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Some of Nhongo Safaris Fleet of Open Safari Vehicles

The photo shows some of our fleet of Open Safari Vehicles used while on safari in the Kruger National and Hwange National Parks. These ve...

Thursday 10 September 2009

Kruger National Park History ( Second Decade 1908 - 1917)

1912 - First Borehole
The first borehole was sunk at Skukuza.

1912 - Sabie River Bridge
Part of the old Selati railway line and bridge over the Sabie River, can still be seen at Skukuza.

1913 - Telephone Communication
A telephone line was established between Skukuza and Komatipoort, this was considered a huge step forward.

1914 – More Land
The area between the Olifants and Letaba rivers was added to the Shingwedzi Game Reserve.

1916 - Transvaal Game Reserve
Shingwedzi and Sabie Game Reserves were consolidated under Stevenson-Hamilton.

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