1. The Kruger National Park
South Africa

2. History
1806 British secured possession of the Cape colony from the Dutch
The Great Trek The Boers trek north to find new lands
1883 Paul Kruger was elected president of the South African Republic. Kruger had a vision to preserve the game and set aside land for conservation.

3. Facts 1926 The Kruger National Park was established
South Africa’s largest national park
The wilderness covers 19,633 sq km
It has 16 distinct sections based on different types of vegetation
Rivers include Limpodo, Olifants,Crocodile, Sabie
Africa’s Big Five- lions rhinoceros, buffalo, leopards, elephants

4. Flights International airport – Johannesburg
Local airports – Skukuza, Hoedspruit, Nelspruit
Lodges- may have their own airstrips

5. Accommodation

6. Types of accommodation
Bungalows
Safari Tents
Guest Houses
Camping Option
Luxury Riverside Bungalows
Family Cottages and Guest Cottages

8. Skukuza Lodge
Skukuza Camp is the capital of Kruger National Park. It is the biggest camp and includes facilities such as a shop, ATM, internet cafe, restaurant, library, fuel station and more.

9. Types of safari Horse riding Walking 4 wheel drive Hot air ballooning
Air safari
Photographic

12. Summary
Why do people go to the Kruger National Park in South Africa?