Humans in the Kruger National Park – Part 3
In 1902 Major James Stevenson-Hamilton was appointed the first head ranger of the reserve and wasted no time in recruiting a competent individual to assist in the necessary conservation work. This lead him to employ Harry Wolhuter as ranger who filled the position for the next 44 years!
Summer lovin’, had me a blast!
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Humans in the Kruger National Park – Part 2
In last month’s blog I gave an introductory overview of the people that have played a notable role in the story of the Kruger National Park.
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Humans in the Kruger National Park – Part 1
The biodiversity the Park offers is impressive and the innumerable animal and plant species that call Kruger their home have attracted nature lovers for over 100 years. But there’s another kind of history that shouldn’t be overlooked, and that is the fascinating history of the humans that have over time associated themselves with the area we now know as the Kruger National Park.
10 Interesting Kruger facts
The Kruger National Park is a national icon, and perhaps our greatest tourist attraction. And boy is it a fascinating and wonderous place!
Trickery and deception in the Kruger National Park
On the surface of things, the Kruger National Park is a peaceful and serene getaway. Granted, every now and then a scavenging hyaena will raid your dustbin or an errant elephant will block your path with an uprooted tree, but otherwise, superficially the Kruger is a simple, uncomplicated ecosystem, isn’t it? Actually, it’s not.
Kids in the Kruger
The Kruger is a fun place for the whole family to experience and enjoy. Here are just a few reasons why small children should also experience this wonderful destination…
Impala – Dark horses of the Kruger
The leadwood is my favourite tree. If it were a human, he would be the wise old man; time-hardened, weathered and gnarled, but ineffably strong and hardy.
Experience the KNP to the fullest
The winter season here in Kruger is the period when the temperatures drop, a high-pressure cell settles in and blue skies cover the bush on a near-daily basis.
