A new entrance gate in the Giyani area, a futuristic tourism centre at the entrance to the Park at Phalaborwa Gate, a new tented camp at Punda Maria and numerous other developments form part of the Kruger park’s 5 year development plan which was compiled recently.

Several new picnic spots, a cultural village at Masorini and new bird hides and ablution facilities at several hides, are all on the agenda for the short term.

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Although some developments at Bergendal, Lower Sabie and other parts in the Southern region of the Kruger Park are also planned, the focus is clearly on the northern part.

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For years now , visitors, tourists and other role players all agreed that the southern part of Kruger was over developed and commercialized while the northern part was under developed and really offered more for discerning tourists.

Clearly management agrees and the focus for future development is predominantly north.

*A full report on all these projects will be published in next week’s Herald.