Kruger’s heavyweight icon — often seen at rivers, dams, and along woodland roads.

The classic Kruger predator — often seen resting near roads in cooler hours.

Elusive and elegant — one of the most prized sightings in Kruger.

Kruger is one of the key strongholds for rhino — sightings are possible, especially in the South.

Rarer than white rhino — a special sighting if you find one.

Powerful herd animal — often seen in big groups near water.

Daytime river resident; at night it grazes on nearby grass.

Ancient-looking ambush predator — easiest to see sunning on river banks.

Tall browser that loves acacia woodlands — a favorite for photos.

Often found in open areas and around water — strong ‘savanna vibe’ species.

The everyday antelope of Kruger — and a key prey species for big cats.

Spiral-horned browser that melts into woodland shade.

Chunky grazer seen in herds — especially in more open central areas.

Comic-looking pig with tusks — often seen kneeling to graze.

Powerful hunter and scavenger — often seen at dusk and around kills.

Speed specialist — look for it in more open areas (especially Central).

Rare, highly social hunter — a ‘drop everything’ sighting.

Striking antelope with arched horns — more likely in the North.

Shaggy antelope often close to water — easy to recognize by its rump ring.

Fast antelope of open savanna — a less common but special sighting.

Shy antelope of dense thickets — often near rivers in the South.

Secretive antelope that hugs thick cover near water.

Small antelope often seen alone — quick and alert.

Clever camp regular — fun to watch, but keep food secured.

Large primate often seen roadside and at picnic spots.

One of the most photogenic safari birds — often perches on roadside branches.

Iconic call of African waterways — watch for it above rivers and dams.

Massive terrestrial hornbill that walks the savanna in family groups.

Striking stork with bold bill colors — a prized river sighting.

Short-tailed eagle with rocking flight — an excellent Kruger raptor.

Africa’s powerhouse eagle — look for it perched high with huge wingspan.

Long-legged hunter that walks the grasslands — famous for snake hunting.

Cheerful ‘camp bird’ with a bright bill and curious behavior.

Large kingfisher that patrols rivers — watch for it diving for fish.

Vivid pink-red bee-eater; seasonal and location-dependent but unforgettable.

Famous Lowveld tree with vitamin-rich fruit — elephants and many animals love it.

Signature northern Kruger tree — butterfly-shaped leaves and mopane woodland landscapes.

Legendary ‘upside-down’ tree — most common in the far north.

Classic thorn tree of Kruger savannas; important browse for many animals.

Heavy, dense-wood tree often seen as grey ‘skeletons’ when dead.

Known for big ‘sausage’ fruits hanging from long stalks.

Bright yellow-green bark makes it easy to spot along rivers and pans.

Large riverine fig that attracts birds and mammals when fruiting.

Common Kruger tree with reddish leaves in dry season.

Riverine/woodland tree with a distinctive scent — common along some southern rivers.

Showy pink flowers in warmer months; a classic Lowveld sight.

Tall aloe with dramatic flower spikes; best known from northern Kruger landscapes.

Red spherical flower head that appears after rains.

Star-shaped flower with dramatic patterning — smells to attract pollinators.

Orange flower whorls that attract birds and insects.

Yellow/orange flowers on a thorny shrub — common in warm savanna regions.

Tree-like succulent with candelabra shape — striking in rocky areas.

Showy hibiscus-like blooms appear in warmer months, especially after rains.

Tough, upright leaves — common hardy plant in warm regions.

Puffy yellow/cream blooms attract insects and birds.