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On-line version ISSN 2071-0771
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KRUGER, Martinette  and  SAAYMAN, Melville. The determinants of visitor length of stay at the Kruger National Park. Koedoe [online]. 2014, vol.56, n.2, pp.1-11. ISSN 2071-0771.

ABSTRACT This study analysed the determinants of tourists' length of stay at one of South Africa's oldest and largest national parks, the Kruger National Park. It took the different regions of this Park into account and analysed visitors to the northern and southern regions separately to distinguish the different determinants of length of stay. The results showed clear differences between the determinants of length of stay for the two regions, indicating that for a destination with the size and scope of the Kruger Park, a regional approach should be followed to improve management and encourage visitors to stay longer. CONSERVATION IMPLICATIONS: The northern and southern regions of the Kruger National Park differ significantly in terms of ecosystems, rainfall, climate and wildlife. From a tourism perspective, these regions should be managed separately taking the distinct differences of the two regions into consideration. Different variables influence visitors' length of stay in these two regions. Conservation practitioners can use the results of this study to manage visitors to these areas.

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