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Maximising Your Guided Game Drive Experience in Kruger National Park

Needles Lodge offers full-day game drives in Kruger National Park, optimizing wildlife sightings with early starts, late returns, and breaks during peak animal activity. With expert guides, these drives transform a safari into an unforgettable, immersive adventure.

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The Benefits of Choosing Marloth Park Over Other Safari Destinations

Posted by Denis on Tue August 13, 2024 in Marloth Park, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, and Needles Lodge.

Marloth Park, near Kruger National Park, offers a tranquil and intimate safari experience with direct wildlife encounters, affordability, and a strong conservation focus. Its proximity to Kruger allows for easy day trips, while Marloth itself provides unique activities and a peaceful retreat, making it an ideal choice for an authentic African safari.

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The Elusive Roan Antelope: 10 Fascinating Facts

The roan antelope, found in Kruger National Park, is known for its striking appearance and backward-curving horns. Preferring open grasslands, they live in small herds and rely on water sources.

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The African Leopard-A Silent Whisper of the Wild

Posted on Thu February 22, 2024.


In the heart of Africa, the enigmatic African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) reigns supreme, a solitary beacon of the wilderness's untamed beauty. At Needles Lodge, we offer an unparalleled safari adventure, inviting you to witness this majestic creature in its natural habitat. Embrace the opportunity to explore the leopard's realm, where solitude meets resilience, and every encounter reveals the depth of Africa's wild spirit. Join us at Needles Lodge for a journey into the wilderness, where the leopard's tale of survival and splendor unfolds with each step into the vast, vibrant landscape.

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Nighttime Wildlife in Kruger: Exploring the Nocturnal World

Posted by Denis on Tue December 12, 2023 in African Wildlife.

Kruger National Park transforms into a mysterious nocturnal world at twilight, revealing its captivating nocturnal creatures, each uniquely adapted to the dark. The elusive leopard, the independent African wildcat, the acrobatic bush baby, the stealthy spotted hyena, and the enigmatic civet are just some of the fascinating species that embody the vibrancy and diversity of Kruger's nightlife. This nocturnal safari offers a unique experience to wildlife enthusiasts, promising an unforgettable adventure into the heart of South Africa's nocturnal beauty with Needles Lodge.

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