Mammals in Kruger National Park

Learn about the iconic mammals of the Kruger National Park, their habitats, behaviors, and how to spot them on safari.

Black Rhino

A critically endangered browser, typically seen in dense bush areas.

One of the Big Five, buffalo herds are known for their strength and unity.

Africa’s gentle giant, roaming Kruger’s landscapes in matriarchal herds.

Elusive and powerful, leopards prefer solitude and tree canopies to stay hidden.

The king of the bushveld, often seen lounging under trees or stalking prey at dusk.

The more social of the rhino species, found grazing in open savannas.