Spring in the Kruger National Park
This is a great time for visiting the Kruger National Park! The bush is slowly transforming as it awaits the first summer rains. Impala ewes are starting to show the bulges or pregnancy while migratory species such as the Blue Wildebeest and Burchell’s Zebra start their move northwards in search of ‘greener pastures’.
Knobthorn Acacia, Leadwood and Silver Cluster Leaf Trees start blooming and the pungent smell fills the air. Insects become more active while spiders try and capitalise on this by working overtime on constructing new and better webs.
The birdlife too is realising the change that is on the way and male weaver birds spend hours delicately weaving new nests for their partners to inspect, accept or reject. Vultures and Eagles soar high above as the air warms, creating ideal heat thermals for them to move around on expending minimal energy. Swallows and other migratory species will already be on their way to the Kruger and should make an appearance soon.
This truly is an amazing time to visit the Kruger National Park. Game drives are seldom as productive with safaris seeing the Big 5 on a regular basis. Cheetah and wild dog sightings also increase as predators make the most of the booming numbers of antelope species.
Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives seeing the various species on the move, going about the necessary activities to survive. The days consist of blue skies and crisp fresh air while the evenings produce heavens filled with stars. At night animals seem to signal the arrival of Spring in the Kruger as the night comes alive with sounds. Hyenas whoop and lions roar proclaiming their territories. Nightjars, Thick-knees and Owls make their presence known, while both insectivorous and fruit eating bats join in with chittering, squeaking and metallic clinging. Frogs appear from no where; somehow knowing the rain is not far away. For now they are the quiet ones in the African bush, but when the rains have arrived their incessant staccato will drown out other night sounds. It is almost as if they are trying to make up for the time that they were quiet.
Anytime in the Kruger Park can be a good time, but when Spring comes, so does rejuvenation. This is possibly the best time to visit the Kruger Park and enjoy not only great game viewing but everything about what makes this eco-system tick.
Outlook Safaris now gives the opportunity of choosing between and open safari vehicle or a closed vehicle to do your safari from. Both are comfortable, and once the bush comes alive around you, the vehicle that you are in will no-longer matter.
Take the perfect photos, keep the greatest memories and go home and share them with friends and family. This is the ultimate holiday experience on offer now.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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