The Kruger National Park (KNP) [1] lies in the north-east of South Africa and runs along the border of Mozambique in the east, Zimbabwe in the north, and the southern border is the Crocodile River.The park covers 20,000 square kilometers and is divided in 14 different ecozones, each supporting different wildlife.rivate Game Reserves and Lodges [edit]. Mainly located in the north east of the Mpumalanga Province and often share a border with the south-western part of the KNP. In recent years, most fences between the KNP and private game parks have been dismantled and animals can freely choose were to go.