Trees of Africa

Wild Figs of the Lowveld: Fig Wasps and Forest Food Webs

Posted by Denis on Wed September 9, 2026 in Needles Lodge, Marloth Park, Kruger National Park, and Trees of Southern Africa.

Discover the wild figs of Kruger & Marloth Park. Learn how the Sycamore Fig and fig wasp mutualism sustain the Lowveld's riverine wildlife food web.

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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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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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The Mopane Tree: Africa’s Resilient Giant of the Savanna

Posted by Denis on Mon September 30, 2024 in Needles Lodge, Insects, Marloth Park, Kruger National Park, and Trees of Southern Africa.

Explore the fascinating role of the Mopane Tree in Africa’s savannas. From feeding elephants and Mopane Worms to its traditional medicinal uses, discover how this resilient tree supports both wildlife and local communities.

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