Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park

Predator–Prey Balancing Acts: Lions, Hyenas & Wild Dogs

Posted by Denis on Tue May 26, 2026 in African Wildlife, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, and Kruger National Park.
Predators Lions Hyenas Wild Dogs

Discover how lions, spotted hyenas, and African wild dogs hunt, compete, and survive in Kruger National Park, and what these predator relationships reveal about the African savanna.

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

Posted by Denis on Tue April 7, 2026 in Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Nature Conservation, and 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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The Steenbok: The Bushveld’s Tiny Phantom

Posted by Denis on Tue March 24, 2026 in African Wildlife, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Safari, and Gamedrive.
Steenbok in Kruger National Park

Discover the steenbok, one of Kruger National Park’s smallest antelope. Learn about its behaviour, habitat, and why spotting this shy bushveld resident is so special.

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