Wildlife & Animals in Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park hosts an amazing variety of wildlife. It would be most unusual to go on a game drive and not see elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, warthog, hippo or crocodile. You should also see a variety of antelope. Lion and spotted hyena might be encountered throughout Kruger. White rhino, leopard and cheetah are more common in some areas than others.

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Wildlife Highlights

Kruger is a stronghold for both rhino species. Indeed, despite an increase in poaching, it hosts the largest single remaining population of white rhino, and there’s a fair chance of spotting one. Among the more common of 20 antelope species are impala, wildebeest, waterbuck, nyala, bushbuck, greater kudu, steenbok and common duiker. On guided night drives, look out for lesser galago, genet, civet, white-tailed mongoose, aardvark and other nocturnal oddities.

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

The best time for wildlife viewing in Kruger is during the dry winter months, from May to September, when the vegetation is less thick. August to September is a recommended period, as temperatures are higher than in midwinter and animals are concentrated around water sources, which makes for excellent wildlife watching.

Wildlife Photos

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