Visit the Kruger National Park! and other Nelspruit, South Africa Things to Do Tips

This world famous National Park in South Africa was founded in 1898 and is just under 2 million hectares in size in total.

It is a short drive from Nelspruit.

It is, to me, so much more than a piece of the planet where flora, fauna and animal are preserved and protected, it speaks of a childhood spent in avid attention of the detail and attention to life that this park offers. I have been here many a time and have never been disappointed.

Were I to choose any one dream job in the world, it would be to live in this park, studying it's life - both bush and animal alike, photographing, documenting, drawing and illustrating it.

If I never saw a human being it wouldnt phase me (okay, my hubby would be with me), but to spend unprecedented time in this world in the wild, would be an honour.

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Phone: +27 (21) 424 1037
Website: http://www.sanparks.org/

Experience this vast park, choc-a-block with wildlife and outstanding scenery in the comfort of your car (self drive) or with a knowledgeable, registered and friendly guide. It's your choice.

Enjoy accommodation of all types (from basic to luxury), good food and the best wildlife experience ever - an all round must-see if you are travelling in South Africa, Madiba-land :)

There is other accommodation outside the gates of the park, and private accommodation within the park where you can be accommodated too. We have only ever stayed at one of the park camps ourselves though.

More info re this is found on the website below!

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Phone: +27 (21) 424 1037
Website: http://www.sanparks.org/

The Kruger National Park is massive and boasts large herds of animals in varying shape and form, an example being when a herd of over 500 buffalo were seen crossing in front of us when we were on our way out of the park at sunset in 2002!

For the wild animals who live in the park, each and every day is a struggle to survive, so every sense must remain on high alert, throughout the day, and the night, when most predators actually do their hunting!

As the numbers of wild animals dwindle though, due to man encroaching on their terrain, plus due to hunting, so too are the opportunities to see them in their natural state and context dwindling.

Parks like this are godsends.

For more info re this park, please look at my Kruger National Park page!

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Phone: +27 (21) 424 1037
Website: http://www.sanparks.org/