• Famous for being one of the biggest and oldest (founded 1898) wildlife parks with the greatest variety of animals and birds in Africa. 

• The park spreads across the Eastern Transvaal, stretching along the Mozambique border from Zimbabwe and Swaziland, with eight public entrance gates in different parts of the country.

• It covers an area of 19,455km² – nearly 2 million hectares (about the size of Wales).

• Viewed as a national treasure, it has also gained a reputation as a centre for wildlife management and research. 

• Highly developed and organised infrastructure, geared towards giving visitors a greater appreciation for the bush and offering a wildlife experience that is one of the most exciting in Africa.

• Magnificent rugged mountains and rolling hills break up the open plains – and densely wooded riverine areas offer shade and camouflage during the drought season. 

• It features the mountainous border of Mozambique, spectacular rivers such as the Olifants River, and the iconic baobab trees indigenous to southern Africa. 

• The terrain is mostly grassland and bush-covered plains with an array of scrub but there is also a variety of eco-zones, including 2,000 plant species. 

• There are 336 tree species in the park including the mopane tree, whose leaves are a favoured elephant snack. 

• A vast number of mammals (over 147) are found in the park, including the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. 

• Wildlife species range from antelope to zebra, giraffe and warthog, monkeys and baboons.

• Among the many predators are leopard, cheetah, wild dog and serval. 

• Along the river banks are dense populations of hippos and crocodiles.

• Prolific birdlife – over 500 bird species found in Kruger, as well as 114 reptiles and 49 species of fish. 

• 3,000km of game viewing roads, guided walks, seven guided wilderness trails and birding. 

• There are also hides, waterholes and picnic sites to watch from and a golf course at Skukuza. 

• Known to be predominantly dry and hot, with rainfall and thunderstorms in the summer months. 

• Temperatures average about 30°C, however, nights during winter are cooler and the temperature can fall below 0°C. 

• It is best to visit the park in the cooler, drier winter months, which give more scope to see animals at the waterholes. 

• Precautions must be taken against malaria when visiting Kruger. 

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