June 30

Ask the Rhino Africa safari expert – Kruger National Park with Monique Vally

June 30, 2011

At Rhino Africa we’re always looking to help our clients and future clients make informed decisions when deciding on a holiday destination. That’s why we’re encouraging everybody to ask those burning questions that have been plaguing their minds. At Rhino Africa our safari experts have been to the lodges they recommend and experienced everything first hand, so they know what they’re talking about!

Today Monique Vally one of our Kruger National Park safari experts will be answering all your questions on the Kruger Park. Do you want to know which lodge has the best leopard sightings? Would you like to know whether young children are safe on safari?

Whatever your question, just ask it in the comments section at the bottom of this post!

Ask the Rhino Africa safari expert - Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in South Africa and one of the world’s biggest wildlife sanctuaries. It is approximately the same size as Israel or Wales and covers 20,720 square kilometers. It extends 350km from north to south and 60km from east to west. There is something intensely magical about spending a night under the African stars next to a crackling fire with nothing but the sounds of the bush and the cheer of your family and friends for entertainment.

You may find the answer to your question on our Kruger National Park page.
Or the answer could very well be in our Kruger National Park video.
There is also a fair selection of blog posts about Kruger.

Of course you can skip straight down to the comments and ask away!

(To make everything easier, we’ve installed a nifty comment system that allows you to post comments using your Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin or Open ID logins. You can also ask your questions directly on Facebook or Twitter, or you can email us at info@rhinoafrica.com)

Ask the Rhino Africa safari expert - Kruger National Park

You can also find out more about Monique on our Meet the team page!

If you want to ask a question about any other African destination, don’t worry we’ll make sure they get answered – just send a mail to info@rhinoafrica.com

Ask the Rhino Africa safari expert - Kruger National Park


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  • Monique, what time of year would you recommend going to Kruger if I want to see max amount game and endure min amount of cold and rain?

    Also, where are the best places in the park to spot wild dog? Once spent 4 days trying to track them in the Kruger and didn’t come across one….Would love to!

    Thnx, TW

  • Hi Tamlin, great question! Kruger is a year round destination and each season has its advantages…

    Kruger enjoys summer rainfall which means long warm days and short refreshing thunder showers usually in the afternoons. Your game viewing schedule at the lodges will be planned during the cooler parts of the day, heading out in the early mornings while the animals are still active and your afternoon game activities will proceed into the early evening, this is some of the best time to see the nocturnal hunters. The summer rainfall does bring about lush green vegetation and the birthing season for many of the plains game as the thicker vegetation offers better protection and cover from predators.

    There is very little to no rainfall in winter, so the vegetation thins out and turns yellow/ brown as it dries out. Many of the water sources also dry up over winter and animals stay in close proximity to the remaining rivers and watering holes. For these reasons, many regard winter as the best time for game viewing as it is easier to spot the more elusive animals and you will also see more activity around watering holes etc. The morning and evening temperatures are chilly though, so you will head out slightly later in the morning and earlier in the afternoon that you would in summer.

    So all in all, I would recommend visiting Kruger in October… the vegetation is still dry as we have not received the first rains (usually start in November) and the temperatures also start to rise as we head into the spring months.

    Wild Dog… very elusive but magnificent! Areas which are particulary well known for packs of wild dog are the Timbavati & Manyeleti.. also if you are looking for a malaria free area to see wild dog, Madikwe Game Reserve is also fantastic!!

    Hope that helps

    Monique

    @TamlinWightman

  • Ps- You can ask in the comments on the blog, or right here, or on twitter. You can even email us if you prefer.

  • hi can you tell me what a horebaas is think this is how you spell it not sure been told too look out for it and been told ill no one when i see it and my guide says he can not describe it to me ?

  • Pier – There is an option to suit most any budget, from self-drive safaris on the low end to private luxury lodges at the top end.

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