The Platform
Discover The Platform, an inviting safari lodge nestled within South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park, part of
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The Platform in Kruger National Park
camp
Nearest Airport
Letaba Rest Camp Airstrip
Nearest International Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
930
Total Species
48
Mammals
208
Birds
Most Observed Species
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 31.1° | 31° | 30.7° | 29.2° | 27.3° | 25.3° | 25.3° | 27.6° | 29.9° | 30.2° | 32.3° | 31.8° |
| Low | 21.3° | 21.3° | 20.2° | 17.8° | 15° | 12.5° | 11.8° | 13.6° | 16.1° | 18° | 20.1° | 21.4° |
| Rain | 123 | 122 | 37 | 37 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 38 | 52 | 116 |
| Humidity | 68% | 69% | 66% | 66% | 66% | 61% | 58% | 55% | 54% | 59% | 59% | 66% |
Manyeleti Game Reserve
Bordering Kruger, Sabi Sand, and Timbavati, Manyeleti offers a more secluded and authentic safari experience with excellent Big Five viewing. It's a community-owned reserve providing a less crowded alternative to its famous neighbors.
Mapungubwe National Park
Mapungubwe National Park is a national park in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. It forms part of the UNESCO Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape and the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area, abutting on the border with Botswana and Zimbabwe. It contains the historical site of Mapungubwe Hill, which was the site of a community dating back to the Iron Age and the capital of the Kingdom of Mapungubwe.
Sabi Game Park
Adjacent to Kruger National Park with unfenced borders, Sabi Sand is famous for its luxurious private lodges and unparalleled leopard sightings. It offers exclusive game drives, often off-road, providing intimate encounters with the Big Five and a host of other wildlife.
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Sharing an unfenced border with Kruger National Park, Timbavati is famous for its rare white lions and offers exceptional Big Five viewing. Its private lodges provide intimate and exclusive safari experiences, often with off-road tracking.
Health & Travel Info
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