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The Hoedspruit and Kruger guide
When to go, which gate, where to stay, what it costs and what to pack, written by people who live on Kruger's doorstep.
General
Best Time to Visit Kruger National Park - Season by Season
When to visit Kruger and the Greater Kruger: dry winter (May-Sep) for the Big Five, green summer (Nov-Mar) for birding and fewer crowds. Month-by-month guide.
Zebra in Kruger National Park - A Complete Guide
How to identify zebras in Kruger, their behaviour, where to see them in the Greater Kruger and around Hoedspruit, and the conservation picture.
Hippo in Kruger National Park - A Complete Guide
How to identify hippos in Kruger, their behaviour, where to find them, and safety notes for seeing the second-largest land mammal in Africa.
The Helmeted Guineafowl in Kruger National Park
How to identify the Helmeted Guineafowl, its calls, behaviour, and where to see it in the Greater Kruger and around Hoedspruit.
The Secretary Bird in Kruger National Park
How to identify the Secretary Bird, its hunting behaviour, conservation status, and the best places to see it in the Greater Kruger around Hoedspruit.
The African Fish Eagle in Kruger National Park
How to identify the African Fish Eagle, its iconic call, behaviour, and the best rivers in the Greater Kruger around Hoedspruit to see it.
The Bateleur Eagle in Kruger National Park
How to identify the Bateleur Eagle, its calls and behaviour, conservation status, and the best places to see it in the Greater Kruger around Hoedspruit.