"famous Kruger Natl Park and Sabie Sands Reserve" Kruger National Park by Myndo

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Giraffae - Kruger National Park
Giraffae

Fonded in 1889 under the Name Sabie Wildpark by Paulus Krüger, renamed in Kruger Ntl Park 1926. Open for Public since 1927.
Today the Park has an Area of 19458 squarekilometers.

Since Oktober 2001 it also belongs to the Limpopo Transfrontier Parks. - I am sure the animals will appreciate, that they can cross the frontiers now without any problems ...

The Park hosts 137 species of Mammals, about 450 species of Birds and 1000 species of Reptiles.

Some of the famous Mammals you can find here are: Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Zebras, Giraffae, Antelopes etc.

Sometimes they are not so easy to find. Its best to go early in the morning or late afternoon, when its not too hot yet. Also don´t drive to fast or you will miss them, too.

Others are standing right next to the street, like the one on the picture.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Lots of animals
  • Cons:you can´t go out of the car (of course)
  • In a nutshell:A Drive- through, self-search zoo
  • Last visit to Kruger National Park: Apr 2000
  • Intro Updated Dec 14, 2004
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Lion, MalaMala - Kruger National Park Sabie Sand Wildtuin: guided day drives Things to Do (4)

Starting very early in the morning, they pack you in a Jeep and drive you around the Nature reserve. Since there are... more travel advice

Kirkmans Camp - Kruger National Park Sabie Sands Wildtuin Hotels (1)

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    Gili_S's Profile Photo
    Sep 19, 2008 at 1:41 PM

    Very useful tips, and yes, maybe in some places you cannot go out of the car but how about walking safari? ;-)

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    Jerelis's Profile Photo
    Mar 25, 2007 at 12:59 PM

    Nice info an pics! Thanx for sharing. BTW ... congratulations with Simon!

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    jo104's Profile Photo
    May 12, 2006 at 3:14 AM

    I love this giraffe pic - I need to get my kruger pics from home & scan them in, Kruger was incredible we camped as well. People do tend to rush about & miss out on the real action we only missed out on cheetah & leopard

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    Jenniflower's Profile Photo
    Jan 19, 2005 at 1:05 PM

    I am happy you founs such joy in my homeland :) Jen

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    Bwana_Brown's Profile Photo
    Jan 2, 2005 at 11:56 AM

    It looks like you had a very enjoyable time in Kruger! Great photos and tips on how to get the most out of the experience!

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    nigelw6443's Profile Photo
    Sep 3, 2004 at 3:13 AM

    Great pages! I have always dreamed of a trip to Africa. Hopefully soon!

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    jenniferhen's Profile Photo
    Jun 4, 2004 at 1:26 PM

    Looks like you enjoy Africa as much as I do!!

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    zgabelu's Profile Photo
    May 3, 2004 at 11:03 PM

    Great page..i would love to get visit Africa some time too.Thank you very much for the b-day wishes too...wish you the best

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    PA2AKgirl's Profile Photo
    Apr 25, 2004 at 9:16 AM

    Great pictures and helpful tips. I dream about the time I will be able to get to Africa...should be in a couple more years. Thanks for keeping this dream alive:)

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    Jim_Eliason's Profile Photo
    Apr 24, 2004 at 4:41 AM

    Great Kruger Page, I just got back from here myself.

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