A comprehensive guide to South Africa's Central Lowveld region, encompassing the Kruger National Park and the Blyde River Canyon: things to see and do, social and ecological histories of the region, and an outline of its importance as a UN-designated Biosphere where critical competition exists between the imperatives of human survival and the environment.
The largest African elephants in the world, along with rhino, buffalo, leopard, hippo and antelope species in a 190 sq.mi. park on the South Africa / Mozambique border. Excellent birding opportunities and scuba diving on the nearby Tongoland reefs.
A feast of birds, animals, flora and fauna. The Kruger National park is the perfect place for fun and adventure. Enjoy immense biodiversity and the Big 5 too.
The world's largest: mining company - BHB Billiton, diamond company - De Beers, platinum producer - Anglo American Platinum... each has South African origins.
