Start to finish this was a fantastic trip. Our guide Clifford shared his deep knowledge of everything: animals and birds, trees and flowers, South African history and culture, hiking trail specifics and the smallest details about life in South Africa and Eswatini. Plus he was caring and kind and fun to be with. I really feel like I gained an understanding of the real South Africa because of Clifford and also the variety of experiences on this trip. We saw all the animals we had hoped to see, the hiking was challenging and extremely rewarding. The Drackensburg hikes were exceptional – scenery that is so beautiful that words and pictures cannot capture it. Even being there, on top of the “Amphitheatre”, the grandeur, the immensity of the views, were impossible to truly fathom. Wow.
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park Trips
Kruger National Park is vast – bigger than the whole of Ireland – and is home to the widest variety of wildlife of any park in Africa. Established in 1898, the last census counted 147 species of mammals, 507 bird species, 114 species of reptiles and 336 different tree types. Without a doubt, Kruger National Park holidays offer pure excitement for wildlife lovers, and it’s a dream destination to go on safari.
The best time to see the animals is either on an early morning or late afternoon game drive. At these cooler times of day, the animals are more active, usually resting in the shade in the hot afternoon sunshine. Elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, hyenas and impala abound, but it is not unusual to spot the more elusive rhino or leopard too. Night game drives give you the opportunity to see creatures in a different light, as powerful torches pick out their eyes glowing in the dark.
Kruger National Park Adventure Holidays
Bethany Barnes South Africa: Walking & Wildlife
Naomi Kubina South Africa: Walking & WildlifeWe opted to do this over hiking Mt Kilimanjaro. So glad we did. I loved the variety of the wildlife and the hiking. The terrain was excellent with a good amount of challenge. Clifford our guide was fabulous. He pointed out the wildlife, gave us interesting information on all sorts of things and led our walks managing a range of abilities and speeds. We loved the trip and had an awesome time. Would highly recommend it to anyone.
Steve Taylor Southern Africa Safari: Kruger & CoastFull on, non stop with excellent wildlife viewing, guides and facilities.
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