Kruger National Park

Gold in Kruger: The Hidden History Beneath the Wildlife

Posted by Denis on Tue May 26, 2026 in History, Kruger National Park, and Needles Lodge.

Discover the hidden gold history of Kruger National Park, from the ancient kingdom of Thulamela to the 1880s prospectors’ graves near Skukuza and the origins of conservation in the Lowveld.

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Knob-thorn: Giraffe Buffet and Summer Perfume

Posted by Denis on Thu May 21, 2026 in Trees of Southern Africa, Kruger National Park, Marloth Park, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, and Needles Lodge.
Knob-thorn tree

Discover the Knob-thorn tree in Kruger National Park and Marloth Park, a favourite food source for giraffe and one of the Lowveld’s most recognisable summer flowering trees.

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Baboons in Kruger: Funny, Fascinating, and Not to Be Underestimated

Posted by Denis on Tue April 21, 2026 in Gamedrive, Safari, Kruger National Park, and Marloth Park.

Discover the fascinating world of baboons in Kruger National Park and Marloth Park. Learn about their behaviour, intelligence, safety tips, and where to spot them near Needles Lodge.

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The Marula Tree: The Bushveld's Tree of Life

Posted by Denis on Tue April 14, 2026 in Trees of Southern Africa, Kruger National Park, Marloth Park, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, and Needles Lodge.
Marula Tree Fruit

Discover the Marula Tree in Kruger National Park and Marloth Park — its wildlife role, fascinating uses, elephant connection, and why it’s one of the bushveld’s most beloved trees.

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Conservation in Kruger: What’s Actually Happening Behind the Scenes

Posted by Denis on Tue April 7, 2026 in Kruger National Park, Nature Conservation, and Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park.
Wilddog in Kruger National Park Safari

Discover how conservation in Kruger National Park works behind the scenes — from antipoaching
units and wildlife monitoring to protecting rare species.

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