoriouskop
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Pretoriouskop
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Pretoriouskop
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour Pretoriouskop
Kruger Park Day Safari from Berg-en-dal
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Berg-en-dal
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Berg-en-dal
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour Berg-en-dal
Kruger Park Day Safari from Hazyview
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Hazyview
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Hazyview
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour Hazyview
Kruger Park Day Safari from Nelspruit
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Nelspruit
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Nelspruit
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Nelspruit
Kruger Park Day Safari from White River
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from White River
Kruger National Park Day Safari from White River
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from White River
Kruger Park Day Safari from Sabie River Bungalows
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Sabie River Bungalows
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Sabie River Bungalows
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Sabie River Bungalows
Kruger Park Day Safari from Protea Hotel Kruger Gate
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Protea Hotel Kruger Gate
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Protea Hotel Kruger Gate
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Protea Hotel Kruger Gate
Kruger Park Day Safari from Protea Hotel Hazyview
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Protea Hotel Hazyview
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Protea Hotel Hazyview
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Protea Hotel Hazyview
Kruger Park Day Safari from Kruger Park Lodge
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Kruger Park Lodge
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Kruger Park Lodge
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Kruger Park Lodge
Kruger Park Day Safari from Casterbridge Hollow
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Casterbridge Hollow
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Casterbridge Hollow
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Casterbridge Hollow
Kruger Park Day Safari from Hippo Hollow
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Hippo Hollow
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Hippo Hollow
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Hippo Hollow
Kruger Park Day Safari from Sanbonani Hazyview
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Sanbonani Hazyview
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Sanbonani Hazyview
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Sanbonani Hazyview
Kruger Park Day Safari from Mjejane
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Mjejane
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Mjejane
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Mjejane
Kruger Park Day Safari from Leopard Creek
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Leopard Creek
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Leopard Creek
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Leopard Creek
Kruger Park Day Safari from Oliver's
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Oliver's
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Oliver's
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Oliver's
Kruger Park Day Safari from Marloth Park
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Marloth Park
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Marloth Park
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Marloth Park
Kruger Park Day Safari from Ngwenya Lodge
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Ngwenya Lodge
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Ngwenya Lodge
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Ngwenya Lodge
Kruger Park Day Safari from Numbi Hotel Hazyview
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Numbi Hotel Hazyview
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Numbi Hotel Hazyview
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Numbi Hotel Hazyview
Kruger Park Day Safari from Numbi Hotel Hazyview
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Numbi Hotel Hazyview
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Numbi Hotel Hazyview
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Numbi Hotel Hazyview
Kruger Park Day Safari from Sabi Sands
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Sabi Sands
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Sabi Sands
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Sabi Sands
Kruger Park Day Safari from Belgrace
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Belgrace
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Belgrace
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Belgrave
Kruger Park Day Safari from Perrysbridge Hotel
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Perrysbridge Hotel
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Perrysbridge Hotel
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Perrysbridge Hotel
Kruger Park Day Safari from Summerfields
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Summerfields
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Summerfields
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Summerfields
Kruger Park Day Safari from Timmamoon
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Timmamoon
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Timmamoon
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Timmamoon
Kruger Park Day Safari from Thulamela
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Thulamela
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Thulamela
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Thulamela
Kruger Park Day Safari from Hoedspruit
Kruger Park Day Safari Tour from Hoedspruit
Kruger National Park Day Safari from Hoedspruit
Kruger National Park Day Safari Tour from Hoedspruit
Safaria Privately Guided Kruger Park Safaris & Day Tours
Offering the best One day tour and safari in the Kruger National Park
Here are a few frequently asked questions regarding Kruger Park Day tours that we have answered. Safaria offers guests the Premium Kruger Park Day tour experience with a variety of bespoke Half and Full Day experiences.
