What are the big 5 in Kruger?

The Big Five animals comprise of Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo. The lion and leopard are the predators of the bunch, who hunt with unmatched grace and stealth, while the majestic elephant is larger than life with gleaming tusks and a large trunk.



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LLion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo…and Southern Right whales and Great White sharks. With two-thirds of our country surrounded by coastline, a trip to South Africa is not complete without seeing Southern Right whales and Great White sharks.

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The Big 6 birds are the largest and most eye-catching avians you can see in the Kruger National Park: the lappet-faced vulture, the saddle-billed stork, the martial eagle, the colourful ground hornbill, the kori bustard and the enigmatic Pel's fishing owl.

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The African Wild Dog There are only four surviving populations remaining in Africa, one of which is in the Kruger National Park. The African wild dog is one of the most critically endangered species in the Kruger National Park. This and the fact that they are nomadic make it hard to predict their movements.

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For those interested in viewing the Big Five, the Kruger National Park has an estimated 1,500 lion, 12,000 elephant, 2,500 buffalo, 1,000 leopards and 5,000 rhino (black and white).

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Cape Point, Groot Constantia, Kirstenbosch, Robben Island Museum, Table Mountain Cableway, and V&A Waterfront are the iconic destinations that form the core of the true Cape Town experience, and a trip to the city will not be complete without a visit to each Big 6 attraction.

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