Bird Watching

Ten Facts About the Woodland Kingfisher: The Trill of Summer

Posted by Denis on Tue July 28, 2026 in African Wildlife, Needles Lodge, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Birdwatching, and Marloth Park.

Learn about the Woodland Kingfisher in Kruger National Park and Marloth Park.
Discover its call, migration, diet, nesting habits and where to see it.

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African Jacana: The Elegant Lily-Trotter of the Lowveld

Posted by Denis on Tue January 20, 2026 in Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Birdwatching, Marloth Park, and Kruger National Park.
The African Jacana - Actophilornis africanus

Explore essential biological facts about the African Jacana. Learn about their unique "lily-trotting" feet, unusual breeding habits, and life in the Lowveld wetlands.

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Secretarybird: The Stalking Raptor on Stilts

Posted by Denis on Tue November 18, 2025 in African Wildlife, Needles Lodge, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Birdwatching, Kruger National Park, and Safari.
Secretarybird of Kruger National Park

Discover the unique hunting style, behaviour, and habitat of the Secretarybird in Kruger and Marloth Park. Learn where to see these tall, terrestrial raptors near Needles Lodge.

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The Ideal 8-Day Safari Itinerary from Needles Lodge

Posted by Denis on Wed July 23, 2025 in Needles Lodge, Wildlife Photography, Marloth Park, Kruger National Park, and Gamedrive.

Discover the perfect Kruger safari plan with this 8-day itinerary. Explore game drives, Blyde River Canyon, bush walks, and local tours from Needles Lodge in Marloth Park.

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The Spotted Eagle-Owl: Silent Sentinel of the South African Night

Posted by Denis on Mon May 26, 2025 in Needles Lodge, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Birdwatching, Nature Conservation, Marloth Park, and Nightlife.
Spotted Eagle Owl

Discover the elusive Spotted Eagle-Owl near Needles Lodge in Marloth Park. Learn where and how to spot this majestic nocturnal bird on your next Kruger safari.

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