Kruger National Park History ( Seventh Decade 1958 - 1967

1958 - Koedoe Tells The Story
The National Parks Board launched its scientific journal, Koedoe, where research conducted in or important to national parks was published.

1960s - Mosquito Gauze
Mosquito gauze was installed in huts throughout the Park during the 1960s.

1960 - White Rhinos Return
The first white rhino reintroduced to Kruger from Natal. In total 330 were introduced over a 12 year period. Their numbers have grown to about 7,000 in 2007 which is the largest white rhino population in the world.

1961 - Foot-And-Mouth
A fence was erected on the Park’s western and southern borders to prevent animals leaving and so spreading foot-and-mouth disease amongst cattle.

1960s - Liquor
Liquor became available to tourists at restaurants and shops during the 1960s.

1967 - Counting The Elephants
This first complete elephant survey was done and 6,600 elephant were counted. This was a very rapid increase considering only 10 elephants were seen in 1905. In order to limit excessively negative impacts on the environment, an annual culling program was initiated.