Summer 2023-2024

Kruger Magazine

A celebration of Africa’s GREATER KRUGER!

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Welcome To The Summer 2023 Issue Of
As summer unfolds, it brings a sense of relaxation for many, with travel often a part of the vacation agenda. In the Kruger National Park (KNP) and its surrounding towns, we witness the fruits of a year’s preparation to welcome international visitors
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Kruger National Park
Is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. It covers an area of nearly two million hectares (20 000km²) in the province of Limpopo and Mpumalanga in the north-east of South Africa. IIt extends 360km from north to south and 65km from east to west.
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Publisher: Pat Botha Editor: Quintus Strauss PRODUCTION TEAM Erika Alberts Meldt van der Spuy Aletta Pretorius-Thiart Ronelle Oosthuizen Martin Botha Tanya Lacey GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jo Skelton EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Pat Botha Quintus Strauss Martin Lace
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From The Publisher's Pen
As 2023 swiftly approaches its conclusion, the inclination to momentarily slow down is only natural. At this juncture in our publication cycle, our eyes are already set on the future, with plans and travels outlined for the upcoming issues. Embracing
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Retreat To Elephant Walk
The Elephant Walk Retreat is situated on the banks of the Crocodile River, just a stone’s throw from the Crocodile Bridge Gate, the most southern entrance of the Kruger National Park. The Elephant Walk land is a family heritage dating back to the ear
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My First Visit To Greater Kruger
In 1980, my wife, Jill, and I were fortunate enough to have received a great honeymoon gift from our folks. It was a two-week, fully paid travel trip that included a few days close to the Kruger National Park. We started our trip off travelling from
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Bliss AT BOULDERS
One of the Kruger National Park’s most secluded camps is Boulders Bush Lodge, located about 25km from Mopani Rest Camp. It was built within a rocky outcrop formation and these boulders form the backdrop of the lodge, which is a favourite amongst visi
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JACANAS - Walking On Water
The jacanas (sometimes also referred to as lily trotters) are a distinctive group of tropical waders in the family Jacanidae. Worldwide, there are eight species of jacana from six genera. Two are endemic to Africa, while the other six are to be found
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RHINO DEHORNING - To Save A Species
Our radio crackles to life: “Located a crash of three.” The helicopter starts up and sets off in the direction of the fixed-wing plane, which, after having flown grids for the last hour, has located some rhino. As the helicopter takes off, so does th
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A Band Of Mongooses!
Mongooses are a diverse group of small terrestrial, carnivorous mammals belonging to the family Herpestidae. This family is currently split into two subfamilies, the Herpestinae and the Mungotinae. The Mungotinae comprises 11 species all native to Af
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Umbrella Thorn
Together with the baobab, the umbrella thorn, Vachellia tortilis subsp. heteracantha (formerly Acacia tortilis), can perhaps be regarded as the most well-known tree of Africa, if not by name, then by its characteristic and exceptionally wide-spreadin
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Mahlometela
Section Rangers in the Kruger National Park (KNP) are qualified in all aspects of wildlife management with special emphasis on conserving the biodiversity on his/her area of responsibility. This may entail combatting poaching activities, conducting v
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TOP 10 AMATEUR photographs
THEME SELF-DRIVE, CAMPS AND HIDES With the final Amateur Photo Competition of each year, we await the entries with anticipation, and as our entries have become so amazing, it means our amateur photographers just get better as time goes by. The old sa
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KNP HISTORY: History of Gates
- newest gateway to the South (S25,024710 E31,241345) In Issue 25 of KRUGER MAGAZINE, we featured the history of Phalaborwa Gate. In this issue we look at the history of Phabeni Gate, and other places of interest in the vicinity. Phabeni is the name
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Modern MAKALALI
At first glance the Makalali Main Lodge, a five-star lodge with modern lines, seems to not quite fit in the bush. But once you are there, it all fits perfectly. Completed in November 2017 and accommodating 60 guests in 30 rooms, the grand but beautif
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The CROCODILE RIVER
Late 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 S
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1 SUMMER 2023 WINNER - Francois Smit My Favourite Spot Is The Pretoriuskop Area
When attempting to book a last-minute weekend in the south of the Kruger, you will most likely find yourself in Pretoriuskop. This camp tends to fill up last, carrying the stigma of ‘no animals in the area’. However, our experience has contradicted t
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2 SUMMER 2023 1st RUNNER-UP - Vaughn Schlooz My favourite spot is the S102 (Mpondo Dam - Dirt Road)
The Kruger has always been a special place for me. Ever since I was a kid, my parents would take me there to see the amazing wildlife and learn about nature. I dreamed of one day bringing my own family to the Kruger and sharing this wonder with them.
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3 SUMMER 2023 2nd RUNNER-UP - Chrisunet Van Der Walt My Favourite Spot Is The H12 Bridge
When in the Kruger, there is no favourite spot; there is just peace of mind. But if I have to choose, then the H12 Bridge is definitely one of the spots where almost anything is possible. Even though it can feel quite busy at prime sightings, it stil

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