Much has been written about KNP. I have read it is tourism at its most vulgar! I suppose it is, and many other things as well but, there are few places in Africa you will see more game and more diversity than Kruger National Park.
The bird life is incredible.
This Ground Hornbill is a good example of the exotic bird species seen in the park. They are true predators. This one has a chameleon in his mouth
This youngster has eaten another bird!! They are quite
amazing. The big five is what most newcomers to the park want to see.
Lions
Leopard
Rhino
Elephant
Buffalo
Many other big game species
can be found in the park right along the side of the road. This park never disappoints.
Hippos are one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.
Unpredictable and bad tempered. Their life is spent defending territory and
young, mainly from each other. They will charge without warning. This one is
displaying his dominance over others that may be wondering if it is worth a
fight.
This Hyena pup was all eyes as she was wondering what we
were all about.
These wildebeest have something else on their minds. They
were fighting right next to our vehicle and paid us no mind.
This one paid the ultimate price. He was completely eaten in
a matter of hours.
This is a White Rhino shortly after his mud bath. It was the
rutting season and he was displaying that characteristic stance and bellowing
for a mate.
This little guy had lunch on his mind. He wasn’t going to
take his eyes off of us. Even though they are never hunted, the Hyena is a very
wary creature.
More hunter than scavenger, they will never turn down a chance
at a meal. Even if it belongs to their mortal enemies the Lions!
Kruger has something for everyone. Don’t miss it on your next
trip to Africa.
