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Talk:Krabi Province/Listings

Amphoe Muang (Krabi Town)
With its outstanding landscape, the provincial capital boasts a prominent landmark Khao Khanap Nam and verdant mangrove forests, where visitors can enjoy canoeing or exercising. They can also take a long walk in the afternoon breeze, or dine at the night bazaar. Chao Fa Pier and the bazaar on Maha Rat Road also feature authentic cuisine; rice noodles in curried fish sauce, chili paste, Southern-style fish curry, and fried chicken. Tourists can use the ferry service or hire a boat from Chao Fa Pier to various beaches and islands such as Hat Rai Le, Ao Nang and Ko Poda.

 * Khao Khanap Nam (เขาขนาบน้ำ)

These two hills, roughly 100 meters high, flank the Krabi River running between them to form a distinctive vista and the town's most prominent landmark. They are accessible within 15 minutes by long-tail boat from Chao Fa Pier. Apart from admiring these hills from the boat and visiting the local mangrove forests, Khao Khanap Nam has a beautiful cave with amazing stalagmites worth exploring. From the boat, one climbs the stairs leading up to the cave. A large number of human skeletons have been found here but are currently gone. It is theorized that they were those who came and established a home at Khanap Nam, but were cut off by an inundation of water and quickly perished. This is an ideal place for canoeing lovers because it is fringed by mangrove forests and the water is quite still.

Not far from Khao Khanap Nam is the local community of Ko Klang. This island features a museum, as well as, handicraft centre housing numerous folk tools and utensils, and souvenirs (Hua Thong boat). Tourists can enjoy the local way of life, cotton weaving, or breeding of fish in the floating baskets. It is accessible within 20 minutes by rental boats (300 Baht) from Krabi Municipal Pier situated around the Khao Khanap Nam area.

Covering the areas of Tambon Nong Thale, Tambon Sai Thai, Tambon Ao Nang and Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang, Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park has an area of 242,437 rai in which 200,849 rai is water. There are 3 distinctive kinds of forest here. Firstly, moist evergreen forests are found on the high steep mountains of Khao Hang Nak and Khao Ao Nang. Secondly, mangrove forests are found in Khlong Hang, which is within the area of the national park’s headquarters, as well as, around Khlong Yan Saba and Susan Hoi or the 40-million-year fossil shell beach (situated to the northeast). Thirdly, peat swamp forests comprise of an outstanding plant society of pure samet or cajuput forest. Numerous species of fauna include frigatebird, brahminy kite, white-bellied sea-eagle, edible-nest swiftlet, common wild pig, monkey, and langur. The national park provides accommodation of 8 houses at the rate of Baht 800 – 4,000. The best time to visit is between November – March. Major attractions include:
 * Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติหาดนพรัตน์ธารา – หมู่เกาะพีพี)

Situated 17 km from the provincial town of Krabi, Hat Noppharat Thara (Noppharat Thara Beach) is a famous 3-km long sandy beach lined with dense casuarinas. The beach, paved with tiny seashells, was formerly called Hat Khlong Haeng, which means dried canal beach, because when the tide ebbs the stream flowing from the northern mountains almost disappears. The area, hence, turns into a long beach and stretches all the way to the island of Ko Khao Pak Khlong. It is also possible at low tide to walk from the beach to various small islands within the bay. Accommodation is available; Tel. 0 7563 7200, 0 7566 1145. Alternatively, to the west of the afore-mentioned lodging, various bungalows are available at tourists’ disposal. This beach is popular among those who prefer serene and tranquil surroundings. Located 17 km from the provincial capital, within Ban Laem Pho, Susan Hoi is accessible via the same route as Hat Noppharat Thara. A road sign to this shell cemetery is visible when one reaches Ban Sai Thai. Once a large freshwater swamp, the habitat of diverse mollusks of about 2 cm in size, Su-san Hoi features a slab formed from a huge number of embedded various types of mollusks which can be dated to approximately 40 million years ago. With changes on the surface of the earth, seawater flooded the freshwater swamp and the limestone elements in the seawater enveloped the submerged mollusks resulting in a homogenous layer of fossilized mollusk shells forty centimetres thick known as Shelley Limestone. With geographical upheavals, the limestone layer is now distributed in great broken sheets of impressive magnitude on the seashore.
 * Hat Noppharat Thara (หาดนพรัตน์ธารา)
 * Su-san Hoi (Shell Cemetary) (สุสานหอย)

 * Ao Nang (อ่าวนาง)

Ao Nang Beach, is Krabi's most developed beach. Fringed by palms. From Ao Nang, tourists may hire boats to nearby attractions on the west such as the white sandy beach of Hat Rai Le or explore the stalactites and stalagmites, as well as, enjoy rock climbing at Hat Tham Phra Nang. There are more than 83 offshore islands, which some of them are shaped like a boot, junk, or parrot’s head. Ko Poda, Ko Mo and Ko Thap are popular destinations among tourists for their beautiful beaches and colourful coral reefs. They are ideal islands for diving and snorkelling.

Boat travelling times and fares from Ao Nang to various beaches and islands are as follows:

 * Ao Nang – Rai Le: 80 baht (10 minutes)
 * Ao Nang – Tham Phra Nang: 80baht (15 minutes)
 * Ao Nang – Ko Poda: 300 baht return (25 minutes)
 * Ao Nang – Ko Kai: 300 baht return (25 minutes)
 * Ao Nang – Mu Ko Hong: 2,500 baht for a charter boat (1 hour)

A night trip from Ao Nang to Rai Le costs 100 baht. All boats are available from 7.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. Tourists may take the local Songthaew (passenger pick-up vehicle from Krabi Town to Ao Nang. The fare is 50 baht and takes 45 minutes. Alternatively, one can proceed directly to Hat Rai Le by boat service at Chao Fa Pier. The fare costs 150 baht and takes 45 minutes.

This area has limestone scenery, which dominates the entire region offering a fascinating network of cave systems, both inland and along the coastline. Phra Nang Beach (Princess Cave Beach) is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. This is evidenced by the number of Hollywood movies shot in the area. The huge cave which shades some of the beach, the nicest part, is awesome. It is believed by local fishermen to be the home of a mythical sea princess. There is a collection of strange phallic symbols, offerings and objects believed to help with fertility inside the cave.
 * Pra Nang Beach (Princess Cave Beach)

The best way to reach Prah Nang Beach is by a taking a short boat trip across a secluded section of sand that costs around 20B. Otherwise, just go on foot.

Klong Muang is Krabi's most recent beach destination aimed at offering only 5-star location. This beach may not be the most impressive in the area but it is quiet. Dozens of tiny islands lie dotted on the horizon and to the south. At Laem Hang Nak, is a Royal residence of the Crown Prince.
 * Klong Muang

 * Mu Ko Poda (หมู่เกาะปอดะ)

Situated south of Ao Nang, 8 km offshore, Mu Ko Poda (Poda Islands) are fringed by clear waters and white sandy beaches, as well as pristine coral reefs. They are a year-round attraction; an excellent place for fishing because they are not affected so much by the monsoon. Mu Ko Poda can be reached within 25 minutes by boat from Ao Nang. Many noteworthy islands like Ko Thap, Ko Mo, Ko Hua Khwan, and Ko Kai are situated nearby. A beautiful sandy beach, connecting these islands, is visible at low tide.

 * Thale Waek or Separated Sea (ทะเ��แหวก)

During the lowest tide of the day, the sea is gradually separated by the white sand and limestone beach that will appear to amazingly connect two islands. The best time to visit is 5 days before and after the full moon from December to the beginning of May.

To Get There: From the provincial town of Krabi, proceed along Highway No. 4034, then turn left and follow Highway No. 4202 to Ao Nang. Rental boats with a maximum of 8 - 10 passengers are available at a rate of 2,000 – 2,500 baht.

 * Mu Ko Phi Phi (หมู่เกาะพีพี)

Located 42 kilometres from the provincial town of Krabi, Mu Ko Phi Phi (Phi Phi Islands) are an archipelago, formerly called Pulao Piah Pi. Pulao is the Malay word for island and Piah Pi refers to the cassia and mangrove wood found there. The name previously sounded something like Pi Pi and later the p was pronounced with a stronger aspiration and the name became Phi Phi as we know today. Exceptionally clear waters teem with a rich variety of underwater anemones, coral reefs, and colourful marine life, Phi Phi Islands is a popular destination for snorkelling. Mu Ko Phi Phi, an archipelago of six islands located at an equal distance from Krabi and Pkuket, consist of Ko Phi Phi Le, Ko Phi Phi Don, Ko Yung, Ko Mai Phai, Ko Bida Nok, and Ko Bida Nai. These islands are renowned for their marvellous beaches and crystalline water.

Interesting Attractions of Mu Ko Phi Phi:

Ko Phi Phi Don (Phi Phi Don Island) covers an area of 28 square km. Outstanding attractions are the twin bays with curving white sandy beaches of Ao Ton Sai and Ao Lo Da Lam. Ko Phi Phi Pier, accommodation, and restaurants are situated at Ao Ton Sai. Visitors can walk from this bay uphill to the scenic spot where the visibility of the twin bays is generally excellent. Besides Ao Ton Sai, there are also other attractive beaches and bays around the island. A number of accommodation is available at Hat Laem Hin, Hat Yao, and Ao Lo Bakao. At the northern end of the island is Laem Tong, renowned for its underwater natural beauty with lodging available. A huddle of fisherman’s huts (15 – 20 families) is located here. Most of them have previously migrated from Ko Li Pe of Tarutao National Park, Satun province.
 * Ko Phi Phi Don (เกาะพีพีดอน)

A day trip by boat or snorkelling spectacular coral shallows around Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Le is recommended.

Covering an area of only 6.6 square kilometres, Phi Phi Le Island is surrounded by limestone mountains and sheer cliffs plunging hundreds of metres to the sea. The sea is 20 meters deep and the deepest point in the south of the island is around 34 meters. Ko Phi Phi Le offers superb scenic bays such as Ao Pi Le, Ao Maya, and Ao Lo Sa Ma. In the north-east of the island is a large cave called Tham Viking. The cave was renamed Tham Phaya Nak or Naga Serpent Cave by HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej because of a stone resembling the mythical creature, which he saw when he paid a visit there in 1972.
 * Ko Phi Phi Le (เกาะพีพีเล)

The cave is considered sacred to locals who come here to collect swallow nests. Inside the eastern and southern parts of the cave are ancient rock paintings of elephants and various types of boats, including a European sailboat, an Arabian sailboat, a sampan, a Chinese junk, a waterwheel sailing boat, and a steamboat. It is believed the paintings were the works of sea merchants or pirates because the study of west-to-east ship routes indicates that this area may have been a stopover for boats seeking shelter from storms, transferring cargo or making repairs.

 * Ko Yung (เกาะยูง)

Ko Yung (Yung Island) is north of Ko Phi Phi Don. The island has a stone beach in the east and small sandy beaches at the foot of the hills. It is teeming with various kinds of colourful coral reefs. Ko Mai Phai(Mai Phai Island) is north of Ko Phi Phi Don and not far from Ko Yung. Marvellous beaches are in the north and east of the island. The bank of coral reefs with staghorn corals, in particular, stretches from north to south of the island. How to Get to Ko Phi Phi It is accessible from both Krabi and Phuket. From Krabi, take the Songthaew service (15 baht) from the provincial town of Krabi to Pak Khlong Jilard Pier. From there, ferries depart for Ko Phi Phi twice daily at 10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. On return, the ferries leave Ko Phi Phi at 9.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. The 2-hour trip costs 450 baht per person (price for one way ticket). For further details, contact Phi Phi family Co., Ltd., Tel. 0 7561 2463, Chao Ko Co., Ltd., Tel. 0 7563 1823. Alternatively, a one-day trip on a speedboat is available at Ao Nang. Departure time is 9.00 a.m. On return, it reaches Ao Nang at 5.00 p.m. Contact Ao Nang Travel and Tour Co., Ltd. for more information, Tel. 0 7563 7152 - 3 The trip costs 1,500 baht per person with lunch included.
 * Ko Mai Phai (เกาะไม้ไผ่)

Remarks: Boat fares are subject to change without notice.

Visitors travelling from Phuket can contact tour operators in Phuket’s provincial city for a one-day trip to Ko Phi Phi. On arrival to Ao Ton Sai in Ko Phi Phi Don, trips to the surrounding islands can be made by long-tail boat.

 * Ranger Station Pho Pho 4 (Thap Khaek) (ห���่วยพิทักษ์อุทยานแห่งชาติที่ พ.พ.4 (ทับแขก))

This is part of the National Park. To get there, proceed along Highway No. 4200 onto the Khlong Chilat Intersection. Take a left turn onto Highway No. 4034 towards Ban Nong Thale. Take another left turn towards Ban Khlong Muang and then a right turn to the Ranger Station. This route is 38km. Thap Khaek boasts numerous species of flora and fauna and offers a lookout point or Ngon Nak point for a bird's eye view of Krabi’s sea. The natural forest trail of Thap Khaek has a total length of about 3.7km. A guide is necessary.

This cave is located at Ban Nong Kok, Tambon Sai Thai, 7 km from the provincial town of Krabi. The villagers named it to mark the visit (Thai language, visit = “sadet”) of King Rama VI (before he ascended to the throne) in 1909. The cave features marvellous stalactite and stalagmite formations.
 * Tham Sadet (ถ้ำเสด็จ)

This temple complex not only serves as a religious site for the monks who live and worship there, but also features a maze of natural caves in an overgrown jungle valley where stone tools, pottery remains and the mold for making Buddha footprints have been excavated.
 * Tiger Cave Temple

This cave is located at Ban Tham Suea, Tambon Krabi Noi, 9km from the provincial town of Krabi via Phetchakasem Road (Highway No. 4) and turning left onto Ratsadon Phatthana Road (Highway No. 4037). Tham Suea means tiger cave because the cave in front of Ao Luk Thanu Range or Khao Kaeo features natural rock impressions of tiger paws and real tigers once roamed this area. The surrounding area is covered with lush forest and enormous trees hundreds of years old, particularly in the Khiri Wong Valley. Mountains are on all sides and there are smaller caves in great numbers such as Tham Khonthan, Tham Lot, Tham Chang Kaeo, Tham Luk Thanu, and Tham Phra. Aside from being the site of a meditation centre, it is also a place of archaeological interest, dating from the prehistoric into proto-historic times. Stone tools, potsherds, and unbaked clay votive tablets have been found. In addition to this, there are trekking routes, and a trail of 1,272 steps leading to the lookout point for a bird's eye view of the place.

 * Krabi Extention and Agriculture Development Center ศูนย์ส่งเสริมและพัฒนาอาชีพการเกษตรจังหวัดกระบี่ (ศูนย์พืชสวน)

Situated at Mu 1, Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Khao Khram, the Krabi Horticultural Centre is 20 km from the provincial town of Krabi. To get there, proceed via the Krabi – Ao Luek route. The centre houses a variety of local plants, as well as demonstrative research plant plots (local and foreign plants) for distribution to local farmers. Such collection of plants include sealing wax palm, torch ginger, lady palm, heliconia, coconut, orchids, as well as, a breeding ground of more than 60 kinds of colourful anthurium. Their brilliant colours range from green (Midori), pure white (Maunakea white), and soft pink (Twingo) to purple (Royal Flush). The centre is open from Monday – Friday during 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m., except public holidays. For more information, please contact Tel. 0 7561 2913.

 * Sa Kaeo (สระแก้ว)

Sa Kaeo is in the forest garden of Tambon Khao Thong, a distance of 28 km from the provincial town of Krabi, and is accessible by the Krabi – Nai Sa route. It is composed of eight small natural ponds forming part of a recreational area such as Sa Nam Lot, Sa Choeng Khao, Sa Chorakhe khao, Sa Nam Thip, Sa Nam Khram, Sa Morakot, Sa Hun Kaeng, and Sa Noi.

 * Pa Phru Tha Pom Khlong Song Nam (ป่าพรุท่าปอม คลองสองน้ำ)

This forest is located at Ban Nong Chik, Mu 2, Tambon Khao Khram, a distance of 34 km from the provincial town of Krabi. To get there, proceed along Highway No. 4 (Krabi - Ao Luek route) onto Km. 126 and take a left turn for another 5 km. Pa Phru or peat swamp forest of the canal of Tha Pom features a number of water sources, which originate from the Chong Phra Kaeo pool. Tha Pom is called Khlong Song Nam by the locals, which in Thai literally means "two water canal", because of its special feature location where crystal clear freshwater, which the pool’s floor and the roots of Lumphi palm (Eleiodoxa conferta) are virtually visible, meets seawater from the mangrove forest. Tha Pom features a natural trail made of lath. Wooden chairs are located at certain points for nature lovers to conveniently admire the view of the place. Admission fees for adults and children are 50 and 30 Baht, respectively. For more details, contact the Khao Khram Sub-district Administration Organization, Tel. 0 7569 4165, 0 7569 4198.

Amphoe Khao Phanom

 * Khao Phanom Bencha National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาพนมเบญจา)

Covering a total area of 31,325 rai, including parts of Amphoe Mueang, Amphoe Ao Luek, and Amphoe Khao Phanom, Khao Phanom Bencha National Park is Krabi’s only on land National Park. It offers pristine, lush forest with mountain ranges running north to south. Khao Phanom Bencha, the highest elevation of Krabi, stands at 1,397 meters above sea level. Its marvellous scenery is enhanced by streams, waterfalls, caves, and wild animals such as Asian tapir, Sumatran serow, Asiatic black bear, and Fishing cat. In addition to this, it boasts more than 218 species of birds such as eagles, hornbills, and woodpeckers. Other attractions include:

Originating from Khao Phanom Bencha, this waterfall is composed of 5 cascades, each with its own name, such as Wang Sam Hap, Wang Chong Loi, Wang Doi Prong, Wang Thewada, and Wang Ton Phrio. Namtok Huai To eventually flows to Khlong Krabi Yai in Amphoe Mueang, Krabi.
 * Huai To Waterfall (น้ำตกห้วยโต้)

Located some 300 meters from the park's office, this waterfall is composed of 3 cascades with a crystal clear pool. It eventually flows to Khlong Ton and Khlong Krabi Yai. Trekking to the peak of the Khao Phanom Bencha is another highlight. Two routes are available.
 * Namtok Huai Sade (น้ำตกห้วยสะเด)

First route: This route takes 4 days and 3 nights starting from Namtok Huai To, which is located 300 meters from the park’s office. Visitors climb 5 cascades and at the top walk further towards the stream. Take a left turn at the large dipterocarpus Yang tree and stay overnight at Khao Luk Chang. The next morning continue walking and stay overnight at Khuan Namkhang. Then, keep trekking towards the foot of Khao Phanom Bencha. The next day, visitors can trek to its peak and stay one more night. Second route: Commute by car towards Bang San Operational Base. This route is 60 km and takes 3 days and 2 nights. Trekking starts by walking from the said base heading for Khao Phanom Bencha’s peak; this takes the whole day. Stay overnight. Proceed downhill the following day and stay at Khuan Namkhang. Trekking continues the next morning towards the park's office.

Either route, tourists will experience the beauty of flora and fauna, caves, cliffs, waterfalls, streams, sea of fog, panoramic view of Krabi, and cool weather all year- round. Getting the necessary information beforehand is recommended.

Rental tents are available (2 – 8 people) at a rate of baht 150 – 600/night. Alternatively, tourists may bring their own and pay a fee of baht 30/tent/night. Contact Khao Phanom Bencha National Park, P.O. Box 26, Amphoe Mueang, Krabi, 81000, Tel. 0 7662 9013, 08 9893 6455. In addition to this, contact the Department of National Park, Wild Life, and Flora, Tel. 0 2579 7223, 0 2579 5734 or visit www.dnp.go.th, e-mail: phanombencha_np@yahoo.co.th. To get there from the provincial town of Krabi, proceed along Phetchakasem Road for 1 km towards Ban Talat Kao T-junction. Take a left turn onto the Talat Kao – Ban Huai To route. The total distance to the National Park is 20 km.

Amphoe Ao Luek
The park covers an area of 121 square km. The landscape is dominated by a series of limestone mountains, evergreen forests, mangrove forests, and numerous islands. The main flora is evergreen forest, peat swamp forest, strand forest, and mangrove forest, as well as, various types of marine flora. Two natural trails are available. Firstly, a 1km path within the National Park. Secondly, a trail of some 3 - 4 km from the park to the mangrove forest. Admission for adults and children is 200 and 100 baht, respectively. No accommodation is available. For more information, Tel. 0 7568 1071, 075-682058
 * Than Bokkhorani National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติธารโบกขรณี)

Other attractions include:

Located near the park’s office, Than Bokkhorani is a stream formerly known as Than Asok, where Asoka or Asok trees in Thai were grown. Its topography sees various flowing streams on their journey to numerous pools of different cascades among a shady forested area.
 * Than Bokkhorani (ธารโบกขรณี)

To the north of Than Bokkhorani sees a replica of the Lord Buddha’s footprint carved from wood. It is situated near the shrine of Chaopho To Yuan – To Chong.

They are located 6 km from the park. To get there, proceed from Amphoe Ao Luek via Ao Luek - Laem Sak route for 2 km. Turn right for Bo Tho Pier. Take a 15-minute long-tail boat ride along Khlong Tha Prang, which passes through the mangrove forests.
 * Tham Lot and Tham Phi Hua To (ถ้ำลอดและถ้ำผีหัวโต)

Tham Lot is a tunnel under a limestone mountain where stalactite and stalagmite formations are found. Tham Phi Hua To or Tham Hua Kalok is 500 meters from Tham Lot. Oversized human skulls had been discovered in the cave, thus giving the cave its present name. The prehistoric paintings of men and animals, as well as, a pile of numerous seashells on the floor can be seen in the cave. Tourists can enjoy the serene view of the mangrove forests by canoes. Rental including lunch costs 1,200 baht per/person. A canoe rental service is available at the Bo Tho Pier.

 * Tham Chao Le (ถ้ำชาวเล)

Located to the west of Laem Sak, Tham Chao Le is a cave that sits within the bay, where mountains and picturesque islands surround it. The prehistoric paintings of men, animals, and geometric symbols, as well as, stalactite and stalagmite formations are found. It is assumed that the paintings may have been painted after those of Tham Phi Hua To. Canoeing near the cave is possible. Tham Chao Le is accessible by a boat service or rental boat from Laem Sak. The trip takes 10 to 15 minutes.

It is situated to the east of the end of Laem Sak. Canoeing is possible.
 * Ko Karot/Garose (เกาะกาโรส)

With its white sandy beach stretching 25 metres, Ko Dang offers a cave measuring 70 metres wide and 20 metres high, and a diving spot for coral reefs.
 * Ko Dang (เกาะแดง)

 * Mu Ko Hong (หมู่เกาะห้อง)

Mu Ko Hong is a group of islands including Ko Lao or Ko Saka, Ko Lao Riam, Ko Pakka and Ko Lao Lading. Ko Hong or Ko Lao Pile is the biggest island in the south. Most of them are limestone islands with crystal clear water, fine beaches, coral reefs in both deep and shallow water, most suited for diving and fishing. There is a 400-meter hiking trail around Ko Hong. This area is also suitable for sea-canoeing. The park’s entrance fees for adults and children are 200 and 100 baht, respectively. In addition, the park charges 20 baht for camping on the island. Visitors must bring their own tents. Mu Ko Hong is accessible by long-tail boat from Ao Nang. The trip takes about an hour. To get there: Located 46 km from the provincial town of Krabi, Mu Ko Hong is situated at Than Bokkhorani, Tambon Ao Luek Tai, a distance from the Talat Ao Luek Intersection. Proceed along the Ao Luek - Laem Sak route for 1 km. Alternatively, take the local taxi or Song Thaeo ride (Krabi – Ao Luek Neua – Tai) from Amphoe Mueang and get off at the park’s entrance.

Amphoe Khlong Thom

 * Wat Khlong Thom Museum (พิพิธภัณฑสถานวัดคลองท่อม)

This local museum in a temple compound is located 1 km from Khlong Thom District Office, between Km. 71 and Km. 72 along Phetchakasem Road. The museum features various kinds of artefacts that were discovered within an archaeological site called "Khuan Luk Pat" or a bead mound behind the temple. The discoveries include stone tools, stone and earthen ornaments, and figurines in the shapes of animals. The beads, in particular, are about 5,000 years old. Operating hours are during 8.30 – 11.00 a.m. and 1.00 – 5.00 p.m. Admission is free of charge.

 * Namtok Hin Phoeng (น้ำตกหินเพิง)

This waterfall is situated at Mu 8, Ban Hin Phoeng, Tambon Khlong Phon, which is about 25 km from Amphoe Khlong Thom. Proceed along Phetchakasem Road (Krabi – Trang route), turn left for 8 km at Tambon Khlong Phon. On arrival to a lower basin, visitors must walk along the edge of a mountain for 400 meters to see the waterfall running down a steep cliff.

 * Namtok Ron Khlong Thom (น้ำตกร้อนคลองท่อม)

This hot spring is situated at Ban Bang Khram – Ban Bang Tiao, which is some 45 kilometers from the provincial town of Krabi along Phetchakasem Road (Krabi – Trang route). At the Khlong Thom District Office, proceed onto Sukhaphiban 2 Road for 12 kilometers. The area is full of hot springs in a shady forest. The temperature is not too hot at 40-50°C. The hot springs and cool streams converge on a slope to form lovely cascades with warm water. Admission is 90 baht per person. For further details, contact the Khlong Thom Nuea Sub-district Administration Organization, Tel. 0 7562 2713, 0 7562 2624.

 * Khao Pra - Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary (เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าเขาประ - บางคราม)

This is located at Ban Bang Tiao, Tambon Khlong Thom Nuea. Proceed along the same route as Namtok Ron Khlong Thom along Highway No. 4038. Before reaching Talat Khlong Thom, proceed onto Ban Bang Tiao for 17 km. Comprising lowland forest, this area features the Emerald Pool or Sa Morakot, which are 3 hot springs with a temperature of 30 - 50°C. The forest is home to numerous flora and rare birds like Gurney's Pitta, Rufous-collared Kingfisher, and Black Hornbill.

There is a 2.7-km nature trail known as the Tina Jollife (Thung Tiao) Trail, named after an English activist wanting to conserve this batch of rainforest. In remembrance of Tina, Thung Tiao is part of the lowland forest close to Ban Bang Tiao, Tambon Khlong Thom Nuea, Amphoe Khlong Thom, Krabi. The nature trail is equipped with signboards explaining the special features of this area. The trail starts 800 meters before the Emerald Pool running through the last piece of the lowland rainforest in southern Thailand. This is home to Gurney's Pitta, a rare colourful bird found close to the forest ground where they feed. Because of its rarity and specific habitat, Khao Pra - Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary was initiated. In addition to this, there are more than 300 species of birds, which is the largest number ever recorded in any conservation area in the southern part of Thailand. In addition to this, more than 100 species were found along this nature trail. Some of the birds found are thick-billed pigeon, lineated barbet, Asian fairy-bluebird, bulbul, sunbird, spiderhunter, and squirrels.

Accommodation is available. There is also a camping site, where visitors must bring their own tents. For further details, contact the office of Khao Pra - Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary; Mu 2, Ban Bang Tiao, Tambon Khlong Thom Nuea, Amphoe Khlong Thom, Krabi.

Amphoe Ko Lanta
Covering a total area of 152 square kilometres, Mu Ko Lanta National Park is in Amphoe Ko Lanta and consists of many islands. Some major islands are
 * Mu Ko Lanta National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติหมู่เกาะลันตา)

Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta Noi, Ko Taleng Beng, as well as, other surrounding islands like Mu Ko Ha, Mu Ko Rok, and Ko Ngai. Attractions within the National Park

Ko Lanta Noi was the former settlement of the Ko Lanta community, where a district office, school, as well as, traditional lifestyle, and houses are still currently available. Ko Lanta Yai’s topography is long and narrow. Sala Dan Pier is where tour operators, shops and banks are situated. Several beautiful beaches are in the west such as Hat Kho Kwang, Hat Lo Bara, Ao Phra Ae, Hat Khlong Khong, and Hat Khlong Nin. A paved road runs along the beaches all the way from the northern part of the island to the headquarters of the Mu Ko Lanta National Park in the south. The landscape is dominated by a series of mountains covered with virgin rainforest. To the east features an old community. The district office was previously here and later relocated to Ko Lanta Noi. Most people on the island are Muslim. The communities of Ban Sang Ka-u still maintain their traditional Loi Ruea Ceremony. Not far from the headquarters, Laem Tanot features a lighthouse, where visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of a pebble beach merging with a white sandy beach. At the end of the cape features Ko Mo, an ideal diving spot. Besides Laem Tanot, tourists can enjoy the Andaman Sea’s spectacular view from many hilltop restaurants located in the central part of the island.
 * Ko Lanta Noi (เกาะลันตาน้อย)
 * Ko Lanta Yai (เกาะลันตาใหญ่)

Accommodation is available. High season is from November to May. Camping in the Mu Ko Lanta National Park is allowed but must notify the park in advance at No. 5, Tambon Ko Lanta Yai, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Krabi, 81150, Tel. 0 7562 9018 - 9. Alternatively, contact the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora, Tel. 0 2562 0760 or visit. To Get There By Car: This is served by a car ferry from Ban Hua Hin to Ko Lanta Noi. Then, proceed by the second car ferry to Ko Lanta Yai. Ferries operate between 8.00 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.

Ferry Fares and Departure Times Ban Hua Hin – Ko Lanta Noi Departs Ban Hua Hin: 7.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m. Departs Ko Lanta Noi at Klong Mark pier: 6.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m. Travelling time: 15 – 20 minutes Fares: car is 70 baht/motorcycle is 10 baht

Ko Lanta Noi – Ko Lanta Yai Departs Ko Lanta Noi at Lang Sod pier: 6.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m. Departs Ko Lanta Yai at Sala Dan pier: 6.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m. Travelling time: 15 – 20 minutes Fares: car is 50 baht/motorcycle is 10 baht

Ferries operate between 7.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.

Remarks: Fares are subject to change without notice.

To Get to Ban Hua Hin Pier: From Krabi Town, proceed along Highway No. 4 towards Amphoe Khlong Thom (the route to the province of Trang). Take a right turn at Ban Huai Nam Khao Intersection onto Highway No. 4206 for another 27km. Air-conditioned Vans: Take the hourly Krabi - Ko Lanta Yai air-conditioned vans from Krabi Town, which operate between 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. The fare is 250 baht per person. The trip takes 2 hours. On return, the vans depart Ko Lanta Yai between 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. as well. For more information, contact Krabi Lanta Tour in Amphoe Mueang, Tel. 0 75-622197. Sala Dan, Tel. 0 75 697053. Alternatively, take the hourly air-conditioned vans from Trang, which operate between 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. On return, the vans depart at 8.00 a.m., 10.00 a.m., 12.00 a.m., 1.30 p.m., and 3.00 p.m. The trip takes 2 hours. For further details, contact K K Tour, which is in front of the train station, Tel. 0 7521 1198, 0 7522 3664, Fax. 0 7521 1441.

Commuting from Trang to Krabi: Take the ordinary local bus leaving Trang bus station between 6.00 a.m – 5.00 p.m.  The fare is 80 baht per person. The trip takes 2 hours. Alternatively, take the air-conditioned buses which leave Trang Bus Station between 6.00 a.m – 5.00 p.m. as well. The fare is 113 baht per person. The trip takes 2 hours. Ferry Service during the High Season (November – May): Ferry departs daily from Pak Klong Jilard Pier in Amphoe Mueang at 11.00 a.m. The trip takes about 2 hours to reach Sala Dan Pier on Ko Lanta Yai. For more information, contact Pak Klong Jilard Pier, Tel 0 7562 0052, Lanta Super Concord Co., Ltd. Tel 0 7563 0178.

From Ko Lanta to Other Islands Private companies on Ko Lanta operate boat services to many destinations. Ko Lanta – Ko Phi Phi: 11.00 a.m., 300 baht Ko Lanta – Krabi: 8.00 a.m., 350 baht Ko Lanta – Ko Phi Phi – Phuket: 11.30 a.m., 700 baht Lanta Super Concord Co., Ltd. (Tel 0 7563 0178) operates boat services from Ko Lanta to Krabi via Ko Cham. Ferry departs daily at 8.00 a.m. The fare ranges from 300 - 350 baht per person. In addition, boat services operate from Ko Lanta Yai to Ko Ngai and Ko Kradan, which costs 450 baht per person, as well as, to Ko Rok, which only offers speed boats (return tickets) costing 1,600 baht. Contact any travel agent on Ko Lanta.

Situated between Bo Muang Pier and Ko Lanta, Ko Talabeng is a limestone island that is similar to Ko Phi Phi Le. It consists of small lovely beaches and grottoes which become visible during low tide. Some swallows can be seen on the island. To the north features Ko Phi which is an ideal spot for canoeing.
 * Ko Talabeng (เกาะตะละเบ็ง)

This is where the Mu Ko Lanta National Park’s Ranger Station is located. Ko Rok Nai is an island that is mostly steep cliffs. To the east, it offers a beach and unspoiled coral reefs among rocks. Laem Thong and Ao San Chao are to the north. Ko Rok Nai offers white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, and is still very intact. Nature trails are available, where tourists can enjoy the exercise and various species of plants. A camping ground is available. Contact Mu Ko Lanta National Park, Tel. 0 7562 9018 – 9, Fax. 0 7568 4153.
 * Ko Rok Nai (เกาะรอกใน)

Ko Rok Nok is full of soft white sandy beaches and coral reefs in shallow water in the southeast and the south. Hat Thalu and Ao Man Sai are situated at the end of the island. To get there: Rent a boat from Pak Meng Pier, which takes about 3 - 4 hours. Alternatively, take the speed boat from Ko Lanta. Contact tour operators, resorts or bungalows on Ko Lanta Yai. Remarks: Since Ko Rok is very far, almost on the edge of international waters, trips by long-tail boat, at any time of the year are absolutely not recommended.
 * Ko Rok Nok (เกาะรอกนอก)

Ko Ngai is a small island with a long sandy beach in the east and unspoiled coral reefs in shallow water at the beachfront, which is an ideal snorkelling spot. It is accessible by a chartered boat from Pak Meng Pier, Trang province.
 * Ko Ngai (เกาะไหง)

Hin Daeng or submerged red rock lies on the outer edge of the Andaman Sea. It offers various kinds of coral reefs making it a superb diving spot
 * Hin Daeng (หินแดง)

Ko Ha is an archipelago of five islands. The sail-shaped Ko Ha Yai is where coral reefs are found in shallow water. Ko Kai (Chicken Island) Chicken Island is named after the strange rock formation which looks like the head and neck of a chicken. Steep clicks are located at one end of the island and a nice beach at the other. As it is very small, there is no accommodation on the island.
 * Ko Ha (เกาะห้า)

Ko Talu is another small island. It has strange rock formations and is home to a large number of swifts which provide the nests essential for the Chinese delicacy, Bird's Nest Soup.
 * Ko Talu (Talu Island)

Do
Apart from its world renowned natural attractions, Krabi is also an ideal place for canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, and abseiling. Famous spots for canoeing and kayaking include Ko Hong, Ko Karot, Ko Phak Bia, Ko Ku Du, and Tha Len, while Tham Phra Nang and Hat Rai Le have attracted many climbers. Abseiling has currently become another popular sport in Krabi.

Located 35km off the provincial town, tourists can enjoy kayaking in Ban Tha Len, which abounds with mangrove forests and ghost crabs. Not far from the kayaking spot features Tham Khangkhao or the bat cave with amazing stalactites and stalagmites. Through the cave offers an ideal spot for abseiling, where the panoramic view of Krabi’s sea, offshore islands, and mangrove forests are visible. For more information, contact Sea Canoe (Krabi), Tel. 0 7563 7170, Sea Land and Trek 0 7563 7364, Sea Kayak Krabi 0 7563 0270, 0 7562 3395 – 6

Relaxing
Sounds obvious, but there are literally hundreds of brilliant places to relax and take in the scenery. Sit back on a beautiful beach with a cold beer and chill out.

Railay Bay (also known as Rai Leh) has the atmopshere of a remote Thai island, though it's very easy to get to from Krabi. There's no road traffic here and the bay is completely hemmed in by giant limestone cliffs. From the beach at Krabi it's a 10 minute crossing by longtail boat to Railay where you'll be greeted by a crescent-shaped bay with a sparkling white beach. Towering rock formations stand guard at the entrance to the bay. The beach is lined by dozens of little resorts and restaurants. There are no shops or busy nightlife here, instead you'll find a low-key, laid-back atmopshere.

Rock Climbing
This activity in Krabi has grown immensely popular with over 600 different routes now. Routes include high quality limestone, steep, pocketed walls, overhangs and hanging stalactites, with some accessed by boat belay, others involving jungle walk approaches or abseils into the sea.

 * Krabi Bihn Na pah Tel: 08 1676 0642
 * Krabi Cliff Man Tel: 08 1230 4619
 * King Climbers Tel: 08 1476 0270
 * Pra Nang Rock Climbers Tel: 08 1464 6358
 * Pra Nang Rock Design Hot Rocks Tel: 08 1342 9932
 * Tex's Rock Climbers Tel: 08 1607 4882
 * Fun Climbing
 * Andaman Adventures 0846276779

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Krabi with its crystal clear water, stunning coral and diversity of marine life makes it a fantastic location for scuba diving and snorkeling.

Diving in Krabi is one of the favorite pastimes of the tourists in this small southern province of Thailand. Diving in Krabi is both varied and fertile with over 200 types of fish and 80 species of coral structure. The tropical waters are also home to the likes of friendly leopard and whale sharks, turtles, moray eels and dolphins. The major dive sites are centred around the Phi Phi Islands and to the south of Koh Lanta; all are accessible on day excursions from the mainland, by regular dive boat, or speedboat.

As diving in Krabi is run by international staff, the standards are the same as one would find in the West. The best time of the year for diving in December to march.

Popular diving sites are Ko Yamasan, Ko See and Ko Haa. Depths of the water range from 5 – 20 meters, the currents are weak and take about 30 – 45 minutes to get to.

Krabi Province and the Andaman Sea have a number of excellent dive sites. You can find dive resorts at almost every coastal destination in the region and on the islands that tourists visit. Most dive operators can be found in Ao Nang, but dive resorts on Phuket will visit some of these sites too. Most will offer a selection of dives at the following sites:

Popular sites include: Koh Poda, Koh Hong, Koh Yung, Koh Phi Phi Lae, Hin Muang and Hin Dang Reefs, Koh Rok and Koh Ngai.Many companies cater to divers of every level and pocket, most are located at Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Phi Phi Don Island and Koh Lanta.

 * Hin Bida (near Ko Bida) - a submerged rock best known for its leopard sharks

 * Hin Daeng and Hin Muang (55km south of Phi Phi) - the region's most famous dive sites, offering steep deep wall diving and, thanks to their position in the open sea, spectacular marine life; usually approached from Ko Lanta, occasionally by overnight trip from Phuket

 * King Cruiser - a car ferry that sank in 1997, providing the area with its only wreck, located at 30 meters; unfortunately its condition is deteriorating fairly fast in the warm waters

 * Ko Haa (Five Islands, south of Ko Phi Phi) - has excellent coral dives between 15m and 25m and some cavern dives including one that allows you to surface in the center of one of the islands

 * Ko Bida - an island close to Phi Phi Lay

Dive Centers

 * Aqua Vision Dive Center 137 Moo 2 Ao Nang, Krabi (Tel: 0 7563 7415, Email: info@aqua-vision.net)
 * Emerald Divers Klonghang Road, Ao Nang, Krabi (Email: diving@krabiemerald.com)
 * Phi Phi Scuba (Tel: 0 7638 5518, Email: info@phiphi-scuba.com)
 * Phra Nang Divers P.O.Box 75, Krabi (Tel: 0 7563 7064)
 * Princess Divers 103 Phi Phi Island, Muang, Krabi (Tel: 0 7562 2079, 0 7562 2452, 0 7562 2253, Email: info@ppprincess.com)
 * Viking Divers Moo 7, Phi Phi Island, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Muang, Krabi (Tel: 08 1719 3375, Email: vikingdivers@hotmail.com)

Sea Kayaking
With a coastline composed of mangroves, limestone, small coves, caves and islands, and an interior with rivers lined with fascinating cave systems, Krabi provides a perfect environment for kayaking. Just watch out for any snatching monkeys!

Bird Watching
The best time of the year for bird watching has to be from January to April. Many rare birds are to be seen there: Gurneys, Finfoots, Bigwinged Brown Kingfishers, Egrets, Bitterns, Herons and more.

Sailing & Cruising
Krabi has plenty of anchorages, usually deserted and all so beautiful. There are many charter sailing boats available and some even offer "join-in" day trips for two or more people. You can also take some day trips which take you to several beautiful islands, where aside from the beautiful scenery you'll also enjoy swimming and snorkeling:

Fishing
Wanna-be fishers can catch the likes of marlin, sailfish barracuda and tuna.

Jungle Trekking
Krabi’s pristine virgin forests with the finest flora and fauna are ideal for trekking. Elephant riding can be arranged. Krabi and Ao Nang's islands are very suitable for hiking and jungle trekking. The Khao Phanom Bencha National Park and the Khao Pra-Bang Khram are regarded as the two of the favorites among trekkers.

Golf
With breath-taking scenery and lovely tropical weather, Krabi should be on every golfer’s itinerary in Thailand. The province now has the world-class Pakasai Country Club which is located 40km south of Krabi Town. Golfers enjoy the challenge of its tricky fairways and fast undulating greens, in slightly hilly terrain.

 * Pakasai Country Club (ปกาศัย คันทรีคลับ) Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Tambon Klongkanan, Amphoe Nua Klong, Krabi 81004 (Tel: 0 7561 1984-5, 0 7661 2173-4 Ext. 5888), 18 holes

Spa
Spas in Krabi offer luxurious treatment which suits every budget. The treatment includes both traditional remedies and modern techniques. Facilities at spas in Krabi may also include a Jacuzzi and steam bath. Over the past few years these spas have become leaders in Thailand Many Spas in Krabi also offer traditional Thai healing arts as form of treatment. There is also alternative treatment such as Rishi. Resorts offer many detox programs. The most popular treatments are chi organ massage, karsai genital detox massage, deeper skin detox and herbal skin detox.

Thai Massage
Traditional Thai massage, characterized by its holistic approach to health is aimed at enhancing not only one’s physical and emotional state but also to allow one to grow spiritually. Massage parlors can be found at all major hotels and outside at private enterprises.

Eat
In general, Southern Thai food is renowned for its spiciness. Much of the cuisine has its origins in Malay, Indonesian and Indian food. Favourite dishes from the south include Indian-style Muslim curry (massaman), rice noodles in fish curry sauce (Khanom Jeen) and chicken birayani.

As for Krabi, reasonable priced and tasty seafood is obviously what most tourists long for when visiting a coastal province like Krabi. In this connection, the wing shell (หอยชักตีน) is Krabi’s famous cuisine. In addition, stirred fried Spotted Babylon (หอยหวาน), which is found in mangrove forests, with chilies and basil is also famous. This cuisine is common in Krabi’s restaurants. Another great Krabi taste is, of course, seafood. The Krabi beach areas have several restaurants with the 'catch of the day' displayed on ice outside. One can find all kinds of fish; juicy crabs and langoustines; shellfish, including giant oysters; as well as squid and lobsters. Many foreign tourists regard Krabi Town as having one of the best food Night Markets in Thailand. There is plenty on offer and the prices are exteremly reasonable; much cheaper than any of the beach areas.

Learn
Krabi with its specific landscape is ideal for learning rock climbing, there are lots of different courses for beginners – advanced. The courses available range from just half a day to three whole days in length. All instructors are properly qualified and well-experienced especially on Railey and Princess Cave beaches. There are at least ten rock climbing schools in Railay and Ton Sai, and several more in Ko Phi Phi.
 * Rock Climbing

In regards to advanced rock climbing - over the years, many Thai and foreign rock climbing experts have blazed routes up the many rock faces both on the mainland and Koh Phi Phi. There are now more than 600 routes.

With its crystal clear water, colourful coral and huge diversity of marine life, Krabi is a must-go for all those interested in diving. There are courses for anyone, regardless to whether they are near-on experts or complete beginners. PADI Open Water courses take around three to four days to complete and their instructors are a totally world-class standard.
 * Diving

Buy
Souvenirs of Krabi include turtle-dove cages, Toei Panan mats made from pandanus plants, shrimp paste, dried fish, and dried shrimp. They are sold in shops on Uttarakit Road. Most of the goods sold to tourists in Krabi are just the same as what is found in Bangkok, such as: Thai silk scarves, carved wooden objects, silver jewellery, sarongs, leather goods etc. Only the prices in Krabi are relatively more expensive than the markets in Bangkok. It is recommended therefore to save shopping for Bangkok. For those needing to shop in Krabi though, the best prices and discounts are to be found in Krabi town and especially at one of the two night markets. Thai handicrafts can also be purchased.

Souvenir Shops

 * Chi-o (ร้านจี้ออ) 149 Mu 3, Krabi - Khao Thong Road, Tambon Sai Thai, Amphoe Mueang, Krabi, 81000, Tel: 0 7562 2924 – 5, Fax: 0 7562 2924 – 5.
 * Srikrabi  (ร้านศรีกระบี่)  278   Mu 4, Tambon Sai Thai, Amphoe Muang, Krabi, 81000, Tel: 0 7570-0686 – 7   Fax: 0 7570-0636

Drink
For those who love nothing more than a decent night then Krabi’s tourist and Thai-Thai areas offer some of the funkiest nightlife. Types of Nightlife available include:
 * Discos in town are popular with the younger trendier crowd
 * Live Music Joints play either Thai Folk or English classics
 * Karaoke clubs can be found all around and customers can either sing to everyone or rent a private room
 * Barbeques are large restaurants which play music and serve alcohol to the wee restaurants (unlike the other venues)
 * Thai Pubs are not like Western ones, they are usually huge. They may also have naughty Coyote dancers
 * Western pubs can be found serving draft beer.

Contact

 * Krabi Public Relations Office		Tel. 0 7561 2611
 * Krabi Provincial Office		 	 Tel. 0 7561 1381
 * Krabi Hospital 			 	 Tel. 0 7561 1227, 1669
 * Krabi Bus Terminal		 		 Tel.  0 7561 1804
 * Mueang Krabi District Police Station	 Tel. 0 7561 1222, 0 7561 1177
 * Post Office					 Tel. 0 7561 1050
 * Immigration			 		 Tel. 0 7561 1097
 * Customs Department			 Tel. 0 7561 1350
 * Krabi International Airport                             Tel. 0 7563 6541 - 2
 * Thai Airway (Krabi Offie) 			 Tel. 0 7570 1591 - 93
 * Highway Police				 Tel. 1193
 * Tourist Police					 Tel. 0 7563 7208
 * Thai Meteorological Department		 Tel. 1182
 * Call Centre 					 Tel. 1133

Cope
Medical Facilities

There are three main hospitals in Krabi: Krabi Hospital, Koh Lanta Hospital and Ao Lak Hospital. Besides those, there are plenty of clinics and pharmacies scattered all over the place

 * Ao Lak Hospital (โรงพยาบาลอ่าวหลัก) (Tel: 0 7568 1159, 0 7568 1510)
 * Ao Nang Pharmacy (อ่าวนางฟามาซี่) 247/1 Moo 2, Ao Nang, Muang, Krabi 81000 (Tel: 0 7563 7473, 0 7563 7098 Mobile: 08 9589 2569, Email: info@aonangpharmacy.com)
 * Koh Lanta Hospital (โรงพยาบาลเกาะลันตา) (Tel: 0 7569 7017, 0 7569 7100)
 * Krabi Hospital (โรงพยาบาลกระบี่) 1km north of the town centre at 325 Thanon Utrakit (Tel: 0 7561 1226)
 * Phi Phi Hospital (โรงพยาบาลพีพี) 25/1 Mu 7, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Muang, Krabi 81000 (Tel: 0 7562 2151, Email: santadoc@hotmail.com)
 * Sawang Optical (Krabi Town Branch) (สว่างอ๊อปติเคิล สาขากระบี่) 27-29 Maharaj 4 Road, Muang, Krabi 81000 (Tel: 0 7561 2242)
 * S.K. Optic (Ao Nang Beach Branch) (เอส.เค ออปติค สาขาหาดอ่าวนาง) 247/2 Moo 2, Ao Nang Beach, Muang, Krabi 81000 (Tel: 0 7563 7525, Email: skoptik@hotmail.com)
 * Wanalee Health Spa (วนาลี เฮ้ลท์ สปา) 325 Moo 2, Ao Nang Beach, Muang, Krabi 81000 (Tel: 0 7563 7805, Email: wanalee_spa@yahoo.com)

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 18:07, 5 February 2010 (EST)

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Talk:Krabi Town

Krabi town vs province
I'm wondering if Krabi (province) should be moved to Krabi and the town into Krabi Town, to match the layout for Phuket/Phuket Town — most people associate "Krabi" with the entire region and places like Ao Nang, not Krabi town. (WT-en) Jpatokal 01:45, 21 Dec 2005 (EST)

 * I think the priority should be to make it as easy as possible for people (especially those with limited wikivoyage experience) to make a contribution. Stick with what is most simple and most logical (ie province = Name_(province) / city = Name for all province/city names except Bangkok and Phuket) and include a link at the top of each article to the other article (as is already the case here). Only Bangkok and Phuket warrant exceptions (the latter because Phuket is also an island, yet always referred to as simply "Phuket", never Ko Phuket). —The preceding comment was added by 202.47.247.140 (talk • contribs)

 * Consider the user who types "Krabi" into the search box — are they looking for the famous place with gorgeous beaches, limestone cliffs and diving, or are they looking for the rather dull administrative town? To me this seems exactly the same logic as for Phuket, where the area as a whole is much better known than the town.  (Bangkok is a different case, as there Bangkok the city and Bangkok the province are identical.) (WT-en) Jpatokal 06:59, 21 Dec 2005 (EST)

 * They could be looking for either; the majority will probably end up looking at both no matter which one they view first, as for most people the most relevant information is split between the two, and each one is easily accessed from the other. Better to stick with province = Name_(province) / city = Name -- it's not detrimental to reader-users, and it makes much more sense for contributor-users. —The preceding comment was added by 203.147.0.48 (talk • contribs)

 * I have to agree with Jpatokal here. In *every* tourist guide, "Krabi" is meant as the beaches in Krabi Province (Ao Nang, Rai Leh, etc), not the actual Krabi Town. --(WT-en) globe-trotter 21:32, 27 November 2010 (EST)
 * The confusion has led to a large amount of Ao Nang listings in this article. I'll try to sort them out, now that the name is more clear. --(WT-en) Globe-trotter 23:13, 13 November 2011 (EST)

Krabi.com
Although the apparent purpose of listing this in the Get in by plane section is to offer a way to get discounted taxi vouchers (online only), the site itself is of the "other guide" variety that we would usually delete otherwise. Any opinions on this one? (WT-en) Texugo 04:07, 18 June 2007 (EDT)

Krabi airport tax
I flew from Krabi to KL last week and only paid Bt400 departure tax. —The preceding comment was added by (WT-en) Greenmango (talk • contribs)

Guide recommendations
I'm just back from Krabi. Had a very good guide - reliable, reasonable discounts, got what we paid for. Is it appropriate to put a recommendation and his contact info here? —The preceding comment was added by 218.18.75.126 (talk • contribs)

 * Nope, tour guides and tour agencies for that matter are beyond the scope of Wikivoyage per Project:Activity listings.  --(WT-en) Peter Talk 16:35, 1 June 2009 (EDT)

Grammar
OK, this is a somewhat silly basis for an edit war, but I don't tolerate comma splices gladly. Please compare these two versions:

To get to and from Ao Nang, in the centre of town on Maharaj Rd (main road) near the traffic lights where male statues hold them up (you will know once you see this) is a Vogue shopping complex.

The parenthetical phrase makes the syntax a bit clunky, perhaps, but it parses. It could be polished a bit, if someone really wanted to spend time on it.

To get to and from Ao Nang, in the centre of town on Maharaj Rd (main road) near the traffic lights where male statues hold them up, you will know once you see this, is a Vogue shopping complex.

I find this a run-on sentence with two comma splices and, therefore, intolerable. I wouldn't focus on a matter of grammar or syntax except that there is an IP user that is edit warring about this, and I am simply unwilling to accept this kind of editing. Ikan Kekek (talk) 11:58, 18 June 2014 (UTC)

New banner
I've uploaded a panoramic view to the white temple of Krabi: Krabi - Wat Kaeo Korawaram - 0015-Pano WVBanner.jpg. Feel free to use it, if wanted. I've added it to Wikidata. Just switch the ranking. -- DerFussi 10:24, 23 September 2018 (UTC)

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Talk:Kraków

Cracow, not Krakow
It's "Cracow" in English. Not Krakow. This article is in English. Please change all Krakow to Cracow in this article!

http://letters.krakow.pl/crakra.html

 * I thought that it used to be called "Krakov" in English! Krakow seems fine to me though. -- (WT-en) DanielC 08:12, 10 April 2006 (EDT)

 * This argument isn't that relevant as most places now call it KRAKOW. (WT-en) khrystene 11:54pm CEST 26/4/06 Twenty years from Chernobyl.

 * I checked on the style guides for the Economist and the Guardian, and both spell it Cracow, so I've used that spelling here. User:(WT-en) Blowski 21:26, GMT, 23 July 2006

 * This is the first I've seen of this spelling (and I've seen "Krakow" more times than I could count), so it'll take more than a couple newspapers' style guides to convince me that theirs is the standard English spelling. This isn't statistically valid, but a quick check of Google shows 139Mhits for "Krakow" vs. less than 6Mhits for "Cracow" (and less than a million for "Krakov"), which suggests very strongly that the one with the "K"s is the "most common English name" for the city. - (WT-en) Todd VerBeek 18:48, 23 July 2006 (EDT)

I was curious as to if anyone had any thoughts about the renaming of this article from Krakow to Cracow. I wasn't aware of an alternative spelling of "Kraków" until a Pole explained to me that English speaking persons spell the name "Cracow". At any rate, I was wondering if there was a most common spelling amongst my fellow English speaking brethren other than "Krakow". If Cracow is the most common spelling should we bother with changing the title, redirects and the such? Personally, I like Krakow. -- (WT-en) Andrew H. (Sapphire) 07:44, 7 November 2006 (EST)

 * Ay, it appears that I happened to have overlooked a similar discussion. -- (WT-en) Andrew H. (Sapphire) 07:46, 7 November 2006 (EST)

 * In my experience only Americans still use the term 'Cracow'. The proper name in English is 'Krakow'.  I can sometimes understand alternate spellings if it helps pronunciation but spelling the city name with a 'c' makes no difference.  The same applies for other Polish cities like Szczecin which is almost never referred to as 'Stettin' (the old German name) nowadays except by Germans.  (WT-en) Xania 07:25, 13 December 2006 (EST)

 * To clarify, 'Krakow' is the American standard spelling. The journals cited previously are both British and the Economist, in particular, has a revisionist (and stupid) transliteration policy. 'Cracow' is an antiquated, poor transliteration. --(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald Talk 18:01, 30 March 2007 (EDT)

 * To clarify: Kraków is the offical estimated spelling for ad campains abroad as well as the the airport's name which was changed recently from Cracow do Kraków International Airport. Cracow, Cracovie, Krakau and other names are just used in particular countries.

 * A Pole explained to you how English-speakers speak English? That vote should not count. Also, the web page mentioned as the first item in this section should not count because there is no indication of who wrote it and even though the writer is clearly convinced that he is correct, he does not provide any basis for his opinion. And the link to that page does not work. I think it must be meant to refer to this page:

 * http://letters.krakow.pl/pronunciation_krakow.html

 * When Poles write in English for tourists, often they change the spelling to "Cracow", but I have never seen that spelling used by English-speakers in Krakow. The only English-language newspaper in Krakow is "The Krakow Post" without a diacritical mark on the "o". I think Wikivoyage should not preserve diacritical marks because I think that most people, like me, don't know how to type them.

 * Cracow. It's called an exonym. It's not an alternate spelling. When your city is important enough (like a world capital, which Cracow used to be), your city earns its name rendered in the languages of the world. Cracow—losing its sovereignty to foreign domination and to Warsaw (Warszawa)—hasn't had the easiest time staying popular and hanging in there in our language, especially after the late 20th century period behind the Iron Curtain.

 * A large part of the problem is how close the English exonym Cracow appears to the Polish endonym Kraków, which gives the naive English speaker the impression that this is just a variant, perhaps even incorrect, spelling.

 * My dictionary seems clear enough on the matter:

 * Crac‧ow |ˈkrɑkaʊ|
 * an industrial and college city in southern Poland, on the Vistula River; pop 750,540.
 * It was the capital of Poland from 1320 until it was replaced by Warsaw in 1609. Polish name K RAKÓW .

 * Kra‧ków |ˈkrɑˈkaʊ| |ˈkrɑkɔf|
 * Polish name for C RACOW .

 * (There is no entry for "Krakow" with an "o".)

 * Similarly, the United Nations uses Cracow when communicating in English, one of the Secretariat's working languages. (The other being French—then it becomes Cracovie.)

 * —(WT-en) Robert Johnson 07:41, 9 December 2009 (EST)

 * Calvin and Hobbes used "Krakow". That's good enough for me.  =)  (WT-en) LtPowers 13:47, 9 December 2009 (EST)

Krakow Districts
It seems a bit excessive having so many districts for Krakow. Does someone who knows the city fancy removing or reducing them? -- (WT-en) DanielC 16:49, 5 April 2006 (EDT)

 * Seems fine. Just edited the spelling and some grammar issues... But at least there's something interesting written about each area. Useful as Krakow is so popular and various districts hold various attractions. (WT-en) khrystene 12:18am CEST 20 years and 1 day from Chernobyl

 * I definately agree that there are too many districts - 16 is alot!!! Something needs to be done to cut them down. The definition of whether a district warrants it's own page is if you can sleep there (see Project:What_is_an_article) So some of the districts here are okay, but alot of them aren't and these ones need to be integrated into related articles. I am suggesting this as a Collaboration of the week as in my opinion if the article get it's districts sorted, it's listings get MoS'd, it gets a decent main picture and a map then its a star article. (WT-en) Tsandell 07:04, 19 June 2006 (EDT)

 * I've noticed the districts all have extremely similar text for the content... Anyone know if there is a difference between these districts?? Thanks! (WT-en) Kaci 04:59pm, 25 June 2008

Unlinked District stubs
The following district stubs exist, but were not linked to the main Krakow article.

 * Krakow/Lagiewniki
 * Krakow/Plaszow
 * Krakow/Podgorze
 * Krakow/Prokocim

I have listed these here so people can find them. -- (WT-en) Huttite 08:30, 27 July 2006 (EDT)

NPOV

 * The Catholic Church dominates much of the city, and it is a common site to see Catholic Nuns walking around. The Jewish district of Kazimierz gives a pleasing contrast to this.

It seems as though some one is afraid of Catholic Nuns.

 * That's the one of the most ridiculous thing I've read thus far. In no way does that imply someone is afraid of nuns.  My favorite part of Venice was the Jewish Ghetto because it was the opposite of Venice's main attraction - The St. Mark's Basilica. -- (WT-en) Andrew H. (Sapphire) 07:44, 7 November 2006 (EST)

I changed it since, aside from neutrality, it is not accurate. These days Kazimierz is about as Catholic as anywhere else in Krakow.

 * Good edit, but I thought I would just point out that Wikivoyage intentionally does not adhere to a NPOV policy. --(WT-en) Peterfitzgerald Talk 09:50, 2 May 2007 (EDT)

Name
All comments in this section have been moved to the first section "Cracow, not Krakow".

Diacritics
Why does this article use the diacritic over the O? Our policy is to use English, and there are no diacritics in English. The current article title is the Polish name of the city using the Polish alphabet. (WT-en) LtPowers 07:53, 14 September 2010 (EDT)
 * I don't know, the name of the article was like that when I started working on it few days ago and I thought this version was agreed. We can change it to 'Krakow'.(WT-en) Jjtk 03:15, 21 December 2011 (EST)

Districts revisited
Okay, so these districts need to be seriously revisited and I'm going to take a stab at organizing it. Apparently, there are 18 official districts, but that's too unwieldy and it would be ridiculous for a travel guide to break a guide to Kraków down that much, so I'm going to propose the following:
 * Kraków/North

 * Kraków/Stary Miasto - Old Town with most of the important attractions - Old Town/Rynek/Jewish quarter/Wawel.
 * Kraków/South
 * Kraków/West
 * Kraków/Nowa Huta (essentially the Eastern part of the city, but a Kraków/East is might be possible to cover everything that isn't exclusively Nowa Huta.

Plus, whatever other geographic areas that are necessary, but not too overwhelming for the reader. -- (WT-en) Sapphire • (Sapphire) • 14:47, 6 October 2010 (EDT)

 * I believe that Kazimierz/Jewish District should have its own article. It gets lost in the Old Town one and these two have quite different historical background, different feel from a tourist point of view and have well defined borders. —The preceding comment was added by (WT-en) Jjtk (talk • contribs)

Hey, districts again. The way Krakow is divided know looks more less like this. (I can't link it here, I messed up sth while uploading). I'd like to propose sth like this: It's similar to what (WT-en) Sapphire suggested above, we loose Zwierzyniec and Dębniki (which are quite empty anyway), and names like Nowa Huta, Podgórze that might be confusing as there really are smaller districts with these names. And it looks cleaner. Thoughts? -- (WT-en) Jjtk 04:03, 4 February 2012 (EST)

 * Ok, my first attempt at map making. -- (WT-en) Jjtk 11:28, 5 February 2012 (EST)

 * Great map! A nice addition to the Krákow. I think the Kazimierz name could be bolded somewhat, so it stands out better. Also, the neighborhood names are not really necessary, they could be added to the district maps if they're made someday. --(WT-en) Globe-trotter 15:03, 6 February 2012 (EST)

To get around
I wonder if there is a possibility to provide the article with a list of parking lots for cars as well as coaches near the city center. It would be very useful, I have long been struggling to fing a parking for a coach I am renting. Any help would be appreciated, which would of course be of use for the improvement of the article as well. (WT-en) Ferike333 14:07, 30 May 2011 (EDT)

Development
I think this page has developed much thus I am changing its status to a guide article and I think it has even a star potential. 1Arena1hu (talk) 19:51, 12 August 2013 (UTC)

 * It's not a guide yet. All districts have to be at usable status for it to be a guide. For star status, all districts must be at least guide status. Also, I think the See section should be expanded. Globe-trotter (talk) 20:04, 12 August 2013 (UTC)
 * I think all districts actually are at usable status. 1Arena1hu (talk) 20:07, 12 August 2013 (UTC)
 * Kraków/West might not be, but I honestly don't know what to put in Eat and Drink. Jjtkk (talk) 20:33, 12 August 2013 (UTC)
 * Sorry I've made a mistake I'll wait one day though (in case if I or someone else fulfil the requirements) and then downgrade it to usable. 1Arena1hu (talk) 10:53, 13 August 2013 (UTC)

Krakow/Katowice Airport
A user who added details (including flight list) of Katowice airport to this article wrote:
 * 'I wanted to upload the list of the destinations served from Katowice Airport, as it's the airport, which is s second airport serving Krakow city. the same is with Bergamo airport and Linate in Milan, or Sandefjord and Gardemoen in Oslo. Even despite lack of "Krakow" in its name, lots of people living in UK tend to chooose Katowice. What is more, the airport is a good alternative for the flights to/from Krakow, as the airlines operating from both are different, and offer different days or hours of flights.'

In my opinion it is enough to have that information in Katowice article (big city itself) and only mentioned and linked there in this one. There's already a lot of info Get in: By plane in this artice. Please weigh in. Jjtkk (talk) 16:34, 29 April 2014 (UTC)

 * I suggested and my suggestion was supported (I have to find where, I guess it was Talk:Flying) to have all information related to an airport in either the airport's article, or the article for the city the airport is serving. In case of confusion, this should be the city after which the airport is named, which is Katowice in case of the Katowice Airport. The other articles for which the airport can be a good entry point should mention the airport and link to the main airport article or the appropriate section of the destination article.
 * This is because updating information on airports, which does change ever so often (I am talking seasonal timetable changes, where destinations are dropped and added, ground transportation situation which changes, facilities open and closed, hours etc.), will be a chore and nobody will be able to track all the articles where the info needs to be updated. So we will end up with many articles giving possibly contradictory information on the same airport, and nobody will be able to establish which is correct and up-to-date, which will essentially make all this info useless for a traveller. PrinceGloria (talk) 06:19, 30 April 2014 (UTC)

Destination of the month?
Is Kraków ready to become Dotm? Or is anything missing? /Yvwv (talk) 16:12, 13 September 2022 (UTC)

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Spelling
I have tried to help with spellings, but there are two words I can not "translate" as I am not sure what the meaning is:

It is one of the best examples of Socrealist Architecture in Europe. It was not until the 1970s when the first church was built there and sacrified by Karol Wojtyla, later Pope John Paul II, as Nowa Huta became the first atheist district in Poland.

Maybe the writer could describe these in an alternate way here. (WT-en) OldPine 10:18, 10 June 2007 (EDT)

 * "Socrealism" is shorthand for "Socialist Realism", a philosophical/artistic movement associated with socialism; its artspeak. "Sacrified" sounds like an attempt at "sanctified", but using the wrong latin root. - (WT-en) Todd VerBeek 11:30, 10 June 2007 (EDT)

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Talk:Kraków/Old Town

This article needs to conform with the manual of style and listings should not be front linked. - (WT-en) Andrew Haggard (Sapphire) 03:17, 22 June 2006 (EDT)

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Kraków
Please ensure when uploading images you release the images under CC-BY-SA. I realized that you have released the images under GFDL, when you upload the images to Commons. We need to make sure the license in compatible with Wikivoyage's copyleft alright? Also you are the creator of the images and/or have permission or the right to use these images, right? Thanks! (WT-en) Sapphire 22:43, 7 April 2006 (EDT)

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Talk:Krakow/Center

Author wrote: ''Center is a dristrict in Krakow in Poland. It is the most attractive district in Krakow, consisting of the Old City and historical town and villages nearby like Kazimierz, Kleparz, Stradom, Piasek, Nowy Swiat, Srodmiescie Warszawskie and Wesola.''

Do we really need this article? It seems to me that Krakow shouldn't be further divided into districts with sub districts. (WT-en) Sapphire 12:34, 8 April 2006 (EDT)

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Talk:Kranjska Gora

The external link here points to somebodie's home page - most in French? --(WT-en) Nzpcmad 04:52, 28 Aug 2004 (EDT)

Not anymore. Here's the link for mining:

Kranjska Gora and Triglav National Park

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 * Ruski vojni ujetniki in Avstro-ogrski stražarji pred Ruska kapelico.jpg

 * Really dumb freedom of panorama issue (apparently, Slovenian copyrights extend for 120 years), though I'm inquiring about it in relation to this photo, which is on the page. Do we need a historical photo of this chapel? If not, we should download one of the newer photos in Commons:Category:Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass before they are deleted for the same reason. -- Ikan Kekek (talk) 03:15, 30 November 2022 (UTC)

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Talk:Kratie

Tour listings
Is the "Tour around Kratie" really in compliance with Project:Activity listings? Let's reach a consensus and act accordingly. I hope the tour operator comes by to make a good argument for the tour. (WT-en) Ikan Kekek 15:05, 29 April 2011 (EDT)
 * Update: I posted to User talk:175.100.127.67 asking the tour operator to come by and argue for the listing. (WT-en) Ikan Kekek 15:09, 29 April 2011 (EDT)

 * I agree that the listing does not appear to be in compliance with our policies, --(WT-en) ClausHansen 17:16, 1 May 2011 (EDT)

 * And note that the tour operator never attempted to argue for it, but is just another advertiser who thinks s/he can outlast our efforts to keep guides free of ads. (WT-en) Ikan Kekek 17:20, 1 May 2011 (EDT)

Wat Roka Kandal
Nominated as closed in this edit by (WT-en) Indocine, so moved here. -- (WT-en) felix 02:08, 10 November 2011 (EST)

 * These bungalows are by far the most romantic place to stay in Kratie. Two traditional wood houses, right on the river bank and next to a restored ancient pagoda, have been fitted with mod cons such as showers and air-con. Unfortunately they closed April 2010, due the Kracheh Province government did not extend the permission to run the bungalows since the German activities stopped at this time for the restauration of the Wat Roka Kandal

 * "Unfortunately they closed April 2010, due the Kracheh Province government did not extend the permission to run the bungalows since the German activities stopped at this time for the restauration of the Wat Roka Kandal"

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Talk:Krillville

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Comments
This island is awsome!! I visisted here a few weeks ago and is one of the most beautiful places on earth!!!

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Removed external link
Removed this as per Project:External links -- (WT-en) Tim 06:09, 27 August 2006 (EDT)

For more informations and photos see http://www.krkholiday.com

Credit
Some information in this article comes from Hitchwiki:Krk. Ikan Kekek (talk) 04:44, 9 January 2019 (UTC)

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Talk:Kruger National Park

Has anybody seen templates for National Parks or any other National that is worth having a look at? If yes please leave a note for me.

Thanks. (WT-en) Jens

 * None exist at the moment but it's a good idea, please follow up on Project:Article templates. (WT-en) Jpatokal 11:15, 17 May 2005 (EDT)

I start to post some pictures in the article and intend to bind them into the text that is going o follow within the next couple of days.

Thanks. (WT-en) Jens

Revert recent changes
Please consider that this page is still growing and I am at the beginning. I reverted back to one of my previous versions, because I was not happy about moving parts from Understand section to the see section, because I intend to write a extensive see section with several subsection as indicated. I hope that I considered  all  spelling suggestions from Nzpcmad and Jaktobal (Thanks for that) but maybe I missed some out.

The next couple of days I am going to work on the camp sites to get some meat on those and then I can probably work on the fun part: see section. Meanwhile I am still uploading some more pics and I hope somebody can help to arrange them nicely.

Thanks. (WT-en) Jens

KNP Map
I ask SANPark for the right to use their map on Wikivoyage and that was their answer. (WT-en) Jens

Hi Jens,

It is not a very useful map, but if it helps you - you may use it.

There is only one condition - you need to acknowledge the source of info and provide a link to www.SANPark.org from the material itself.

Kind regards, Nedret

Nedret Saidova E-Commerce Manager SANParks, South Africa Tel: +27-(0)12-426-5283 Cell: +27-(0)84-446-8581 http://www.sanparks.org/

Comments on KNP map

 * Unfortunately, I think this means that we cannot use this here. Since we re-license stuff using Project:Copyleft which does not enforce any such conditions, this is incompatible with Wikivoyage.  Thanks for trying though!

 * And if you're wondering why.... our idea here is that we want our guides to be reusable by hotel operators or tourist bureaus or the local library who can just print our stuff our (with an attribution to the original author(s)) and go ahead and photocopy away. We need to have just One Set of rules that these folks need to obey in order to reuse our stuff rather than forcing them to check every page and every image being reproduced to make sure it doesn't have extra conditions.  Secondly, it's really hard to link back to sanpark's website from a piece of paper :-).

 * And again, thanks for trying so hard to both improve Wikivoyage and do the Right Thing. I wish more people were as careful as you!  -- (WT-en) Colin 15:54, 7 Oct 2004 (EDT)

I think the map is good start, but it needs a lot more work. It does not provide information about gates and the camp listing is not complete. So I will do a better map as soon as I finished with the major work on the KNP.

(WT-en) Jens

Flora and Fauna guide
Instead of concentrating all the (excellent) photos & descriptions here in Kruger National Park, should we create a separate "African flora and fauna" page that could be linked to by any other safari and/or African national park pages? (WT-en) Jpatokal 08:03, 12 Oct 2004 (EDT)

Good suggestion. I could put that on my to do list and incorporate those pic and plants in other national park in Kenya, Tanzania once I get the KNP in a decent shape. Although, there are slight differences in fauna and flora between KNP, the Kalahari, Kenya,Tanzania and other parks. In the KNP you spot Zebras in small numbers and in Kenya you can see 100.000 and more in a herd just to mention one difference.

(WT-en) Jens 13:26, 12 Oct 2004

 * You could mention that in the article though, something like (terribly rough draft):
 * You can see a great deal of African flora and fauna at KNP, although you will only see small numbers of zebras.
 * And then in the Kenya article:
 * You can see a great deal of African flora and fauna in Kenya, including huge herds of zebra numbering 100 000 or more.
 * -- (WT-en) Hypatia 08:38, 12 Oct 2004 (EDT)

Article is a bit big
The KNP article, as good as it is, is a bit long with 40kb. I would say that the animal section could be shortened a bit, as there is now the really good African flora and fauna guide. What do you think? If no one rejects, I would clean the article within the nect days. 25/April/2005 - 14h30 GMT (WV-en) Felix

 * Well I think the article would benefit if one could provide more information about camps and atraction which I have not not covered. The animal and plant section is also quiet short and would benefit from some more pics rather than chopping it off.

 * (WV-en) Jens

 * Agree on the camps and attractions. Photos are also good. But why not shorten the description of animals a bit? It would be easy to set a link to African flora and fauna, so that interested people could follow this link. For most people it is more interesting how and where to find animals and how to identify them, than having big explanations about their breeding habits... (WV-en) Felix

Oh yes, we can revert the version again and again, but where is the sense in that??? (WV-en) Felix

Articles for bigger camps
Hi,

what about creating articles for each of the camps? They would be easier to find and the KNP article wouldn't be so crowded... Would make more sense in my opinion to put everything about the Skukuza Camp, like restaurants, accommodation, facilities and good game drives around the camp in one article, than to squezze everything into the KNP article. Opinions?

Cheers, (WV-en) Felix - 12/May/2005 15:33 (GMT)

 * First step-> created Camps in the Kruger National Park; this is only a try to give an overview. If someone got a better idea about how to organize the whole matter, please tell me.

I agree (WT-en) Nic

Hmmm, I'm not sure if I like having an article just for "Camps" -- it would be like having "Hotels in New York" which really goes against our article guidlines. What about treating camps like districts? Even if we do move towards camp aticles, all the general/overview information should go in the mail Kruger National Park article... (WT-en) Majnoona 10:32, 17 May 2005 (EDT)

 * Agree with Maj here, this division doesn't really make sense and I think the animal stuff should be shunted out into African flora and fauna instead, except maybe for critters that really are unique to KNP. 40k is not that much for an article, Japan is already pushing 100K.  (WT-en) Jpatokal 11:12, 17 May 2005 (EDT)

 * Totally agree on the animals (see discussion above). I actually wanted to treat the camps district like (see link created in the camps article: Kruger National Park/Skukuza). It would make it much easier to find information about a single camp. We could also add more facts, like the best routes to take from there, good animal spots or the nearest waterhole... It think all this would be a bit much for the Kruger article itself. Cheers, (WV-en) Felix - 10:33 (GMT), 19/May/2005

Sabi Sabi, Mala Mala in 'Get Out' ??
As far as I know, the 'Get out' section should contain modes of transport. Currently it contains 2 places to stay which should IMHO move to the 'sleep' section. Not only that, but the list is also very incomplete. E.g. Singita which has been voted the best hotel in the world is not even mentioned.

 * Feel free to plunge forward and add listings yourself in future! On the subject of get out, the Project:Park_template describes the get out section for having:  Nearby places that one may want to visit after leaving the park. Don't replicate information that's up in "Get in", though. If there's really no more extra information than "Turn around and go back the way you came", just leave this section out entirely. -- (WT-en) Tim 13:07, 16 August 2006 (EDT)

Removed huge list of plants/animals/birds/reptiles
I've ripped this out - most of it is already in the African Flora and Fauna page. (WT-en) Tim 12:33, 15 August 2006 (EDT)
 * This is left here so I can reintegrate parts of it in at next opportunity. (WT-en) Tim 18:58, 15 August 2006 (EDT)

Plants
The KNP is home of 336 tree species of which the Umbrella thorn, Baobab and Mopane are very prominent plants.

 * Baobabs (Adansonia digitata) occur in drier areas only. Their trunk is huge in proportion to the branches. It crown looks as if the tree had been turned upside down, because the branches are gnarled and twisted like roots. It has large white flowers from October to November and fruits in April and May. These fruits are often eaten by baboons and monkeys.
 * The Fever-tree Acacia (Acacia xanthophloea) is an easy to recognize tree. It's trunk is slender and the bark has an unique, yellow-green colour, as a result of minerals that are stored in the bark. It is called fever-tree, because in earlier times people believed they would get sick when coming close to this tree. It is heavily browsed by elephants.

For further details see also African flora and fauna.
 * The Umbrella Acacia (Acacia tortillis) is one of the best known trees of Africa, because of its typical umbrella shape. As its name suggests it is full of thorns and only specialist browsers can reach its leaves without suffering from the thorn defense (see also Giraffe).
 * Weeping boer bean (Schotia brachypetala) is a tree that prefers wet ground and is commonly found on river banks only after years of good rainfall. It has beautiful red flowers between September to October.

Birds
The KNP is home of 507 bird species of which some of them shown on pictures. See also African flora and fauna for further details

 * Carmine bee eater (Merops nubicoides)is an insect hunting bird that prays on bees and grasshoppers.
 * Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) can be spotted close to dams, when drying their feathers from a previous dive.
 * Fish eagle (Heliaeetus vocifer) is a fish hunter that can be spotted along the sabie river.
 * Helmeted guineafowl (Numida melagris) can often be spotted in small groups along roads when they are picking insects or seeds.
 * Redbilled oxpecker (Buphaguse rythrorhynchus) give relief to grazing animal, like Kudu, Impala or Rhino by removing ticks from the skin.
 * Spottedbacked weaver is a very colourful yellow bird with characteristic hanging nests. Breeding colonies can often be found along rivers and birds often visit camps for a few scraps of food.
 * Saddlebilled stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) is easy to spot because of its colourful appearance and its size. It spends the European winter in the KNP.

Mammals
Most visitor will regard mammals as the main attraction and often look out for the Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffallo) and there are another 140 different mammal species to look for as well. The term Big Five stems back from the times when animals were hunted. The Big Five were considered the most dangerous animals to hunt.

 * Burchells zebra (Equus burchellii) can be seen in small groups of less than 10 animals consisting of one stallion several mares and foals. The mare leaves the herd to give birth to the foal and rejoins after birth.

 * Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) form small groups and are seasonal breeders. Offspring arrives from November to February and is born within the herd. Calves may be defended fierce fully against any attacker.

 * Buffalos (Syncerus caffer)are fierce beasts. Males may reach up to 700 kg of weight. Buffalos live in herds and have strong social bonds. They can form groups of up to several thousand members when the environment permits and groups are organized by dominant males and females. Predators are actively attacked to defend calves, injured or old members. Mothers give birth to 40kg calves which are capable of walking shortly after birth. Calves are weaned after seven month, but stay close to their mother for 12 month. Their most preferred habitat are thickets and open savannah with protective properties.

 * Chacma baboons (Papio ursinus) live in social groups guided by a dominant male. Newborn baboons are black and are carried around by their mothers. They later ride on the back of their mother and after three to four month they change their colour to brown-grey like the adults.

 * Cheetahs are the fastest mammals on earth and feared hunters. You will have to be lucky to see them from very close because they tend to be hidden in high grass or you hide in the dense thicket of KNP. Cheetahs are usually singles and smaller groups are mother and offspring. They are active during the daytime and hunt in the cool hours of the day and reach maximum speed of up 100 km/h in a short and explosive burst and have to tackle their prey in a single attack. The preferred prey is Impala, but birds are on the menu as well.

 * Dwarf mongoose (Helogale parvule) live in social groups with one dominant breeding pair and the rest of the group assists with raising the offspring. The mongoose is active during daytime and they run quickly into their tunnels if frightened, but also return quickly and are funny to look at. They live often close to streams, rivers, ponds as well as along open camp sites surrounded by high grass and thicket. The mongoose lives on insects, small birds and eggs.
 * Elephants are among the most common sightings in the KNP and you will be able to see them from very close – and for some visitors probably to close and it is definitely nothing for a faint hart visitor. Elephants are the biggest land mammals and a male can weight up to 6000 kg and female can reach up to 3500 kg. They live in large family groups led by the most experienced female. Males are only tolerated till a certain age in the family and have to leave the family and form bachelors groups. Males join the group only when they are in must, but only the strongest bulls are tolerated. Elephants can often be seen around rivers when they have a bath and a good sip of water. Elephants can drink up to 160 litres of water and eat several hundred kilograms of plants per day. They are active at day and night time. Elephants are peaceful creatures and become aggressive only when attacked, wounded or when they want to protect their babies.

 * Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) are the tallest mammals on earth and male reach a height of up to 5.2 metre and females can be 4.7 metres tall and have a maximum weight of 1400 kg. They live in loose family groups and newborn calves join the group after one week. Young giraffes grow fast and reach one meter size within six month. Family groups can range from 4 to 30 members, but the structure is loose and fluctuations are common. Giraffes are browsers and can reach leaves that are not accessible by any other terrestrial mammal. To maintain such an enormous body on a vegetarian diet giraffes are eating up to 20 hours a day and rest only during the hottest hours of the day. Giraffes give birth after 450 days of pregnancy to a single calf of up to 100 kg and the calf can instantly stand on four legs and walks soon after.

 * Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibious) can frequently be spotted in the KNP for example in the Crocodile river. You may see them from very close at the Crocodile view point near the Crocodile gate. A ranger accompanies you to the river and you can see the hippos very close. Hippo calves have a birth weight of around 30 kg and are dependent on their mother for 5 month, after that they start to graze.

 * Impala (Aepyceros melampus) live in big herds and newborn lambs join the herd after 1-2 days. They are excellent sprinters and can outrun many predators. Another defense technique is confusing the attacking hunter. All members of the herd will jump around in different directions, so that the predator can not concentrate on a singel individual. Males have impressive horns, but these are mainly used for fights about females rather than a defence weapon.
 * Kudus (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) are big antelopes and very common in the KNP. Calves are born outside of the herd and are kept in a secret location for 1-2 weeks before they join the herd. They are loved in the national park, but farmers hate them, because a 2 meter high fence does not stop them from entering farm premises and eating the crops.

 * Lions (Panthera leon) are common in the KNP, nevertheless you have to be lucky to see them from very close. Lions hunt early in the morning or in the night and during the day they allow themselves to be lazy. Males often do not contribute to the hunting, but they demand their lion share and everybody has to wait until it is their turn. Their menu consists mainly of bigger mammals and Zebras seem to be their favourite if available. To see them in action you have to get up before crack of dawn or you see them only resting after a big dinner. Lion cubs are dependent on their mother for up to two years and they start to enjoy hunting when they are about 11 month old. Lions are social cats and live in prides of 3-30 lions with consists of 1-4 males, several females and cubs.

 * Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) has a bad reputation for no good reason. They are good hunters and are not only dependent on the leftovers from lions. Puppies rely on their mothers’s milk for 9-12 month and start to look after themselves with the age of 15 month. They live in packs of 3-4 animals and can form larger groups as well. The leader of the pack is a female and they hunt often during the night, but can be spotted during the daytime as well. They prey on insects, mammals such as zebras and wildebeest and sometimes they bring down a giraffe, or fight off lions from their catch and tend to explore bins in national parks.

 * Silver backed jackals (Canis mesomelas) are dog like animals with big ears and long tails. They live alone or in small groups and are night active in human areas. They can be seen during daytime in animal sanctuaries. Their diet is composed of everything they can tackle ranging from insects, hares to small antelopes, leftovers and in human settlements they sometimes live of sheep and goats.

 * Vervet monkey is a social monkey that lives close to rivers and feeds on leaves, fruits and insects. Family groups are up to 20 members strong. Newborn vervet monkeys are dependent on their mother for three month and from then on become youngsters.

There is no difference in colour between Black and White Rhinos.
 * White Rhinoceros (Ceratoterium simum) were extincted in the KNP and where re-introduced in their natural habitat and have developed very well since then. Calves can stand immediately after birth, but they are very slow at walking. After one month it can follow its mother grazing and stays close to its mother for up to three years.

 * Warthogs (Phacochoenerus aethiopicus) are medium sized mammalians having a mixed diet. Warthog babies are born at the beginning of the rain season (December-January) and life for the first 6-7 weeks in their burrow and then start to follow their mother.

 * Wild dogs (Lycaon pictus)live in packs of 10-15 members with hierarchical structure where only the dominant female has pubs and the rest helps to care for them. The pubs are born in a den and they stay there for up to three weeks before they explore their environment. After five weeks the pubs start eating regurgitated meat and after 8-10 weeks they leave the den forever and follow the pack. Wild dog sightings are always a big event so watch out for them because they are considered to be the rarest predator in Africa! Wild dogs are mainly active during the day and they hunt in the early hours or late afternoon. They prey on small mammals, like Impalas and Duikers and they manage occasionally buffalos, too.

Reptiles
The KNP is home of 114 reptiles such as crocodiles, snakes, geckos and turtles.

 * Crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) live along rivers and are very successful hunters and eat whatever they can. They control their body temperature by lying in the sun to warm up in winter or to cool down in water in the hot summer.

 * Leopard tortoises  (Geocholone pardalis) can be spotted best on tarred roads (they are virtually invisible in the high grass from a car), as they like to drink water from tarred roads.

For more details see African flora and fauna.
 * African Rock Pythons (Phyton sebae natalensis) can be found throughout the park, but often in woodlands and near permanent water.

useful research links
These links should be useful for the upcoming CotW. -- (WT-en) Tim 04:42, 16 August 2006 (EDT)

http://www.southafrica.net/

 * http://www.krugerpark.co.za/ private tour operator with helpful information.
 * http://www.kruger2canyons.com/ - the central sector of the Kruger National Park and the Central Lowveld region (extending up to the Blyde River Canyon and Panorama Route) together constitute the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere. This website is a guide to this UN-designated reserve, which recognises the global conservation importance of the Kruger and its environs, and the sometimes conflicting imperatives of stimulating economic development in and around the Park in order to ameliorate local poverty.
 * ecoAfrica's guide to lodges, safaris and rest camps in Kruger

Points needing resolving from discussion over DotM
This is what needs to be done to get the page ready for being a Destination of the Month candidate. -- (WT-en) Tim 13:04, 16 August 2006 (EDT)

Good article that will need a bit of MoSing, as some info is in the wrong sections. The Understand needs to be split up into climate/fauna etc. Having said this, the info is there and a CotW would sort it out. Possible candidate for Feb 07? It is also an African article, and we haven't had an African DotM since September 05. Finally, having this as DotM might also draw a few editors down to South African articles so we can get some more info into them! -- Tim 06:55, 15 August 2006 (EDT)

 * Whoa! This still needs quite a bit of work -- sections are unpopulated, key contact info is missing (and may be hard to get), and so on. Also, there needs to be discussion as to whether it's DotM or OTBP. I'm in favor of getting this into usable shape, for all the reasons you cite above, but it first needs to be improved to where it's ready, then scheduled into the appropriate slot (more likely OTBP than DotM, IMHO). -- Bill-on-the-Hill 08:48, 15 August 2006 (EDT)
 * Agree with Bill contentwise, but I do think this (just) qualifies for DOTM: it's probably Africa's best-known and busiest national park (a quick Googling says over 500,000 visitors yearly), although the huge size does compensate to some extent. Jpatokal 08:59, 15 August 2006 (EDT)
 * Okay. It's on the list of things to do! Tim 12:06, 15 August 2006 (EDT)

Removed contact details from sleep section
Dumping this here for future reference, but am planning to split each camp off as a district as mentioned above. Contact details will be in sleep sections for each camp page. (WT-en) Tim 17:45, 16 August 2006 (EDT)

 * Bookings can be made by email Traveltrade@parks-sa.co.za, online SA National Parks link, phone +27 (0)12 428-9111, fax: +27 (0)12 343-0905, by mail South African National Parks, PO Box 787, Pretoria 0001, South Africa

 * Districts are not appropriate for anything other than huge cities. If you absolutely must, and I'm not at all sure it's necessary (can't we just expand the current nutshell summaries a bit?), you should use the small city template. (WT-en) Jpatokal 22:42, 16 August 2006 (EDT)

 * If you look at the discussion above, there is plenty of scope for adding a heck of lot of information to each camp. The camps arent merely places to sleep, some have restaurants, shops, bars, and then you've got the fact that each camp has got local waterholes and other places that are great for seeing game.
 * What do you mean we should use the small city template - do you mean for the whole park, or for each camp? -- (WT-en) Tim 07:53, 17 August 2006 (EDT)

 * For each camp (or at least the ones that are big enough to warrant separate articles). (WT-en) Jpatokal 08:44, 17 August 2006 (EDT)

Camps in the Kruger National Park
Any reason why that pages exists? It just duplicates in formation already here. --(WT-en) Nick 13:27, 30 November 2006 (EST)
 * Wow! I didn't even realise that page existed.... Absolutely no point having it, the info just needs to be transferred into the relevant camp articles. -- (WT-en) Tim 15:58, 30 November 2006 (EST)

The information given in the Camps Section is totally unacceptable. It is riddled with MAJOR mistakes and incongruities! JUST ONE EXAMPLE is Pretoriuskop with accommodation for only 3!!!! persons per unit and shared ablutions!!!!

Intro photo replaced by map
I have replaces JensANDMarian's Kruger_monument_at_the_Kruger_Gate_Kruger_National_Park.JPG photo with a map, but that is a very good photo and should really be reused elsewhere on the page. If anyone can find a good place for it to slot in, please do so. -- (WT-en) Nick 17:56, 30 November 2006 (EST)

 * Cool map, but I think we should keep the pic at the top of the article, and put the map a bit further down and a bit smaller... Can't find this written out in any guideline or policy but photos tend to be a bit more exciting than maps! -- (WT-en) Tim 18:33, 30 November 2006 (EST)

January 2013 flood photos

 * --NJR ZA (talk) 14:44, 20 January 2013 (UTC)

Guide status?
This is one of the most elaborate articles on an African national park, and might be considered for Dotm. Is it good enough for guide status as is? Or are any specific improvements needed? /Yvwv (talk) 11:21, 26 January 2022 (UTC)

 * The eat section needs work before I would support it being upgraded to guide. SHB2000 (talk | contribs | meta.wikimedia) 11:23, 26 January 2022 (UTC)

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Official name
I can't keep up with all these name changes anymore. Any know if the official name of the town still Krugersdorp or has the town been renamed Mobale? --(WT-en) NJR_ZA 15:24, 8 October 2007 (EDT)

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strangely enough I walked & blogged this path in August 06 - http://irvken.net/blog/?p=280

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There are two articles on Krynica: Krynica and Krynica Zdroj, the latter being only an outline. As there is more content in Krynica I would recommend deleting Krynica Zdroj —The preceding comment was added by (WT-en) 83.175.191.32 (talk • contribs)

 * Redirecting is almost always easier and preferable than deleting, since it allows people to search for this name as well as the other, and because anyone can do it! --(WT-en) Peter Talk 12:50, 11 September 2008 (EDT)

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