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5 things you did not know about Kruger National Park

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A South African holiday is incomplete without a safari. Home to exotic species, South Africa draws thousands of tourists each year. Kruger National Park Safari is one of the best-known safaris in the world. Here are a few things you did not know about the park. •     The national park is made up of six different ecosystems. In addition to the six ecosystems, it has more than 2000 plant species. •     The park is like a small country and covers a total of 18,989 square kilometers. It is one of the largest reserves in the world. •     The artifacts in Kruger National Park date between 30,000 and 100,000 years and provide evidence of humans. •     The national park is bordered by two rivers, one on the North and one on the south. •     There are more than 500 bird species in the park with 250 being year-round residents. It is also known for the big six birds which include kori bustar...

Things you probably did not know about Kruger National Park

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No trip to South Africa is complete without the famous South Africa safari . Considering the number of national parks and reserves in South Africa, it is a must to enjoy a Game Drive when you visit the country. Known for the Big 5, Kruger National Park safari is one of the best safari to sight the wild cats from close proximity. Kruger is the biggest nature conservation area in the world, it opened its gates to the public in 1927 and borders two countries-Mozambique and Zimbabwe. It has more large mammals than any other park in Africa hence there are maximum chances for you to sight the big 5. There are no cages inside the park, you get what you see. It is one of the parks where you can see the wild in their own region. You might end up sighting something unusual or dramatic like a battle of the two beasts. It is diverse and there are a number of lodges and camps for overnight stays. It has nine entrances and is easy to reach. Kruger National Park remains hot and dry t...