Kruger National Park

Posted by Ryan and Michelle on Fri March 1, 2024.

Mackers is a mere 24 kms from the Phabeni Gate entrance to the Kruger National Park.
For day visits into the Park, Mackers is an ideal place to stay.

The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, SANParks - Kruger National Park is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.

Truly the flagship of the South African national parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians - , 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals.

 

Further Reading

Panorama Route - God's Window Fri March 1, 2024

God's Window is truly an area of breathtaking scenic splendour. It is no wonder that Mpumalanga is known as Paradise Country.

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Panorama Route - The Pinnacle and Three Rondawels Fri March 1, 2024

Mackers are fortunate to be located in one of South Africa's most beautiful regions. Further along the Panorama Route are more natural wonders to see.

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Panorama Route - Bourkes Luck Potholes Sun June 7, 2015

Well worth a day trip, meander along from Mackers, via Sabie and Graskop - 35kms north of Graskop are the Potholes. Follow the R532. This is an extremely well presented attraction that is well worth a lengthy stop. There are nice picnic areas and the walk around the potholes is excellent - this is one of the world's largest canyons. Be sure to take your hiking shoes.

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