It's easy to associate summer holiday with sun, sand, sea and surf. But for those seeking a different kind of magic, a summer safari in the Kruger National Park promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Far from being an off-season choice, a summer visit to Kruger is a rich, rewarding and often underrated adventure.
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"Spring is far more than just a changing of seasons; it's a rebirth of the spirit." —Toni Sorenson
September to November is a season of dramatic renewal and new life in the Kruger National Park. The first rains transform the parched, dusty bushveld into a lush, vibrant green. This is the birthing season for a…
Across South Africa’s bushveld, a quiet shift is underway. Grasses are drying out. Waterholes are shrinking. Trees are losing their leaves. Suddenly, the once-dense bush is opening up. It may not seem particularly significant, but for those who know the rhythm of the wild, it’s the signs they’ve been waiting for - the best time…
How the Kruger National Park inspires curious travellers this winter
Winter in South Africa marks the start of safari season; a time when the bushveld is dry, the skies are clear, and wildlife sightings are plentiful. But while Kruger National Park is best known for its animal sightings — and indeed, it's the primary draw for…
As modern life becomes faster and more digitally demanding, many people are craving a return to simpler times: moments of calm, connection, and experiences free from screens and constant notifications. This has given rise to nostalgic travel, or nostalgication - a growing trend where travellers seek comfort in the familiar, rather than chasing something new.…
In late December CBNC proclaimed that "'noctourism' is expected to be a big travel trend in 2025". Booking.com also identified it as a top travel trend for the year, referring to Noctourism as "[to] ditch the daylight crowds for midnight magic".
And while noctourism is simply a focus on night time travel experiences, it is…
Kruger National Park has long been one of the world's top tourist destinations, attracting more than a million visitors annually. For most visitors, it is understandably the main attraction on their stay. The park's sheer size and variety of wildlife means that you could spend days exploring it and still not see everything.
But there's…
With summer around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about where to take some time off before the end-of-year rush is upon us. As the warmer months unfurl, exciting changes start happening in our natural surroundings, especially where there is an abundance of animals and flora. Kruger National Park, with its diversity…
Beyond the majestic vistas and wildlife that Kruger National Park is best known for, this corner of the country can also be experienced on a mountain bike.
Cycling enthusiasts visiting the Kruger National Park are in for a unique treat. Beyond the traditional safari experiences, the park offers thrilling mountain biking trails so that visitors…
There is no doubt that the Kruger National Park is one of the biggest jewels in the globe's tourism crown. The park attracts more than one million visitors annually, with roughly a fifth of them being foreign tourists.
Those kinds of numbers mean that the park ranks among the top five most visited tourist attractions in…