Vegetation and Geography of Kruger National Park's Regions

To understand the wildlife diversity of Kruger Park, it is essential to be familiar with the impact that differing geologies have on creating differing vegetation types, which in turn dictate what species will be abundant in any given region of Kruger Park.

History and Geography of Kruger National Park

The Big Five Game Reserve known as the Kruger National Park is South Africa's largest and second oldest safari park, spanning over 19 455 km...more

Images of a Great African Park. Northern Region

A low-lying, sun-baked plain ranging in elevation from 300 to 450 metres, the Northern Region extends north of the Olifants River. This semi...more

Images of a Great African Park. The Central Region - Game Filled Savannas

The sweet grasses that grow on fertile soils formed on shale and volcanic basalt, and an abundance of excellent browsing trees, sustain the ...more

Images of a Great African Park. The Southern Region

Kruger's historic Southern Region is bordered by the Crocodile River in the south and the Sabie River in the north. In the east, along the b...more

Kruger Park Eco-system, Wildlife and Vegetation

The park is generally flat to gently undulating, with average height of 260 metres (853 feet) above sea level, with its most mountainous are...more

Kruger Park Ecology by Region

While Stevenson-Hamilton believed in 'a balance of Nature', evidence suggests that the natural environment is never in a constant state of e...more

The Far North - Rare Birds and Sand Forest

This region embraces several fascinating ecozones that differ markedly from habitats elsewhere in the Park. A total of 15 distinct plant com...more
Kruger National Park - South African Safari