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Wildlife & Animals in Kruger National Park

Kruger Safaris Kruger National Park

Kruger Park has an amazing variety of wildlife with all big safari animals present. All the big cats are found and lion, in particular, are frequently seen in the south of the park. White rhino are under threat from a dramatic increase in poaching in recent years, but you still have a reasonable chance of spotting one. Buffalo and elephant are easily seen throughout.

  • Abundant
  • Common
  • Occasional
  • Rare
  • None
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Hippo
Common
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Common
White Rhino
Occasional
Black Rhino
Very Rare
Lion
Occasional
Leopard
Rare
Cheetah
Rare
Hyena
Common
Wild Dog
Very Rare

Wildlife Highlights

Graceful antelope are a highlight of Kruger. Impala, greater kudu and waterbuck are common. Two secretive species to look out for are steenbok and common duiker. The endangered wild dog lives in large groups that range far and wide, although it is rarely spotted. Cheetah is most likely seen in the open grassland areas of central Kruger.

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

The best time for wildlife viewing in Kruger Park is during the dry months of June to September when the vegetation is less thick. August to September is a recommended time as temperatures are higher than in mid-winter and the animals are concentrated around water sources making for excellent wildlife watching.


Wildlife Photos

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