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Fair Game: A Hidden History of the Kruger National Park
Fair Game tells the story of the Kruger's hidden history and heritage, from its establishment as the Sabi Reserve in 1898 to its eventual declaration as a national park, and beyond. It’s an engrossing tale filled with stubborn personalities, twists of fate, unlikely heroes, greedy villains and (luckily) a very happy ending. So, prepare yourself for a grand historical safari as we recount the little-known tale of an unwanted wasteland that grew into the one of the greatest game reserves in the world.
The Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned wildlife sanctuary and one of South Africa’s top tourist attractions. However, this wasn’t always the case. For the first 30 years of the park’s existence, it was very unpopular and many people downright hated the idea of a reserve dedicated to the preservation of animals (‘But what’s the point of looking at the things?’, one critic decried). In fact, without the dedication and fortitude of a handful of champions, the park would likely have been abandoned, diluted or deproclaimed altogether.
Also a comprehensive planning guide and custom maps to help you make the most of your visit to the Kruger National Park.
The Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned wildlife sanctuary and one of South Africa’s top tourist attractions. However, this wasn’t always the case. For the first 30 years of the park’s existence, it was very unpopular and many people downright hated the idea of a reserve dedicated to the preservation of animals (‘But what’s the point of looking at the things?’, one critic decried). In fact, without the dedication and fortitude of a handful of champions, the park would likely have been abandoned, diluted or deproclaimed altogether.
Also a comprehensive planning guide and custom maps to help you make the most of your visit to the Kruger National Park.
219 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 3, 2017
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David Fleminger
14 books4 followersDavid Fleminger is a writer, director, photographer and professional smartarse. As such, he is lazy, ill-disciplined and nocturnal. He lives in Joburg, where he indulges his hobbies of procrastinating, watching movies, eating take-aways, and walking the dogs.
He has published nine travel books about South Africa and is going to write a novel, starting tomorrow. He also enjoys working in television, theatre and film.
In school, David was voted person most likely to recede and is indeed going prematurely grumpy. Accordingly, he has opinions on just about everything but still understands that people who think they know everything, by definition, do not.
But seriously...
Since graduating with a BA (Hons) from Wits University in 1994, David has worked in many different aspects of the media industry: as an author, script writer, director, photographer, video editor, post-production supervisor, interviewer and producer. In this time, he has written travel books; written and directed theatre shows, TV programmes and educational videos; and written /produced what seems like millions of corporate videos. David has also produced many hours of promotional material for a variety of TV channels.
David Fleminger is a born and bred Joburg native but, despite his enduring love for his hometown, David acknowledges that Joburg is an excellent place from which to take a holiday. David loves South Africa and is glad he was born an African.
He has published nine travel books about South Africa and is going to write a novel, starting tomorrow. He also enjoys working in television, theatre and film.
In school, David was voted person most likely to recede and is indeed going prematurely grumpy. Accordingly, he has opinions on just about everything but still understands that people who think they know everything, by definition, do not.
But seriously...
Since graduating with a BA (Hons) from Wits University in 1994, David has worked in many different aspects of the media industry: as an author, script writer, director, photographer, video editor, post-production supervisor, interviewer and producer. In this time, he has written travel books; written and directed theatre shows, TV programmes and educational videos; and written /produced what seems like millions of corporate videos. David has also produced many hours of promotional material for a variety of TV channels.
David Fleminger is a born and bred Joburg native but, despite his enduring love for his hometown, David acknowledges that Joburg is an excellent place from which to take a holiday. David loves South Africa and is glad he was born an African.
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November 22, 2025
Great Book, a must read before going to Kruger if you want to understand what you see beyond the animals and answer questions like:
Why does it appear to be predominantly whites only that visit in the south of the park but well mixed in the north of the park?
Why is their an abandoned railway line in the park?
Why is it called Kruger and who actually created it?
Why is it considered so political in South Africa?
What are the parks challenges?
Really lets you have informed conversations and make deeper insights when you are in the park rather than guessing, provides another layer to an fantastic place to visit.
Well written and readable throughout.
Why does it appear to be predominantly whites only that visit in the south of the park but well mixed in the north of the park?
Why is their an abandoned railway line in the park?
Why is it called Kruger and who actually created it?
Why is it considered so political in South Africa?
What are the parks challenges?
Really lets you have informed conversations and make deeper insights when you are in the park rather than guessing, provides another layer to an fantastic place to visit.
Well written and readable throughout.
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