Birds

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

Posted by Denis on Tue April 7, 2026 in Kruger National Park, Nature Conservation, and Fauna and Flora of 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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Vultures of Kruger: The Unsung Heroes of the African Bush

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

Discover the vultures of Kruger National Park and why these misunderstood scavengers are vital to the African ecosystem and conservation efforts.

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African Jacana: The Elegant Lily-Trotter of the Lowveld

Posted by Denis on Tue January 20, 2026 in Kruger National Park, Marloth Park, Birdwatching, and Fauna and Flora of 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 Safari, Kruger National Park, Birdwatching, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Needles Lodge, and African Wildlife.
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 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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