South Africa's Greater Kruger

The Greater Kruger ecosystem encompasses Kruger National Park and adjacent private reserves, creating a conservation area of over 20,000 square kilometers. This massive wilderness represents one of Africa's greatest conservation achievements, where fences between reserves have been removed to allow natural wildlife movement. The area showcases successful models of conservation collaboration. Greater Kruger supports exceptional biodiversity including the Big Five, over 500 bird species, 150 mammal species, and countless other species. The ecosystem maintains healthy populations of endangered species like wild dogs and rhinos despite poaching pressures. Different vegetation zones from riverine forest to mopane woodland create diverse habitats. Anti-poaching initiatives combine high-tech surveillance with community engagement. Private reserves demonstrate sustainable wildlife economics through photographic tourism and conservation programs. Many reserves have rewilded former farmland, expanding wildlife habitat. The Greater Kruger model shows how government parks and private conservation can work together for landscape-scale conservation.

Water Features

Rivers, waterholes, dams

Ecosystem

This destination features a mixed ecosystem ecosystem.