Park The Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. The reserve consists of almost two million hectares of unrivaled natural beauty. It is a staple on most people’s bucket list.
The entire eastern edge of the Kruger National Park acts as the border between South Africa and Mozambique.
With Mozambicans being in such close proximity to one of the worlds most popular game reserves, here are seven reasons why you as a Mozambican should visit the Kruger National Park at least once in your life.
1. Accommodation
The Kruger National Park offers accommodation to suit every budget. They have camping grounds that offer wonderfully clean ablutions with each individual section getting its very own electricity supply.
Simple, self-catering chalets that come loaded with everything you need, from a small kitchenette to towels in the bathroom and an AC unit that provides much needed relief on those hot summer evenings.
Then there are the fabulous 5-star safari lodges that offer world-class luxury accommodation and cater to every need that you might have.
2. Easy Access
A self-drive through the Kruger National Park is made easy thanks to its well-maintained network of tarred roads.
They provide easy access to some of the most incredibly wildlife viewing opportunities in the world. There are gravel roads that will take you further into the bush, but you rarely need a 4×4 vehicle to navigate them.
3. Wildlife
What makes the Kruger National Park so famous is the legendary Big Five. People from all over the world go in hopes of seeing these majestic animals who call this reserve home. However, it is not just the big five that draw in the crowds but also the other spectacular animals and in some cases rare and endangered wildlife species that are found in certain parts of the park.
4. Bird Watching
The Kruger National Park is a bird watchers dream; it features over 500 species of bird with some that are not found anywhere else in the country. Some of the more exciting species include the Southern Ground Hornbill, Lilac-Breasted Roller, Retz’s Helmet shrike and the lesser spotted eagle.
5. Open Vehicle Safari’s
There is nothing like taking an open vehicle safari drive through the Kruger National Park. The Park itself offers amazing affordable safari trips that come with professional guides who educate you on its many different wildlife species.
6. Sunsets and Sunrises
While the sunsets and sunrises over the many gorgeous Mozambican beaches may be absolutely breath-taking. There is nothing that compares to the iconic reds, oranges and yellows that peak between the lush African savannahs. It is the perfect start to an adventurous day of game viewing and an exciting promise of the nocturnal creatures that make their appearance at the end of the day.
7. Biodiversity
There are five vegetation zones in the Kruger National Park, each have their own unique beauty and diverse range of species. From parched semi-desert areas to lush wooded landscapes, the park is loaded with some of the most remarkable plant life.
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