Trees of Southern Africa

Fire Ecology in Kruger: Friend, Foe, and Fresh Growth

Posted by Denis on Tue August 18, 2026 in Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Trees of Southern Africa, and Conservation.

Why does Kruger National Park burn? Learn how fire shapes the savanna, supports wildlife, and why burned areas are a normal part of the ecosystem.

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Knob-thorn: Giraffe Buffet and Summer Perfume

Posted by Denis on Thu May 21, 2026 in Needles Lodge, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Marloth Park, Kruger National Park, and Trees of Southern Africa.
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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The Marula Tree: The Bushveld's Tree of Life

Posted by Denis on Tue April 14, 2026 in Needles Lodge, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Marloth Park, Kruger National Park, and Trees of Southern Africa.
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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The Ghosts in the Riverine: Getting to Know the Fever Tree

Posted by Denis on Mon December 8, 2025 in Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Marloth Park, Kruger National Park, and Trees of Southern Africa.
Fever Tree Vachellia Xanthophloea

Discover the ecology, beauty and importance of the Fever Tree (Vachellia xanthophloea). Learn where to find them near Marloth Park and how they support wildlife, soils and riverine ecosystems.

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Jackalberry: Shade Tree of the Riverine

Posted by Denis on Tue October 21, 2025 in Needles Lodge, Marloth Park, Kruger National Park, and Trees of Southern Africa.

Discover the Jackalberry tree (Diospyros mespiliformis) in Marloth Park and Kruger — its ecology, wildlife role, conservation, and why you’ll remember it on safari.

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