KNP exceeds one million guests for the first time

HISTORY was made when visitor numbers to the Kruger National Park reached and exceeded one million for a year for the first time ever this month. The park says the million mark was reached on March 8, 2003 and tourism authorities predict that the number will increase to 1 040 000 by the end of March. This represents an increase of 11,4% over the previous year. There are 4 263 beds administered by SANParks and 150 beds administered by concession operators in the Kruger National Park. (Miguel de Sousa)