The Prime Origins guide to exploring Kruger: Your key to unlocking Africa's wildlife treasure

by Brett Hilton-Barber

Road by road, camp by camp, Exploring Kruger traverses the length and breadth of the Kruger National Park to give you a fascinating and entertaining insight. Into this world-famous wildlife destination. Easy to read and richly illustrated, this personallsed guide by Brett Hilton-Barber and Professor Lee R Berger combines scientific research and campfire anecdotes. With over 400 images by leading wildlife photographers Nigel Dennis, Albert Froneman and Michael Poliza, and over 100 exclusive animal illustrations by artist Chip Snaddon, Exploring Kruger Is essential reading for any lover of the African bush. It Detailed maps Animals and their behavior Where to see the game Ranger tales Spotting tips Origins of Kruger place names Kruger by night African bush-lore Ancient Kruger

148 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Connie G · Rating 3 out of 5]

I spent some time as an armchair traveler to Kruger, a huge wildlife sanctuary in northeastern South Africa. People come to Kruger for the wildlife sightings, the beautiful scenery, photography, birding, and to study botany. There is also ancient rock art made by San hunter-gatherers which can be seen on special tours. Africa gave birth to humanity itself, and Kruger has items of archeological interest in areas that were occupied by humans as far back as the early Stone Age. Geology plays an important role in determining what kind of wildlife will thrive in various areas since underlying balsalt, which retains water, leads to the growth of good, sweet grass.

My favorite parts of the book were the inserts with photographs of the wild game with interesting comments about the various species. Kruger is a wonderful place to go on safari armed with a camera.