Que voir : Kruger National Park.

Watch huge elephant herds wallow in the mud

Shallow mud bath at the dam, ideal for watching elephants wallow and cool off.

Watch the sunrise from a very special bridge

Bridge over the Olifants River with a place to get out and views of hippopotamus in the river.

Half-day game drive from Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp (tarmac road)

Discover leopards, lions and elephants along good roads on a half-day drive between Crocodile Bridge and the Sabie River.

Half-day game drive from Lower Sabie Rest Camp

These species-rich routes in Kruger run mostly on tarmac roads; only a hidden waterhole lies on an optional gravel road.

Half-day game drive from Orpen Rest Camp

Explore varied river landscapes, with great chances of cheetah, leopard, lion and African wild dog sightings.

Half-day game drive from Satara Rest Camp (tarmac road)

Between Satara and Tshokwane you can look forward to two wildlife-rich dams, an ancient baobab and excellent chances of wildlife sightings.

Half-day game drive from Skukuza Rest Camp

This drive takes you mostly on tarmac roads and a shorter stretch on gravel roads through wildlife-rich areas of Kruger National Park.

Sunset drive from Crocodile Bridge

Watch elephants, buffalo and hippopotamus on the Crocodile River on an intense evening drive from Crocodile Bridge.

Sunset game drive from Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Watch elephants, big cats and hippopotamus along the Sabie River with an atmospheric sundowner at Sunset Dam.

Sunset game drive from Skukuza Rest Camp

Discover big cats, klipspringer and birds on a short loop off the main roads south of Skukuza.

Watch out for the local lion pride along the savanna

Area along the southern S3 with a local lion pride in dense savanna and a high density of game.

Look out for the nesting sites of the endangered southern ground hornbill

Watch threatened southern ground hornbills at their nesting sites along the river and experience their fascinating group behaviour.

Watch cheetahs along the fertile grazing land

Cheetah sightings at Ship Mountain, where fertile grazing land attracts large antelope herds and skilled hunters.

Watch for lurking lions around a dam

Waterhole with elephants and buffalo where lions hunt deliberately. Long grass and dense bush offer ideal cover for predators.

Watch African wild dogs crossing the sand flats

African wild dogs cross the sand flats at the Sabie River. A rare sighting if you’re lucky from the loops on the S30.

Watch older elephants feeding in the riverbed

Older elephants with worn-down teeth prefer to feed on soft vegetation in the reeds of the Sabie River – a rare insight into their behaviour in old age.

Watch white rhinoceroses wallowing and cooling down

Watch white rhinoceroses drinking in the late afternoon

Waterhole with good views of white rhinoceroses that come to drink in the late afternoon and show ritualised encounters.

Watch buffalo bathing along a loop

Open loops along the S30 offer a direct view of the Sabie riverbed, where African buffalo can be seen in large herds and small groups.

Watch buffalo wallow in seasonal pans

Open savannah with seasonal pans where African buffalo wallow in the mud and impalas, zebras and blue wildebeest graze.

Watch buffalo along a river course

Large buffalo herds on their way to the Shibotwana and Nsasane waterholes guarantee impressive sightings.

Watch the Marabou storks’ greeting ritual in the late afternoon

Watch Marabou storks performing their impressive evening greeting ritual, bill-clattering in the roost trees near Skukuza.

Watch the open grassland for cheetahs

Drive along a narrow sand track through open grass savanna and keep an eye out for cheetahs, which find ideal hunting conditions here.

Watch the giant kingfisher from the bridge railings

Bridge over the Sabie River with regular sightings of the giant kingfisher right on the railings as it plunge-dives.

Watch the largest hippopotamus population in Kruger National Park

The S95 along the Letaba River offers the highest hippopotamus density in Kruger National Park, with exceptionally close sightings.

Watch rare southern reedbuck grazing

In the rainy season Kwagga Pan attracts southern reedbuck and waterbuck to the wetland. Sightings possible directly from the H3.

Watch the rare sable antelope along the sweet grass

Watch solitary bachelor buffalo bulls on lush riverbanks

Follow the track along the Munywini River and watch bachelor buffalo on the lushly vegetated riverbanks in Kruger National Park.

Watch elephants at a seasonal waterhole

Seasonal waterhole in the northern Kruger, ideal for watching elephants and gaining insights into their social behaviour.

Watch elephants feeding on marula fruits

Elephants feeding on marula fruits along the H13-2 to Punda Maria Camp, especially in late summer.

Watch elephants drinking and bathing at a dam

Waterhole near Satara where African bush elephants regularly drink and bathe, especially in the dry season.

Watch elephants crossing the sandbanks

Watch elephants crossing the sandbanks of the Sand River and listen to their unique communication.

Watch elephants and hippopotamus during your picnic break

Terraced picnic site on the Sabie River with views of hippopotamus and passing African bush elephants.

Watch elephant bulls spectacularly crossing a dam wall

Spectacular S61 route with elephant bulls balancing along a narrow dam wall and regular predator activity.

Watch elephant herds along a riverbed

Popular riverbed on the border with Mozambique where large elephant families regularly gather.

Watch cheetahs hunting impalas and steenbok

Cross the fertile plains of Satara and watch cheetahs hunting in open savannah with excellent views of wildlife.

Watch cheetahs hunting in open terrain

Open bushveld along the H1-2 with a good chance of cheetahs hunting from termite mounds or resting in the shade.

Watch large African buffalo herds in search of good grazing

In the rainy season, large African buffalo herds move through the blooming landscape along the S131 towards Phalaborwa Gate.

Watch large elephant and buffalo herds along the wetlands

Permanent water source in the eastern Kruger that attracts large elephant and buffalo herds, especially in the dry season.

Watch large zebra herds along their winter grazing grounds

Quiet route through open grassland where large zebra herds gather in the dry season. Time of year is crucial for wildlife sightings.

Watch African buffalo drinking at the busy waterhole

Wildlife-rich waterhole with elephants, rhinos and predators – especially lively in the rainy season.

Watch greater kudus in dense riverside vegetation

Narrow route through dense bushveld along the Timfenheni River with good chances of greater kudus in typical riparian vegetation.

Watch leopards at a special lake

Emergency reservoir near Skukuza Camp with regular Leopard sightings, Hippopotamus and crocodiles on the shore.

Watch lions drinking in the early morning

Waterhole with frequent lion sightings in the early morning and a giant mulberry fig that attracts numerous animals.

Watch lions stalking their prey at a dam

Lions use the dam wall as a vantage point to watch their prey. Mineral-rich soil attracts numerous herbivores.

Watch lions and elephants at the waterhole

Wildlife-rich waterhole with elephants, rhinos and predators – especially lively in the rainy season.

Watch rhinoceroses drinking at the quiet waterhole

Waterhole near Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp, known for white rhinoceroses that come to drink in the afternoons and evenings.

Watch nyala under dense tree canopy

Follow the first loop along the riverbank into dense woodland, where nyala search for fruits and seeds under the shady canopy.

Watch huge elephant herds in a seasonal wetland

Short loop through seasonal wetland at the Shisha Stream, where large elephant families regularly come to drink.

Watch huge tuskers on their way to the waterhole

Artificially supplied waterhole on an open plain where legendary tuskers with tusks weighing up to 50 kg drink and bathe.

Watch red-crested korhaan displaying

Quiet route through open woodland with a chance to see red-crested korhaan and their impressive display behaviour along the S106.

Watch mud-bathing white rhinoceroses from a hide

Rhino watching at a rainy-season pan where white rhinoceroses wallow in the mud just a few metres away.

Watch black rhinoceroses wallow at a seasonal pan

Seasonal pan on the S21 where black rhinoceroses wallow in the rainy season. Middens confirm their presence.

Watch spotted hyenas returning to their dens in the early morning

Early-morning sightings of spotted hyenas on the S89 as they return to their den under the road.

Watch different kingfishers at a popular bridge

Bridge over the Sabie River, known for kingfisher watching and impressive hunting scenes in the riverbed.

Views from above of elephants on the riverbank

Elevated viewpoint overlooking African bush elephants and other wildlife far below on the Olifants River.

Discover hippopotamuses at a permanent waterhole

Permanent waterhole on the H1-3 with year-round hippopotamus sightings in stable groups.

Watch huge buffalo herds drinking at a clay pan

Clay pan with water lasting into the dry season, a favourite drinking spot for large African buffalo herds in Kruger.

Watch hippopotamus along seasonal grazing areas

Hippopotamus graze seasonally at N’watimhiri Dam when rain makes the sweet grass sprout and the dam holds water.

With luck, spot a Serval in the shallow marshes

Open wetland along the S49 with good chances of seeing Servals, which hunt here in the early morning.

Find endangered black rhinoceroses in the dense bush

Along the H5 in Kruger National Park a narrow road leads through dense bush, ideal for searching for black rhinoceroses.

Find out why some elephants are called tuskers

Stand in the Letaba Elephant Hall before the mighty tusks of legendary elephant bulls and understand their extraordinary story.

Enjoy your coffee with a view of a wildlife-rich shore

Coffee, safari and predators: at Nsemani Dam, big game and hippopotamus await you right on the H7 in Kruger.

Enjoy a sundowner at the waterhole as the day slowly comes to an end

Waterhole with hippopotamus, crocodiles and rhinoceroses, ideal for a late afternoon sundowner near Lower Sabie.

Enjoy the silence of the wilderness at sunrise on a granite hill

Viewpoint on an ancient granite hill with wide views over the savannah, particularly impressive at sunrise.

Enjoy a break under the trees with a view over the river valley

Picnic site on the Timbavati River with shade, views and braai option – perfect for late bush breakfasts.

Treat yourself to fresh muffins as a little reward on safari

Treat yourself to fresh muffins and a relaxed break at Afsaal Picnic Site between your game drives in the southern Kruger National Park.

Watch buffalo bulls along a river

Watch old African buffalo bulls on the riverbank and witness their impressive threat displays and fights in small groups.

Watch out for the hyena den at the junction

Well-known hyena den at the junction to the S66 with regular sightings of spotted hyenas and young animals.

Watch out for the four local lion prides

Cross the fertile plains of Satara and look out for at least four lion prides that hunt blue wildebeest and buffalo here.

Watch out for a large pack of African wild dogs

Reliable waterhole with elephants, buffaloes and a large pack of African wild dogs in the area.

Watch out for cheetahs in one of the park’s best regions

Watch out for cheetahs along the open stretch of road

Open savannah along the H7 with ideal conditions for rare cheetah sightings in Kruger National Park.

Watch for cheetahs across open savannah

Open savannah at Transport Dam with good chances of seeing cheetahs hunting and at the waterhole.

Watch out for honey badgers in the open grassland

Open grassland south of the Gudzani waterhole with a chance of rare honey badger sightings and good visibility.

Watch young hyenas in the early morning

Early in the morning, young spotted hyenas wait in front of their den near the road for their parents to return. Curious and easy to observe.

Watch out for leopards in dense riverside vegetation

Drive along the S95 on the Letaba River, where leopards hunt in dense riverside vegetation and waterbuck come down to the riverbank.

Watch for leopards among silvery grey palms

Leopards between silvery grey lala palms at the Sweni River Bridge, a top spot for wildlife sightings in the northern Kruger.

Watch for lions along the open grassland

Flat grassland along the S34 with a high chance of lion sightings and numerous prey animals.

Watch African fish eagles at a large dam

African fish eagles hunt at the large Gudzani Dam from the tops of tall trees. Hippopotamus and crocodiles can also be seen.

Watch South African ostriches in the open landscape

Watch different lion prides along the road

Follow the S100 through open grassland along the N'wanetsi River and watch several lion prides hunting blue wildebeest and buffalo.

Watch for wild dogs in the early morning

Narrow sand road through dense savannah with chances of African wild dogs, hyenas and jackals in the early morning hours.

Watch out for wild dogs around a bridge

Hotspot for African wild dogs at a seasonal riverbed. Packs hunt, play and use the road as a pathway.

Keep your eyes open and search for leopards on the southern bank

Circular route along a river through three ecozones with a high chance of leopards and diverse birdlife.

Listen to hippopotamuses grunting from a bridge

Listen to the distinctive sounds of hippopotamus from a bridge

Popular bridge over the Sabie River with hippopotamus and an impressive soundscape right by Lower Sabie Camp.

Take a break with an elevated view over the wide grassland

Elevated viewpoint with a view over the savannah, ideal for a breakfast break with coffee and rusks.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and look out for cheetahs

Picnic site under a mulberry fig tree with barbecue facilities and excellent chances of seeing cheetahs in the open grassland.

Scan the Sand River riverbed for leopard

Track leopard in the dense greenery of the Sand River, where camouflage and patience lead to hunting success.

Scan the plain for vast herds of zebra and wildebeest along a migration corridor

Migration area for zebras and wildebeest that turns into a centre of movement after rain.

Scan the trees along the river in search of leopards

Drive along the Crocodile River through four ecozones and keep an eye out for leopards in the riverside trees.

Look for buffalo herds in the open riverbed

Lookout over the Biyamiti riverbed with regular buffalo sightings and a wide variety of birdlife.

Watch elephants digging for water with their trunks

Follow the Mhlambane River and watch African bush elephants as they use their trunks to dig for underground water.

Track down rare black rhinoceroses in their preferred habitat

Road through dense thornbush on mineral-rich soils, the preferred habitat of rare black rhinoceroses.

Scan the riverbed for leopards from a bird hide

Bird hide with views of Piet Grobler Dam and regular leopard sightings along the sweet-grass riverbank.

Search for white rhinoceroses along the many dung heaps

Watch white rhinoceroses between thornbush and dung heaps along a quiet dust road on the Sabie River and experience their calls.

Scan the landscape for white rhinoceroses

Popular drinking spot for wildlife with frequent sightings of white rhinoceroses, which come here to drink every two to four days.

Scan the open grasslands for cheetahs

Open grasslands along the S30 offer good chances of cheetahs, which hunt and rest here during the day.

Scan the open landscape around the dam for cheetahs

Cheetahs hunt in the open savannah around Nyamundwa Dam, especially in the morning when antelopes come to drink.

Scan the swampy landscape around the waterhole for lions

Follow the S90 through marshy depressions and open plains, where lions lie in wait for prey in the tall grass and grazers head to the waterhole.

Search the dry riverbeds for the local lion prides

Lion watching along dry riverbeds between Skukuza and Lower Sabie, where local prides head out in search of prey.

Search for cheetahs in open landscape with excellent visibility

Open savannah along the S28 with excellent visibility and frequent cheetah sightings in typical habitat.

Search for black rhinoceroses in the dense bush

Drive through dense thorn bush with a good chance of seeing black rhinoceroses, which leave their typical feeding traces here.

Search the acacias for vulture nests

White-backed vultures nest in tall acacias at the often dry Sonop waterhole along the H6 in Kruger National Park.

Search for buffalo along an attractive riverbank

Search for the hyena den along the road

Active spotted hyena den along the H10 in the N'waswitsontso Valley, recognisable by white droppings and a high density of impala.

Searching for the leopard at the southernmost baobab

Unique baobab at the southernmost point of its range, surrounded by dense vegetation and known for leopard sightings.

Search for rare black rhinoceros in dense bush

Waterhole on the Bume River with the chance to see rare black rhinoceros in dense bush.

Search for cheetahs around a popular waterhole

Open savanna at a wetland with a rare chance to see cheetahs hunting, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.

Search for Klipspringers on rocky slopes

Rare Klipspringers on the rocky slopes of Shabeni Hill are one of the special sightings in the southern Kruger National Park.

Search for leopards along the riverbank vegetation

Drive along the Sabie River, which has a high leopard density in dense riverbank vegetation and ideal hunting grounds.

Search for leopards along a water-filled dam

Small dam on the Biyamiti, often the only water in the area. Known for frequent leopard sightings and strategic hunting behaviour.

Search for leopards in the riverbed along various loops

River bends on the Tsendze River offer first-class chances of leopard sightings in an unspoilt river landscape.

Suche for leopards in the riverbed from a bridge

Elevated bridge over the Biyamiti riverbed with good chances of leopard sightings and their characteristic vocalisations.

Search for leopards in dense riverside vegetation along numerous loops

The narrow, single-lane track along the Ngotso Stream with its dense riverside vegetation is ideal for leopard sightings.

Search for leopards around the granite outcrop

Sandy track around a granite outcrop near Pretoriuskop Camp with good chances of leopard sightings in a quiet, rocky landscape.

Search for lions hunting buffalo along open plains

Short route through mopane bush savanna with lions following buffalo herds and good visibility over open grassland.

Search for lions along a river course

Thanks to the high density of prey along the river course, you may be lucky enough to see lions hunting or resting.

Search for Sharpe's grysbok in the dense riverine thickets

Challenging search for the shy Sharpe's grysbok in the dense riverine bush along the S48 on the Tsendze River.

Search for lions around the granite hills

Along the S112 by the Renosterkoppies you have a good chance of seeing lions in a prey-rich landscape of mixed woodland and granite hills.

Drink a cappuccino while elephants wander past

Popular picnic site on the river between Skukuza and Satara with restaurant, shop and elephant sightings.

Wait patiently at the waterhole where leopards hunt impalas

De Laporte Waterhole lies south of Skukuza on the H1-1 and is a rewarding spot for wildlife watching.