TRAVEL Kruger National Park
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK is so large, renowned and beloved that it's hard to pinpoint exactly what allows it to creep so easily into people's hearts. To try to break it down, we've divided the Kruger into the ABCs, where every letter reveals a story, fact, person or place that weaves the many tapestries of Kruger together. And no, Z is not for Zebra.
A IS FOR ANIMALS
Though all who visit the park love the charming camps, exquisite bushveld scenery and exceptional flora, it's no secret that wildlife is the biggest drawcard. One hundred and forty-seven mammals call the park home, including some of South Africa's rarest and most elusive wildlife species.
B IS FOR BUSH CAMPS
There are five of these in Kruger, Biyamiti, Talamati, Shimuwini, Bateleur and Sirheni, and they're among the most desirable camps to stay at for their privacy, quality of accommodation and remote locations. Though the bush camps are self-catering with fridges, braai and kitchen facilities, they have no shops or petrol stations, limited power and no cellphone reception, so it's best to plan and pack wisely.
From R1459 per unit (base rate for two people + R571 per additional adult per unit)
C IS FOR CROCODILE BRIDGE BUSHBABIES
If you spend a night at Crocodile Bridge, request bungalow number 9. As the sun sets and fellow visitors begin to light their braai fires, focus on the fence post and watch as tiny fingers, followed by little ears and enormous eyes, emerge. Shy at first, they tend to loosen up as their nocturnal instincts kick in, and they start to warm up for a night of hunting and foraging.
D IS FOR DIVERSE ECOSYSTEMS
Kruger has 13 distinct eco zones, each attracting different game, birds, reptiles and insects. The largest of these eco zones
