Kruger visitors that tourists do not normally see.
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This lion pride are usually resident on Kempiana Contractual Park, an area Kruger tourists do not see. This afternoon they were lying on the tar road just outside of Orpen Rest Camp.
📸Section Ranger Richard Sowry
Reports were received that a herd of elephant was seen outside Paul Kruger Gate. We appreciate the Air Services and Conservation Management's swift action to lead them back into the park safely. We hope they paid their conservation fees unpo entry😉
Sam is in our thoughts today after losing his best friend and work buddy Benni who couldn’t go on due to a heart failure. This hero has done marvellous brave work with his handler Sam. His contribution to conservation will live on. Thank you for your dedication Benni.
Four suspects were arrested this afternoon. Heavy caliber rifle, ammunition and poaching equipment seized. Good work by Ranger Services, Air-wing Protection Services and Concession partners. We'll done to all 👏👏👏
The sound of the African bushveld at night; the roar of the majestic Kruger National Park lions.
Recorded by the Ranger, on his way home after patrol this evening, 7km east of Orpen Rest Camp. One of two dominant males in that area. A lion's roar can be heard over 7km away.
BREAKING NEWS:- Pretoriuskop Rangers, with support from K9 & helicopter reaction, today made contact with a group of 3 suspected rhino poachers and managed to arrest two of the suspects. A heavy calibre firearm, ammo & equipment was also recovered in the contact.
"Hi, I'm Jean Rossouw, the Skukuza Golf Course superintendent , otherwise known as the 'green keeper'. The past few weeks have been hard work, doing maintenance work on the infrastructure of the golf course, and keeping it green and healthy while all my colleagues 1/8
[Thread] MEDIA RELEASE - SUSPECTED POACHER KILLED BY ELEPHANTS IN THE KNP
South African National Parks (SANParks) today, 18 April 2021 reported the death of a suspected poacher in the Kruger National Park (KNP) and the arrest of one accomplice which took place yesterday /...
Just when we thought we will capture a stunning sunrise view for our viewers; This happened! Watch!
Ladies 7th tee box, Skukuza Golf Club.
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If you have been wondering what the animals have been getting up to since the
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, watch this short video taken on the road towards the Paul Kruger Gate. 🎥 by Don English.
Assisting the greenkeeper in his efforts to ensure the Skukuza Golf Club is in its usual tip top shape when the humans return to play after
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.
📸Jean Rossouw Kruger National Park
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A proudly South African aircraft called the Bat Hawk, designed and made in Mpumalanga Nelspruit. Four have been donated by Anglo American Platinum for conservation efforts in KNP. An extra weapon in our arsenal of weapons for wildlife crime.
SANParks today announced the passing of one of its senior managers in the Environmental Crime Investigative Unit (ECI) Mr Kobus De Wet. He was stormed and killed by a hippo while camping in ( KNP) on Saturday 12 August 2023. Executive Management sends out sincere condolences.
Even the animals are enjoying early Sunday morning exercise now permitted during
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. Venue of choice - Skukuza Golf Club.
Listen for the alarm call/barking of the impala in the distance as the lions walk by.
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Spring has sprung: What an awesome way to swing back into trails at Napi trails with Raymond and spotting what appears to be Mom and her offspring. If this doesnt make you smile, NOTHING else will.
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1/ It is with great sadness that we announce that the legendary, Killer has been put to sleep on the advise of Veterinary doctors. He was 11 years old (77). He had been suffering from ill health for some time. This morning, his longtime companion Amos, /...
Lions patrolling Skukuza Staff Village enforcing
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this morning.
Skukuza, situated on the southern banks of the Sabie River, is the park's largest rest camp and administrative headquarters.
📸Johan Malan, Wildlife Veterinary Services
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Nothing beats a good morning's sleep. Having gone on a hunt all night long is a good excuse to now enjoy the warmth of the tar on the fur and skin. Even if the bed seems unusual for a lion...
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As the park starts opening to visitors from tomorrow, we salute those who have been working tirelessly during lockdown to protect the animals in the park.
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Rangers based at Malelane section, and carrying out an extended follow up operation since this morning, managed to arrest 5 suspected rhino poachers and recovered a heavy calibre firearm, ammo, equipment, 5 freshly cut rhino horns & a vehicle in their possession. /...
A leopard was recently safely removed from Mopani rest camp on Sunday. Thank you to the Vet and team on the ground who saw this animal back to its natural surroundings again.
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👋Wave to the Rangers at Skukuza Camp if you see them along the road leading to Paul Kruger Gate, picking up all the litter that poses many dangers to the animals and environment.
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An official welcome from some KNP residents to all the day visitors returning to the bush after a long lockdown!
The same pride that was photographed near Orpen at beginning of lockdown, are back again this evening.
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Day 22 (17 April) of
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in Skukuza camp was clean & fresh after the welcome rain from the previous night. These pics taken from the camp of hippo mom and calf in the Sabie River, which was quite full. I could almost hear the mom saying "stay close and you will be fine".
Today we pay a special tribute to our sky angels, the KNP Airwing team. For your relentless efforts in keeping your eye high up for conservation. May you grow from strength to strength.
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Thank you to the caring team who relieved this elephant calf of snares. Please remember that responsible tourists remain vigilant and report snares immediately to the emergency number on your entry document.
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⚠️Media alert⚠️
South African National Parks today. 25 September 2021 continued to urge visitors to be extra vigilant and to observe the speed limit in the parks after a motorist was arrested in the Kruger National Park last night for having run over a cheetah.
One of nature's greatest masterpiece! Don't we all miss the intimidation by this animal from time to time as we safely escape their great presence with adrenaline still sky high?!
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Rescue of seven month old female rhino calf by SANParks Vets, Rangers and Airwing this evening. The calf was apparently abandoned by the mother.
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African Wild Dogs spotted this morning along the Pretoriuskop road. Lycaon pictus (scientific name) – which translates directly as painted wolf and reflects their mottled caramel and brown fur, is an endangered species.
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Warning! Never ignore group of impalas or you shall miss this beauty! Im a happy man💓💓💓 - shared Kruger Fan-atic Maitseo Matlou on our Facebook group.
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Caught. In. The. Act. !
These two are playing with the water inlet pipe at Punda Maria water hole! For all the world to see.
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Three suspected rhino poachers were arrested during an early morning anti-poaching operation at Lower Sabie today. A heavy calibre firearm, ammo, and equipment were recovered during the incident. The arrest by Rangers was supported by rapid reaction of the K9 Unit and Air Wing.
UPDATE: The two suspected poachers who were earlier chased down by the aircraft have been arrested.
The incident occurred earlier today where one of our pilots got injured during the chase with the suspects. The mission was clearly not in vain.
More details to follow.