Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park

How Herbivores Shape the Bush: The Quiet Architects of the Lowveld 

Posted by Denis on Tue January 20, 2026 in Kruger National Park, Marloth Park, Nature Conservation, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, and Needles Lodge.
Zebras and Giraffes in Kruger National Park

Discover how herbivores like elephants, impala, and wildebeest act as the architects of the Lowveld. Learn how they shape the Kruger National Park and Marloth Park.

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The Daily Drama: Why Waterholes Are the Best Place to Be at Dawn and Dusk

Posted by Denis on Sun December 21, 2025 in Gamedrive, Safari, Kruger National Park, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Activities, Needles Lodge, and African Wildlife.
Zebras at a watering hole in Kruger National Park

Explore why African waterholes come alive at dawn and dusk. Learn about animal behaviour, best viewing times, and how to enjoy waterhole safaris around Marloth Park and Needles Lodge.

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The Warthog: Adaptable Survivor of the Savanna

Posted by Denis on Tue December 2, 2025 in Gamedrive, Safari, Kruger National Park, Marloth Park, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Needles Lodge, and African Wildlife.
Warthogs of Kruger & Marloth Park

Discover the quirky charm and ecological role of warthogs in Kruger National Park and Marloth Park. Learn about their habits, social lives, and where to spot them near Needles Lodge.

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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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