The waterhole fool-moon game count survey was conducted during the hottest period of the year (October) for a duration of 72 hours (3 days and 3 nights), which ensured that wildlife in the park is solely dependent on artificial water points. The survey was conducted at all the 13 water points (11 artificial and 2 fountains), with each water point having a team of eight people, working in shifts. The counting commenced on 12 October 2019, a day before the full moon and finished on 15 October 2019, a day after the full moon. The long-term success of wildlife monitoring (game count) in KNP is depended on the participation of the local and international community in such management events. A total of 73 local and international tourists participated in the annual game count of the park, to remedy the challenge of limited staff availability. The count was conducted from existing wildlife view platforms and waterholes that were deemed unsafe (Khaudum fontein and Shiyambi) were counted by staff members. Participants were briefed regarding the procedures of the game count before they left for their respective waterholes. This was done with the aim of educating participants of the full moon game count, guaranteeing their safety and ensuring that their presences at the waterholes do not influence the drinking behaviour of wildlife.