Shivapindar Search for the Niger By shivapendar Period: Jan 1, 1794 to Nov 20, 1805 discover of the Niger Feb 7, 1794 Park decides to explore the Niger Jul 7, 1795 reaches coast of Africa Dec 2, 1795 Park sets off his searching for the Niger Mar 1, 1796 Park is capchers by king of Ludamar Jul 1, 1796 Park escapes from the prison Jul 20, 1796 Park sees the Niger for first time Jul 29, 1796 Park and his horse collapses Apr 19, 1797 Park goes back to GreatBritain Apr 28, 1805 returns to Africa Aug 19, 1805 Park and his group[10 people] reach the Niger for second time Nov 15, 1805 Park sents a letter home to Great Britain Nov 20, 1805 Park and his men set off down the Niger in a canoe,no body sees them again