Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park

Secretarybird: The Stalking Raptor on Stilts

Posted by Denis on Tue November 18, 2025 in Safari, Kruger National Park, Birdwatching, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Needles Lodge, and African Wildlife.
Secretarybird of Kruger National Park

Discover the unique hunting style, behaviour, and habitat of the Secretarybird in Kruger and Marloth Park. Learn where to see these tall, terrestrial raptors near Needles Lodge.

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Butterflies of the Lowveld: Jewels of the Bushveld

Posted by Denis on Tue October 28, 2025 in Kruger National Park, Nature Conservation, Insects, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Needles Lodge, and African Wildlife.
Butterflies of the Lowveld

Discover the butterflies of the Lowveld — colourful, resilient, and vital to the bushveld ecosystem around Needles Lodge and Marloth Park.

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The Quiet Custodians – How Rodents Keep the Kruger Bush Balanced (and Fed)

Posted by Denis on Tue August 19, 2025 in Kruger National Park, Nature Conservation, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Needles Lodge, and African Wildlife.
The Quiet Custodians – How Rodents Keep the Kruger Bush Balanced

Discover how rodents in Kruger National Park play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance. Learn about their habits, importance, and how to spot them near Needles Lodge in Marloth Park.

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Wild Guardians: How Conservation Efforts in Kruger Safeguard the Future of Africa’s Wildlife

Posted by Denis on Thu June 19, 2025 in Kruger National Park, Marloth Park, Nature Conservation, and Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park.
White Rhinos in Kruger Park

Explore how Kruger National Park protects endangered species and how guests at Needles Lodge in Marloth Park can participate in real conservation efforts.

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The Spotted Eagle-Owl: Silent Sentinel of the South African Night

Posted by Denis on Mon May 26, 2025 in Nightlife, Marloth Park, Nature Conservation, Birdwatching, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, and Needles Lodge.
Spotted Eagle Owl

Discover the elusive Spotted Eagle-Owl near Needles Lodge in Marloth Park. Learn where and how to spot this majestic nocturnal bird on your next Kruger safari.

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