Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park

Butterflies of the Lowveld: Jewels of the Bushveld

Posted by Denis on Tue October 28, 2025 in Kruger National Park, Nature Conservation, Insects, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Needles Lodge, and African Wildlife.
Butterflies of the Lowveld

Discover the butterflies of the Lowveld — colourful, resilient, and vital to the bushveld ecosystem around Needles Lodge and Marloth Park.

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Jackalberry: Shade Tree of the Riverine

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

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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The European Bee-eater – A Jewel Over the Bushveld

Posted by Denis on Tue September 9, 2025 in History, Big Five, Nightlife, Kruger National Park, Nature Conservation, Birdwatching, and Needles Lodge.
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster)

Discover the vibrant European Bee-eater in Kruger National Park. Learn about its migration, hunting behavior, and where to spot it during your stay at Needles Lodge in Marloth Park.

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The Quiet Custodians – How Rodents Keep the Kruger Bush Balanced (and Fed)

Posted by Denis on Tue August 19, 2025 in Kruger National Park, Nature Conservation, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Needles Lodge, and African Wildlife.
The Quiet Custodians – How Rodents Keep the Kruger Bush Balanced

Discover how rodents in Kruger National Park play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance. Learn about their habits, importance, and how to spot them near Needles Lodge in Marloth Park.

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The Graceful Impala: Kruger's Ballet Dancer of the Bush

Posted by Denis on Mon July 28, 2025 in Gamedrive, Safari, Kruger National Park, Marloth Park, Needles Lodge, and African Wildlife.

Explore the grace and importance of the Impala in Kruger National Park. Learn fascinating facts and discover how you can observe them up close at Needles Lodge, Marloth Park.

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