Spring 2018

Kruger Magazine

A celebration of Africa’s GREATER KRUGER!

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SETTING the SCENE
Spring is here, and that means that nature returns to life in the Greater Kruger with surprising and exquisite abundance – acacia trees bloom, cuckoos and bee-eaters visit, and impala start to drop their young in increasing numbers. If you’ve been re
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From The Publisher’s Pen
How amazing is springtime – waiting for the summer rains to start, watching Mother Nature transform herself in beautiful colours, and looking forward to seeing our migrant birds return. There is magic in the air, and talking about magic, have a look
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Favourite Spots
I enjoy picking up a Kruger map, scanning thousands and thousands of photos, revisiting those special memories and looking for that one favourite spot. Having a Crocodile Bridge koeksister at Gezantfombi Dam, watching a grey heron coming in for a l
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Skukuza Local Bakers
Business success stories are always heart-warming – but none more so than the story of the rise of the Skukuza Local Bakers in THE PARK’s SHOP. Ten young women started the small business in September 2016 when THE PARK’s SHOP was looking at ways to e
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Wild Shots Outreach
How are we ever going to save Africa’s wildlife if the conservationists of tomorrow have never seen their wildlife, and never experienced or connected with wild animals and wild places? It is dismaying to realise that most young South Africans livin
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Feedback On Our Third DESERVING PROJECT
We think all will agree that this was a most informative and interesting project – and how blessed we are to be able to contribute to the truly deserving project we featured in Issue 3 of KRUGER MAGAZINE. We believe The Black Rhino Guardian Programme
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My First Visit To Greater Kruger
Remembering good times is awesome, but remembering that first time you did something amazing in your life is precious, and a good way to start any conversation. It is also a way of connecting with people, for enjoyable ‘first times’ are normally shar
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Precious PUNDA
Punda Maria Rest Camp is the northernmost main camp of the Kruger National Park – and is normally either a last or a first stop for many travelling through the park. It is situated about 8km from the Punda Maria Gate, and the nearest town, Makhado (L
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Game Drives
The area surrounding Punda is rich in animal life, including elephants, buffalo, giraffe, impala, zebra and a variety of antelope, as well as eland and tsessebe. Because the area is rocky, it is favourable for spotting leopard. The Mahonie Loop that
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GIRAFFES A Tall Story?
« Dr Ian John Whyte is an independent environmental consultant who retired from SANParks in 2007. He was previously engaged in full-time wildlife research in Kruger National Park from 1970-2007. At the time of retirement, he was responsible for the c
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VULTURES High-flying Sleuths
« Dr Ian John Whyte is an independent environmental consultant who retired from SANParks in 2007. He was previously engaged in full-time wildlife research in Kruger National Park from 1970-2007. At the time of retirement, he was responsible for the c
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Savanna VULTURE Project
The Greater Kruger National Park is home to breeding populations of five vulture species, which makes it the perfect place for studying and monitoring these birds. These vultures are all either endangered (lappet-faced vulture Torgos tracheliotus and
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Mahlometela
« Ralf Kalwa is Ecological Consultant at Malelane, a position he has held since December 2001. He established Rhengu Environmental Services in the Malelane area and is trails leader for the Lebombo Eco Trail. Prior to holding this position, Kalwa was
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SAUSAGE TREE – The Miracle Tree
« Nick Zambatis the former Manager: Biodiversity Conservation in Conservation Management: Kruger National Park. He retired in 2016. His first job in Kruger was as a research technician based at Skukuza, which he started in 1987. “The transfer from Pr
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YOUR SENSES Our Command
This five-star (awaiting six stars) accommodation features all the luxury comforts one would expect and also a few extras. Upon arrival you’ll be greeted with warm hospitality by our friendly receptionist, Elizabeth da Silva. You’ll be escorted to on
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The Story Behind The Winning Photograph
My wife and I were on a day trip up to the north of the KNP – our favourite area as it has interesting birds, good scenery, reasonable game and fewer people and cars. It’s always a privilege to see anything, given the fine line that exists between se
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Enhancing & Cropping | Photos By Roger De La Harpe
« Roger de la Harpe is a freelance photographer based in South Africa. He has long had a passion for conservation, natural history, wild places and indigenous cultures and has plied his trade in various regions of the African continent for 25 years.
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KNP HISTORY: The Maturing Years
« Joep Stevens is a keen historian who was introduced to the Kruger National Park by his parents in 1966. This ignited his interest in and passion for the Park. In Issue 4 of KRUGER MAGAZINE, we looked at the developmental years of Kruger National
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Timeless MJEJANE
Of historical significance is that Mjejane Game Reserve has a private low-level bridge that provides Mjejane land owners with direct access into KNP – there is no other property adjoining Kruger with a facility such as this. The bridge was built in 2
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The Magnificient Sable Antelope
« Salomon Joubert (Dr SCJ Joubert) started his conservation career in 1964 as a postgraduate student in the Sabi Sand Wildtuin, and was appointed to the Kruger National Park as Junior Ranger at the end of 1964, stationed at the remote Klipkoppies Sec
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Masters Of Camouflage
« Donald Strydom runs the Kinyonga Reptile Centre, formerly known as Swadini Reptile Park, which was founded in 1984. He has been involved in the filming of approximately 50 documentaries and has worked with Sir David Attenborough. Through the Kinyon
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SANParks Honorary Rangers
The SANParks Honorary Rangers is recognised by SANParks as its official volunteer organisation and trusted channel for fundraising and public support. Its members share a passion for conservation and give freely of their time and energy to provide se
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Shikondo Tales
It is so that stories, from generation to generation, are mostly told around a crackling campfire. And it is also true that it is these stories that trickle down through generations and become the original teller’s legacy. One such legend was Shikond

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