New in the app store, download Mapstudio’s ParkSpotter Africa app before heading to your favourite national park.
There are plenty of wildlife apps out there, but this one has thoughtful features which benefit the user and can be used without internet connection. I had the pleasure of testing the ParkSpotter app in Pafuri, the northern part of the Kruger National Park and found it quite brilliant.
Get the lowdown from this short video.
I snapped pics of the elephant and nyala I’d seen, ticked them off my check list, logged the exact spot I’d seen them and used the maps to explore the park’s secondary roads. Over lunch in Punda Maria, I then reviewed the animals and birds I’d seen while reading up some interesting info on said species. I was surprised to see it worked without any internet in the deep bush and shared my memories when I got home. All in all, it’s pretty cool.
ParkSpotter features
Where to Stay
Updated camp contact details, facilities and accommodation options, high-quality images & and even gate times.
Find accommodation options
What to see
Packed with current details and background info on the best historical sites, viewing sites, water-holes and picnic sites you’ll want to visit.
Animal species
Info and facts on park wildlife, from scientific names to size, habitat, appearance, interesting facts, status, spoor prints and quality photos for easy identification.
You can use the app to log animal sightings
Flower and tree species
Fascinating facts and info on park flora, including common and scientific names, size, habitat, appearance, interesting facts, status and quality photos for easy identification.
Find interesting titbits on the animal kingdom
Tag and release
Tag your own wildlife sightings and release them to the world via social media. Edit, manage and collate your personal sightings listings.
Trusted mapping
All content and mapping has been carefully compiled, researched and packaged by MapStudio. Content and mapping is downloaded to your device and then stored onboard and you have information access even when your device isn’t connected to the internet.
ParkSpotter features accurate maps logged and researched by the MapStudio team
At the moment it’s only available for Kruger north and south, Etosha, Kgalgadi and Addo, but Mapstudio is working to keep the list updated and promise to keep adding parks.
Pay per park and download only the parks you need.
