Kruger Park: Destination Guides in Kruger Natation Park, Mpumalanga

One might say South Africa is quite above par when it comes to legendary golf courses. What makes a great course? It’s a mixture of grounds that are scenic and enjoyable but challenging enough to keep you chipping when you’re in the rough. A good course also has unique or interesting terrain, and if it [...]

Many an elephant has been spotted ambling through the mopane woods of the Kruger National Park, but did you know that other planets have ellies too? Scientists have spotted what is the strange image of an elephant on Mars. The image was captured by the HiRISE camera of NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter earlier this month. [...]

That embarrassing moment when, desperate to spot an animal in the Kruger National Park, any animal, you point into the distance and exclaim to the other members of your safari drive, including the ranger – “LION!”. Of course, what you’ve actually pointed at is a tree-stump lying at an odd angle with a really convincing [...]

Painted on the rocky outcrops and caves of South Africa are approximately 15000 known rock art sites. Experts say there might be twice as many of these in existence in South Africa, and are found in all manner of habitats – from the Highveld’s kopjes to the granite caves of the Eastern Cape. It’s incredible [...]

South African National Parks has recruited the expertise of a very special anti-poaching unit. But the new help hasn’t come in the form of any high-tech gadgets, law-enforcement officials, or even humans. Instead, the new face of counter-poaching has 12 legs and three wagging tails altogether. Three little foxhounds – Kombi, Jetta and Chico – [...]