Kruger visitors that tourists do not normally see. #SALockdown 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
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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😉
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.
"Everything the light touches, is our kingdom." - Mufasa, The Lion King.
Skukuza Golf Club, this morning.
#LiveYourWild
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.
Even as the sun rises, without all our human visitors, the urge to sing the 'lion sleeps tonight' is just a whim away, a whim away, a whim away!
📸 ©️ Jean Rossouw; Skukuza Golf Club , Kruger National Park
"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. #LiveYourWild
If you have been wondering what the animals have been getting up to since the #SALockdown, watch this short video taken on the road towards the Paul Kruger Gate. 🎥 by Don English.
For #ThrowbackThursday we go back to pre #SALockdown days in the park and share a tourist's sighting of a pride of lions. #LiveYourWild #SAWillTravelAgain
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 #SALockdown .
📸Jean Rossouw Kruger National Park
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.
One of the Big 5 - white rhino. Never give location, nor date of sighting when posting on social media. #LiveYourWild
Even the animals are enjoying early Sunday morning exercise now permitted during #SALockdown. Venue of choice - Skukuza Golf Club.
Listen for the alarm call/barking of the impala in the distance as the lions walk by.
#LiveYourWild
Early morning visitors to our Orpen webcam set the mood for the weekend! Take it slow, and relax! #LiveYourWild
What a sighting! Snapped by a ranger yesterday morning between Skukuza and Lower Sabie. #LiveYourWild
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. #LiveYourWild
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, /...
Thanks to our Head Guide at Pafuri for our 'bush dose' through this capture. #LiveYourWild
As a warm winter's day comes to an end, elephants quench their thirst at a waterhole outside of Bateleur Bushveld Camp. Pre- #SALockdown #CutenessOverload #LiveYourWild
Lions patrolling Skukuza Staff Village enforcing #SALockdown 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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Relaxing on a beautiful hot spring day in Kruger National Park.
A cable snare was removed from this elephant, and it was treated by KNP vets.
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... #LiveYourWild #Lion
When your #couples goal is to just lay in the sun for a perfect photoshoot in your most natural habitat. #Lions #LiveYourWild
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. #SaluteOurRangers #LiveYourWild
This morning along the Phabeni road; from rangers in the K9 unit - including greetings from the four legged members.
#LiveYourWild
A world without leopards! Well, no one should ever have to live in such a world... #Skukuza #LiveYourWild
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. /...
Slender mongoose vs black mamba near Pretoriuskop a few minutes ago. #LiveYourWild
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. #LiveYourWild
Extraordinary capture by the Section Ranger this afternoon, just outside of Kingfisherspruit, near Orpen. #LiveYourWild
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"In a world where you can be anything, be kind." Share your drinking water with all the animals of the land. #Skukuza #LiveYourWild
Replying to
Pioneer Dam is overflowing.
#TropicalCycloneEloise
⚠️ALERT ⚠️
Crocodile Bridge gate closed due to rivers overflowing.
The definition of serenity... Smell that, feel that. It is Kruger National Park.
👋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. #LiveYourWild
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. #LiveYourWild
Elephants crossing the Letaba river. Caught on camera by the Section Ranger while doing his aerial patrol.
#LiveYourWild
#KrugerSelfies caught on our camera traps; with 💛 from the animals to all Kruger fans. Add your caption.
Day 22 (17 April) of #SALockdown 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".
Taking a weekend breakaway from the bush. Rest Camp of choice: Letaba. Will fill in the guest feedback form on Monday morning; so far camp peaceful and quiet. #LiveYourWild #SALockdown #SAWillTravelAgain
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?! #LiveYourWild
A magnificent elephant in the golden winter Mopani veld. Captured today by Kruger fan Maitseo Matlou. #LiveYourWild
Sunset this evening behind the 3rd green with elephant eating the fruit of a green thorn. Skukuza Golf Club. #LiveYourWild
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.
Thank you to the vet and ranger teams who successfully removed a snare removed from an elephant calf near Skukuza earlier.
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. #LiveYourWild
Happy World Rhino Day! You are being challenged to flood this tweet with your favorite rhino snapps. Go!
Even seen a lion climb a tree? Well Kruger fan Mark Roxburgh has! Near Crocodile Bridge, April 2018.
In a world where you can be absolutely anything you wish; be kind to your self and #LetNatureIn.
Picture taken in Skukuza down by the Sabie river.
Imagine a sundowner from this deck... #Mothernature is showing off without much effort today. #LiveYourWild #OlifantsRiver
⚠️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.
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.
#SALockdown #LiveYourWild
The flags were up. And now they are down. We are all wondering what or WHO could have happened to them. #LiveYourWild
Rescue of seven month old female rhino calf by SANParks Vets, Rangers and Airwing this evening. The calf was apparently abandoned by the mother. #LiveYourWild
Caught. In. The. Act. !
These two are playing with the water inlet pipe at Punda Maria water hole! For all the world to see. #SANParksWebcams #LiveYourWild
A treat yesterday for day visitors to the park. On s25 close to Crocodile Bridge. 📸 Kruger fan Danny Bruwer. #LiveYourWild
Remembering those who have paid the ultimate price to protect our National Parks and heritage. #WorldRangerDay
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. #LeopardCrawl #LiveYourWild
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.
EXCITEMENT : Day 1 - Level 3 self drive visitors queue outside Crocodile Bridge gate this morning.
Punda waterhole is where it is all happening this afternoon!
#LiveYourWild
The Chief Inspector assisting the green keeeper to keep the grass moist and healthy... Skukuza Golf Club #LiveYourWild
An exclusive escort for an essential worker in Kruger this evening. Skukuza area. #SALockdown #LiveYourWild
In Africa each sunset is magnificent and no two sunsets are the same. Skukuza Golf Club, last evening.
