Kruger National Park - Hippos at the watering hole

Kruger National Park, South Africa

The camera in Singita is located in Kruger National Park, where the "big five" and more fascinating animals are living and hunting along the Lebombo mountains. Singita is located in the middle of the largest and well-known game reserve in South Africa, the Kruger National Park. The area offers the experience of African wildlife in its original setting and is one of the most authentic wildlife sanctuaries on the continent. The camera is located near a watering hole - it captures the wild animals like hippos and elephants in their natural environment withouth disturbing them.

Facts about: South Africa

Geographic Information

South Africa is semi-arid, with most of the country an interior plateau which stretches far north to the Sahara. The landscape ranges from savannah, wetlands, tropical forests and swamps to sand - both beach and desert. The Great Escarpment sweeps the southern and eastern region of the country. 300 km west of Durban is the kingdom of Lesotho, a separate country entirely within the political boundaries of South Africa.

Key aspects of tourism
Tourism is quite important for South Africa. Popular tourist destinations are Sun City with Pilanesberg National Park, Kruger National Park, Cape Town with Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope, the Garden Route and the sandy beaches around Durban.