The Kruger National Park has been implementing a new policy regarding artificial waterpoints in recent years. Starting in the 1930s, more than 360 boreholes were drilled and 50 dams constructed. This water for game programme has now been reversed, and many boreholes have been shut.
The closeness of the water points is thought by some to be a major factor in the rapid growth of Kruger's elephant population. It is generally agreed by a variety of ecologists that the closure of the waterholes will result in an increase in the park's biodiversity.
| Borehole | Section | Drill Date | Date Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mavumbye | Satara | 1950-01-01 | 1972 |
| Machayipan | Pafuri | 1961-01-01 | 1980 |
| Nsemane | Satara | 1950-01-01 | 1982 |
| Rhilazeni | Satara | 1950-01-01 | 1982 |
| Sweni | Nwanetsi | 1950-01-01 | 1982 |
| Olienhoutfontein | Pretoriuskop | 1976-11-02 | 1989 |
| Bvumanyundu | Pafuri | 1964-09-08 | 1990 |
| Rhidonda | Phalaborwa | 1975-01-01 | 1991 |
| Mack | Crocodile Bridge | 1976-08-31 | 1992 |
| Rietpan | Tshokwane | 1983-01-01 | 1994 |
| Metsimetsi | Tshokwane | 1971-07-12 | 1995 |
| Ribbokrand | Tshokwane | 1973-01-01 | 1995 |
| Ruigtevlei | Skukuza | 1975-04-25 | 1995 |
| Koorsboom | Pafuri | 1980-03-01 | 1996 |
| Kremetart | Pafuri | 1975-09-13 | 1996 |
| Buffeldoring | Crocodile Bridge | 1973-01-01 | 1998 |
| Bejane | Skukuza | 1971-08-01 | 1999 |
| Biyamite | West Pretoriuskop | 1965-07-01 | 1999 |
| Jock | Malelane | 1973-01-01 | 1999 |
| Kirkman | Pretoriuskop | 1950-01-01 | 1999 |
| Lushof | Tshokwane | 1976-08-17 | 1999 |
| Manyahule | Skukuza | 1970-08-01 | 1999 |
| Mavukani | Stolsnek | 1965-10-01 | 1999 |
| Mikstok | Stolsnek | 1976-10-16 | 1999 |
| Mlambane West | Stolsnek | 1973-01-01 | 1999 |
| Môrester | Pretoriuskop | 1976-10-28 | 1999 |
| Newu | Stolsnek | 1965-11-01 | 1999 |
| Ngwenyeni | Stolsnek | 1965-07-01 | 1999 |
| Nkombanine | Stolsnek | 1969-07-01 | 1999 |
| Nwatindlopfu N | Tshokwane | 1962-07-01 | 1999 |
| Peru North | Houtboschrand | 1958-01-01 | 1999 |
| Sithungwane | Pretoriuskop | 1965-07-01 | 1999 |
| Vutomi Boloop | Tshokwane | 1969-07-01 | 1999 |
| Shitlhave | Pretoriuskop | 1965-07-01 | 1999 |
