Skukuza Live Wildlife Camera – Kruger Park

Skukuza is the largest rest camp in Kruger National Park and the administrative heart of the park, set on the southern bank of the Sabie River in Mpumalanga. This camera watches a waterhole near the camp, where game comes to drink in the dry months.

What to see

• Elephants, buffalo and rhino at the water
• Impala, kudu, waterbuck and warthog
• Lions and leopards passing through the bush
• A huge variety of birds, from kingfishers to vultures

The camp has shops, restaurants, a fuel station, a golf course, a museum and an airport with flights to Johannesburg and Cape Town. It is a good base for self-drive safaris on the surrounding roads, and guided night drives and walks can be booked at reception. The Sabie and Sand rivers are nearby, both good for wildlife.

Plan your visit

• Fly to Skukuza or drive from Johannesburg (about 5 hours)
• Book accommodation in the park well ahead
• Visit in the dry winter (May–September) for better sightings
• Take malaria precautions and stay in your vehicle outside camp

Kruger is a malarial area, and gates open at sunrise and close at sunset. Summer is hot and green with excellent birding, while winter is dry, cool at night and best for game viewing.