The Kruger National Park, in northeastern South Africa, is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. Its high density of wildlife includes the majestic “Big 5”, As well as hundreds of other animals. With a diverse bird species there is plenty for animal and nature lovers to feast their eyes on. The landscape itself is made up Mountains, bush plains and tropical forests.
African Soil Tours and Transfers offers all inclusive packages, with Accommodation and activities, a true turnkey solutions, these packages are entirely customized to our clients and we are able to host large groups of travelers.
The “Big 5” Raptors
- Crowned Eagle
- African Fish Eagle
- Bateleur
- Martial Eagle
- Tawny Eagle
The “Big 5” Trees
- Baobab
- Jackalberry
- Marula
- Leadwood
- Wild Fig
The “Little 5”
- Leopard Tortoise
- Elephant Shrew
- Redbilled Buffalo Weaver
- Rhinoceros Beetle
- Ant lion
The “Secret 7”
- African Wild Cat
- Genet
- Serval
- Porcupine
- Aardvark
- Pangolln
- Civet
The “Ugly 5”
- Wartog
- Hyena
- Marabou Stork
- Lappet Faced Vulture
- Wildebeest
Sightseeing destinations that can be added to your customized Kruger Package
- God’s Window
- Lisbon waterfall
- Berlin Falls
- Bourke’s Luck Potholes
- Three rondavels
- Blyde River Canyon
- Pilgrims Rest
There is also a host of activities that can be added to your customized Tour Package, such as:
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Helicopter Flights
- Horseback riding
- Elephant Sanctuary
- Skyway Trails
- Quad Biking
- Sunset Safari and Dinner
- White River rafting
- Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Eco Walk and Talk
- Tree Top Challenge
General Rules of the Kruger
- Stay in your vehicle
- Adhere to speed limit
- No Alcohol
- Rules of the road apply within the park
- Gate times must be stricktly adhered to
- Stay within the driving area’s at all times
- Large vehicles are restricted to tar roads only
- NO FEEDING OF WILDLIFE
- Disturbing Game with Noise
- No Removal of any Flora and Funa from the Park
- No Pets allowed
- Killing or injuring of animals (also by vehicle) is severely punished by law
KRUGER PARK GATE TIMES
Jan – Feb 05:30am to 18:30pm
March 05:30am to 18:00pm
April 06:00am to 18:00pm
May – July 06:00am to 17:30pm
Aug – Sep 06:00am to 18:00pm
Oct: 05:30am to 18:00pm
Nov – Dec 05:30am to 18:30pm
ELEPHANTS GENERAL RULES FOR SAFE VIEWING
- The potential dangers of breeding herds: be careful when approaching elephant breeding herds with small calves. The matriarch or members from the herd can become aggressive, especially when small calves feel threatened by your nearby presence. Keep a safe distance and stay in your vehicles.
- How to identify, approach and behave near musth bulls: Musth bulls are identified by the constant passing of small amounts of very strong smelling urine on the ground and hind legs. When walking on the road, they leave a characteristic trail of urine their temporal glands will also exude a dark liquid which is visible between the ear holes and eyes. Musth bulls can be quiet aggressive and it is advisable to keep a safe distance at all times.
- Strict regulations on how to behave near wild elephants:
- Do not drive off the road
- Do not follow the elephants
- Respect the elephants at all times
- Always allow the elephants the right if way
- Drive off slowly if they get to close
- Do not cut off their path, especially when more than one vehicle is present
- Do not rev the engine near elephants
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Cancellations and Refunds, Sometimes is rains and sometimes something unforeseen happens…. Should the operator cancel a booked activity, African Soil Tours and Transfers will give you a full refund. Other cancellations and no-shows are subject to the cancellation policy as per our booking confirmation vouchers.