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The Greater Kruger National Park THE GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK IS THE ULTIMATE PLACE TO GO ON SAFARI IN SEARCH OF AFRICA’S BIG 5 The Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in South Africa and one of the world’s biggest wildlife sanctuaries. The Kruger National Park is located in the Mpumulanga Province and is about a 6 hour drive from Johannesburg with numerous flights to Hoedspruit or Nelspruit (Kruger Mpumulanga Inter- national Airport). Approximately the same size as Israel or Wales, it covers some 19,485 square ki- lometres offering a rich diversity of ecosystems that support over 145 mammal species including the Big 5 and over 500 bird species. The untamed environment stirs deep emotions. Visitors experience meaningful and often life changing encounters with wildlife replacing bustling city life with the tranquil sounds and splendour of nature. Time slows down as your body adjusts to the natural rhythms of the African bush. The Greater Kruger National Park refers to the Kruger National Park itself as well as the Private Game Reserves on the Western border of the Kruger Na- tional Park such as the Sabi Sand, Timbavati, Manyeleti and Thornybush Pri- vate Game Reserve. The Kruger National Park itself is operated by the South African National Parks Board and has several affordable rest camps for visitors. THE 10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN THE GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK 1. Game Drives - Experience Africa’s abundant wildlife and The 6. Canyon Cruise - Take a cruise on the Blyde Dam in the breath- Big 5 on morning and afternoon game drives with expert game taking Blyde River Canyon. Picnic and learn about the geology, rangers and trackers. wildlife and biology of this unique area in the heart of Mpumalan- ga, and forming the northern part of the Drakensberg escarpment. 2. Family Safaris - There is something magical about introducing children to nature from an early age. Encouraging a lifetime of dis- 7. Golf At Leopard Creek - A scenic helicopter flight to this exclu- covery and wonder at the earth’s great and small creatures. sive golf course. One of South Africa’s best wildlife / safari golfing experience, the course actually borders the Kruger National Park. 3. Bush Walks - Experience an even more intimate nature and wild- Please note this is subject to Leopard Creek rules and availability. life encounter by walking among the Big 5. Learn about the vegeta- tion, eco-systems, insect and bird life on a thrilling and fascinating 8. Horse Back Trails - The horse trails are conducted on the Ho- bush walk. edspruit Wildlife Estate. The reserve is home to a vast variety of birds and animals such as giraffe, kudu, wildebeest, warthog and 4. Helicopter Over The Panorama Route - Soar over one of impala. A fantastic way to experience wildlife in an intimate and the most spectacular regions in South Africa, over God’s Window, authentic way. Three Rondawels and more. A magical way to explore the sur- rounding mountains of the Mpumalanga province and the famous 9. Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - A wildlife re- Blyde River Canyon. habilitation centre that brings visitors into close contact with both common and rare species such as the Crowned and Martial Eagles, 5. Hot Air Ballooning - As the sun rises, take an flight over the sce- Owls & Vultures as well as Cerval, Wild Dogs, Lions, Leopard and nic, Lowveld section of the Blyde River. The terrain is a mixture Cheetah. of farmland and private nature reserves at the foot of the Drakens- berg Mountains. 10. Sigagule Crèche - A visit to the local community is inspiring, humbling and educational. Royal Malewane Luxury Safari Lodge with the help of generous donations from their guests have been able to complete meaningful improvements for the children of the surrounding communities. A fantastic initiative which forms part of The Royal Portfolio Foundation. THE BIG 5 Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant and Black Rhino make up Africa’s Big 5. The ‘Big 5’ phrase was coined by hunters back in the day. It referred to the five most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot and the degree of danger involved. The term is still used today but without the hunting connotations. The ani- mals still appear on the various South African banknotes. It’s interesting to note that technically the Black Rhino and not the White Rhino makes up the Big 5. GAME DRIVES & PRIVATE SAFARIS To view game is to lose yourself in a powerful and startling drama. During a game viewing excursion, your senses sharpen, excitement grows, you draw close to the most remarkable animals as they hunt, play and sleep. Game drives at dawn and dusk form the basic rhythm of the day, and you’ll find that to be out in the fresh air as the sun rises and sets is to be realigned with a pattern of deep and ancient significance. In addition, no matter what the time of year, each season has something special to offer in terms of game viewing and game drives. The dry, gold-brown winter bush makes for excellent sightings, but the lush green foliage of the summer months brings with it migrant birds and new-born animals. Embrace the unique opportunities of the moment, for nature is generous in her bounty. The distinction between National Parks and Private Game Reserves is an im- portant one. The benefits of a Private Game Reserve include: • No restrictions on access or driving times • Only specialised safari vehicles are permitted, no public vehicles Safari vehi- cles are permitted to go off road in search of the wildlife • The accommodation is more luxurious • You will be accompanied on your game drive by an expert ranger and track- er ensuring that your wildlife and game viewing experience is safer, superior and more informative • Only two vehicles are permitted on a single sighting resulting in an intimate wildlife experience and fantastic photographic opportunities . THE PANORAMA ROUTE & THE KRUGER SURROUNDS The ‘Lowveld’ is one of the most spectacular and dramatic regions in South Africa and well worth exploring en route to the Kruger National Park. The ‘Panorama Route’ includes incredible geographic sites such as God’s Window, The Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon and Mac Mac Falls. Pilgrim’s Rest offers a fascinating window into the past, and captures the spirit of a bygone era and its people in their quest to discover gold. WHEN TO VISIT THE GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK The best time to visit really depends on your personal preferences – nature has something to offer throughout the year. Incredible game viewing can be ex- perienced at any time and there is not really a ‘best time of year for game viewing’. Summer “Wet Season” (October - April) The region enjoys summer rains and dramatic thunder storms – temperatures soar into the 30s in the summer months. The vegetation is lush and verdant attracting incredible bird life while many new borns appear at this time of year. • October, November: Afternoon rains become more frequent and temperatures begin to rise, often reaching into the 30s during the day. • December, January, February: The hottest and wettest months. Expect torrential downpours in the afternoons and high humidity. Afternoon tempera- tures are usually around 32°C to 40°C. • March, April: Rainfall slows down, temperatures decrease and the humidity drops. April has lovely, clear weather and pleasant evenings. Winter “Dry Season” (May - September) The winter months are drier and cooler – there is very little rainfall and the humidity is very low. Vegetation becomes sparser resulting in improved visibility for game viewing as the animals make their way to the watering holes for hydration. • May: A transitional period as summer comes to an end and temperatures begin to fall. • June, July, August: Pack warm winter clothing for cooler morning game drives. Afternoons are pleasant with temperatures around 26°C and blue skies. • September: Temperatures begin to rise during the day and mornings are less cold. The first rains begin to fall, alleviating very dry conditions. DISCOVER ROYAL MALEWANE THE GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK ROYAL MALEWANE ADDRESS Tel: +27 (0) 15 793 0150 Avoca Road, Off Orpen Gate Fax: +27 (0) 15 793 2879 Road, Hoedspruit Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 1542 RESERVATIONS Hoedspruit Tel: +27 (0) 21 671 5502 1380 Head Office: +27 (0) 21 761 8292 Email: [email protected] | [email protected] www.theroyalportfolio.com.
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