(Keywords: Off-Road - SOUTH AFRICA)
South Africa
Featuring:
Kruger National Park
The
Kruger National Park in the north east corner of South Africa is a wilderness
paradise home to the Big 5, Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo and
an amazing number and variety of flora and fauna within 36 different landscapes.
Kruger is 250 miles from top to bottom and an average width of about 35
miles.
There are many access points. In the south use the entrance gates at Malelane or Crocodile Bridge (wpt.#KRU030). You will pass through parts of the Kruger with the most magnificent mountain and bushveld scenery, secretive riverine drives and see a massive variety of animals and exciting views along the way in this full day's drive. You'll be able to get out at special hides to get up close to animals and birds. When I did this drive in October 2006 I saw the Big 5 and in fact saw Leopards on 3 different occasions. Most of the journey will be on sand roads which are in excellent condition and easily driven by normal vehicles.
Click on the binoculars to see a demonstration of Google Earth displaying the view southwest from Steilburg Lookout towards Berg-en Dal Rest Camp.
GoogleEarth_Kruger_Image.jpg (Approx. 77 KB) opens in a new window.
GPS Maps
- Download the free GPS Map in GPS eXchange (.gpx) file format, which can be read and transferred to your GPS using free software. (The .gpx file will appear in a new window where you can File > Save as... on your computer)
GPS Map Details
File Name: kruger.gpx ( 771 KB)
Revised: 17 September 2007
Datum: WGS84
Class A1 Data
Tracks: Kruger road network
Waypoints: 38 (water crossings, camps, lodges, wildlife view locations)
Adventure Travel Tips
Malaria: although rare is a potential threat so take advice from your general practitioner regarding anti-malaria tablets.
Vehicle hire: a normal vehicle is fine but make sure it has air conditioning. You will spend a lot of time in the car so get a spacious vehicle.
References
Speicla
thanks to Tony Roocroft for contrbuting the data, photos, and detailed descriptions
for this GPS map of the Kruger National Park. Tony has mapped every public
road in the Kruger with a GPS and recorded all his sightings. You can see
all the drives and adventures at
Tony is also compiling a GPS based website providing information on South Africa using Google Earth interactive maps at:
Adventures
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The Safari Companion: A Guide to Watching African Mammals Including Hoofed Mammals, Carnivores, and Primates.
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