Getaway Guide to the Kruger National Park

The Getaway Guide to the Kruger National Park offers insights into wildlife, historical sites, geological processes and conservation in Kruger.
Ewart-Smith, Cameron
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Title: Getaway Guide to the Kruger National Park
Author: Cameron Ewart-Smith
Type: Regional Travel Guide
Imprint: Sunbird Publishers
Publisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers
3rd edition. Johannesburg, South Africa 2009
ISBN 9781920289089 / ISBN 978-1-920289-08-9
Softcover, 15x21 cm, 224 pages, 120 colour photos and maps

Description:

Regular visitors will benefit from Getaway Guide to the Kruger National Park through detailed route descriptions and the most up-to-date information about this changing trans-frontier park, which offers insights into wildlife, historical sites, geological processes and conservation. If this is your first visit to Kruger National Park you will gain invaluable information on where to stay, what facilities are offered, which routes to drive and, generally, how to gain more from the precious time you have available in one of world's premier wildlife reserves.

Features:

• Completely updated by staff in the park
• Over 2 500 km of roads and tracks
• Gate times and rest camp facilities
• 25 detailed maps and 14 rest camp plans
• Detailed descriptions of more than 60 game drives
• Game-watching tips for the best wildlife sightings
• Includes private concessions and lodges
• How to plan your trip: everything you need to know
• Where to stay: detailed rest camp descriptions with maps
• What to see: animals, birds, reptiles, trees
• What to do: sleepover hides, guided walking trails, 4x4 adventure trails
• Tips on making your stay more rewarding

Features: Getaway Guide to the Kruger National Park

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
INTRODUCTION
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Making a booking
Where to stay
Planning your itinerary
What to pack
There and away
When to go
ON ARRIVAL
At the gate
In camp
Shopping
Eating out
Bush braais and breakfasts
Health and safety
Cellphones
OUT AND ABOUT
Driving etiquette
Watching animals
Game drives with kids
WHERE TO STAY
The Southern Region + map
4 CROCODILE BRIDGE COMPLEX
5 BIYAMITI BUSH CAMP
6 MALELANE SATELLITE CAMP
7 BERG-EN-DAL REST CAMP
8 PRETORIUSKOP REST CAMP
9 LOWER SABIE REST CAMP
10 SKUKUZA REST CAMP
The Central Region + map
11 ORPEN COMPLEX, INCL MAROELA AND TAMBOTI
12 SATARA
13 TALAMATI BUSH CAMP
14 ROODEWAL SATELLITE LODGE
15 OLIFANTS REST CAMP
16 BALULE RUSTIC CAMP
17 LETABA REST CAMP
18 SHIMUWINI BUSHVELD CAMP
19 BOULDERS CAMP
The Northern Region + map
20 MOPANI REST CAMP
21 BATELEUR BUSH CAMP
22 SHINGWEDZI REST CAMP
23 SIRHENI BUSH CAMP
24 PUNDA MARIA REST CAMP
25 PRIVATE CONCESSIONS AND LODGES
26 WHAT TO DO
Sleepover hides
The walking trails
The 4x4 routes
Day visitors and park entrance gates
WHAT MAKES KRUGER TICK?
27 THE LIE OFTHE LAND
Geology
Climate
Kruger's ecosystem
UNDERSTANDING THE PAST
History
CREATURES
Mammals
Birds
Reptiles
KRUGER AT A GLANCE
Distance charts
Accommodation in brief
Gate facilities
Gate times and park rules
Useful contacts
Recommended reading
INDEX
GENERAL KRUGER NATIONAL PARK MAP
REGIONAL MAPS
The Southern Region
The Central Region
The Northern Region

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