Kruger National Park History ( Eighth Decade 1968 - 1977)

1969 - Relocation
The Makuleke community in the Pafuri area were the last people to be relocated out of the park.

1970s - Engelhard Dam Constructed
The Engelhard Dam, funded by the well-known industrialist Charles Engelhard, was constructed.

1970-80 - Water
This era was characterised by a big “water for game” drive that led to the construction of many artificial waterholes.

1976 - Eastern Boundary Fence Built
The eastern boundary of the Kruger NP with Mozambique was fenced and the park became a virtual “island” which necessitated certain management interventions to compensate for the restrictions posed by the fence.

1977 - Cyclone Emily
The northern areas of the Park were struck by a cyclone.