Wild Dogs of the         Kruger National Park

Wild Dog running on H14 road with the pack, image taken on self-drive in the Phalaborwa area in the Kruger National ParkWild Dog running on the H14 in the Phalaborwa area
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Here is a gallery of some of the African wild dog photographs that we, the authors of the Photographer's Guide to the Greater Kruger National Park, have captured on our many visits to the world-famous Kruger National Park. 

African wild dogs are one of the 'super-seven' animals, which includes cheetahs and the big-five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos & buffaloes). They are also know as painted wolves or Cape hunting dogs.

Wild Dogs on an Impala kill on the Ngobeni Short Loop off the H14 near Phalaborwa in the Kruger National ParkWild Dogs on an Impala kill on the Ngobeni Short Loop
Wild Dogs, image taken from the Olifants High Level Bridge on the H1-4 near Olifants Camp in the Kruger National ParkWild Dogs taken from the Olifants High Level Bridge on the H1-4
Wild Dog image taken in the Orpen area in the Kruger National ParkWild Dog image taken in the Orpen area
Wild Dog with Impala leg in its mouth, image taken on the S114 near Skukuza in the Kruger National ParkWild Dog with Impala leg in its mouth on the S114 near Skukuza
Wild Dogs and Buffalo at Welverdiend waterhole on the S126 near Satara in the Kruger National ParkWild Dogs and Buffalo at Welverdiend waterhole on the S126

If you struggle to find and photograph African wild dogs on your Kruger safaris you're not alone, as these are one of the  most difficult predators to locate!

We have been visiting the Kruger Park for more than twenty years and in the beginning we used to struggle to find wild dogs, but after spending over 500 days in the park we and our co-author, Trevor Barnett, have had just over 80 wild dog sightings on self-drive safaris. In this eBook we provide all our tips on how to find these rare predators and then how best to photograph them. 

Should you wish to get the eBook, click on the book cover above, then click 'Add to Cart' where you'll see a button called 'Add Promo Code'. Click on it then add the word K2K and the 33% discount will be automatically applied. This code is valid until the end of the month, so don't delay!

"Planning a Kruger trip? A new guide by pro photographers holds the key to good pictures. 

Learn from the folks who spent 517 days in the park and make your photos sing!" 

- Romi Boom, Editor of Wildcard Magazine, South Africa

Wild Dog walking on the S114 with Impala head in its mouth, image taken on a self-drive near Skukuza in the Kruger National ParkWild Dog walking on the S114 with Impala head in its mouth taken near Skukuza
Wild Dogs and Croc on the Ngobeni Short Loop off the H14 near Phalaborwa in the Kruger National ParkWild Dogs and Croc on the Ngobeni Short Loop off the H14
Wild Dog on Ngobeni Long Loop off the H14 near Phalaborwa in the Kruger National ParkWild Dog on Ngobeni Long Loop off the H14 near Phalaborwa
Wild Dog walking up the S3 near Pretoriuskop Camp in the Kruger National ParkWild Dog walking up the S3 near Pretoriuskop Camp
Wild Dog and Elephant at the N'waswitshaka waterhole on the S65 Near Skukuza in the Kruger National ParkWild Dog and Elephant at the N'waswitshaka waterhole on the S65
Wild Dogs chasing Buffalo at Ngobeni Short Loop in the Phalaborwa area in the Kruger National ParkWild Dogs chasing Buffalo at Ngobeni Short Loop

The majority of these African wild dog photographs were captured on self-drive safaris, on normal tourist roads, when we were on our vacations, which are anything from a few days over a long weekend, to annual holidays of 14-17 days duration.

Should you wish to get the eBook, click on the book cover above, then click 'Add to Cart' where you'll see a button called 'Add Promo Code' - click on it then add the word K2K and the 33% discount will be automatically applied. This code is valid until the end of the month, so don't delay!

"...the majority of images are really impressive, each chosen for a practical reason, sometimes annotated to stress a point.

The authors clearly know what they are doing. For decades they have mapped their sightings, and in explaining how they achieved their images, they’re sharing invaluable tips on understanding wildlife behavior, reading the signs and getting yourself in the best position for the shot. 
There is a phenomenal wealth of information here; real substance."

- Craig Rix, Editor,Travel Africa Magazine, UK

Wild Dog crossing the Olifants River on the S91 near Olifants camp in the Kruger National ParkWild Dog crossing the Olifants River on the S91
Wild Dogs at Ngobeni Long Loop, image taken on self-drive in the Phalaborwa area in the Kruger National ParkWild Dogs at Ngobeni Long Loop in the Phalaborwa area
Wild Dogs at Ngobeni Short Loop off the H14 near Phalaborwa in the Kruger National ParkWild Dogs at Ngobeni Short Loop off the H14
Mario photographing Wild Dog on a guided Safari at Idube Lodge in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger National ParkMario photographing Wild Dog on a guided Safari at Idube Lodge in the Sabi Sands
Wild Dogs trying to cross the Olifants River, image taken on the S91 near Olifants Camp in the Kruger National ParkWild Dogs trying to cross the Olifants River on the S91 near Olifants Camp
Wild Dogs crossing the H13-1 near Punda Maria in the Kruger National ParkWild Dogs crossing the H13-1 near Punda Maria

Should you wish to get the Kruger eBook, click on the above book cover, then click 'Add to Cart' where you'll see a button called 'Add Promo Code'. Click on it then add the word K2K and the 33% discount will be automatically applied. This code is valid until the end of the month, so don't delay!

"This is an indispensable guide to getting the best out of Kruger, camera in hand or not!”

Caroline Webb, Associate Editor, Getaway Magazine, South Africa

Wild Dogs interacting on the side of the road in the Satara area in the Kruger National ParkWild Dogs interacting on the side of the road in the Satara area
Wild Dogs on a kill on the S91 near the Olifants River in the Kruger National ParkWild Dogs killing an Impala on the S91 near the Olifants River
Wild Dogs drinking at the Orpen Camp waterhole on the H7 outside Orpen camp in the Kruger National ParkWild Dogs drinking at the Orpen Camp waterhole on the H7
Wild Dogs walking on the H14 near the Phalaborwa area in the Kruger National ParkWild Dogs walking on the H14 near the Phalaborwa area

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