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Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park is one of Africa's largest game reserves, located in north-eastern South Africa within Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces. The park covers about 19 485 square kilometres and extends roughly 360 km from north to south and 65 km from east to west. It is home to a vast diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo), and supports significant populations of other mammals, birds, reptiles and plant species. Kruger National Park is a major tourist destination and contributes substantially to South Africa's tourism economy, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. The park is managed by South African National Parks (SANParks) and operates under a conservation mandate that balances ecological protection with sustainable tourism. Its western boundary adjoins industrial and mining areas of Mpumalanga, exposing the park to environmental pressures including air and water pollution from coal-fired power stations, mining operations and acid mine drainage. These external impacts have raised concerns about ecosystem health, particularly regarding water quality in rivers flowing through the park. Kruger National Park was proclaimed in 1926, building on the earlier Sabie Game Reserve established in 1898, and has since become an internationally recognised symbol of African wildlife conservation.

Kruger National Park Updates


Close-up photo of a solar PV panel
South Africa film sets ditch diesel in green energy shift
29th April 2026 By: Reuters

Solar panels are replacing diesel generators on some major film sets in South Africa, as streaming giants come under growing pressure to clean up one of the film industry's dirtiest habits - its... 


Letlhokwa George Mpedi
From Predator To Prey: Leadership Lessons from the African Wild and Beyond
7th April 2026

For Letlhokwa George Mpedi, a journey through South Africa’s Kruger National Park transformed from merely a game drive to a masterclass in leadership. Observing the intricate dynamics of animal... 


Rhinos
South Africa records 16% decline in rhino poaching
10th February 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa recorded a 16% drop in rhino poaching last year, the second consecutive decline of that magnitude, the environment ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry said in a statement that 352... 


DA leader John Steenhuisen
Steenhuisen ends 'mission' as DA leader
4th February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen on Wednesday announced that he will not seek re-election for a third term at the party’s upcoming Federal Congress. Speaking in his hometown of Durban,... 


Fund established to rebuild Kruger National Park – Aucamp
22nd January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Kruger National Park cannot rebuild without help and a well-coordinated, rapid response is needed, with national parks agency South African National Parks (SANParks) estimating the damage to... 


Limpopo dams remain at critical levels as heavy rains continue
22nd January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Dams across Limpopo have risen to full or above capacity, causing localised flooding as heavy rains across Limpopo and Mpumalanga continue, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) warned on... 


Cesa offers engineering support following national disaster declaration
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In response to government's declaration of a national disaster following torrential rains, widespread flooding and wildfires in parts of the country, industry organisation Consulting Engineers... 


Mozambique President Daniel Chapo
Mozambique President cancels Davos trip due to severe floods
19th January 2026 By: Reuters

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has cancelled his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week due to severe floods that have damaged infrastructure and affected hundreds of thousands of... 


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