SANParks News

Special offer on selected accommodation in the GRNP and GGHNP!

2013-05-22 08:53:38

South African National Parks (SANParks) is offering special discounts to short-notice online reservations for selected accommodation in the Garden Route and Golden Gate Highlands National Parks, between 23 and 30 May 2013.

Media Release: KNP to close more artificial water holes

2013-05-22 08:43:36

The Kruger National Park (KNP) in conjunction with South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will demolish four artificial water holes in the southern part of the Park in the week of 27 - 31 May 2013. Explosives will be used to demolish these structures; after which the rubble will be removed as part of the rehabilitation process.

Special offer on bookings at !Xaus Lodge in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park!

2013-05-21 08:47:49

A special offer of 40% discount on bookings made for !Xaus Lodge in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is now available via the SANParks online bookings facility.

Media Release: Promotions facility now available on the SANParks website

2013-05-20 11:34:08

South African National Parks (SANParks) is excited to announce that a new Promotions facility has been introduced to its website (www.sanparks.org). Visitors to the SANParks website will now be able to view all the current promotions from one easily-accessible portal.

Latest update on the Kruger National Park flood damage

2013-05-20 07:59:55

The latest update on the Kruger National Park flood damage as at 11:00 on 17 May 2013.

Update on Rhino Poaching

2013-05-16 07:42:32

Four people were arrested for poaching in the Kruger National Park during the past week as the total number of rhino killed for their horns increased to 313 nationally.

Media Release: Total black visitors increase in SANParks

2013-05-11 14:19:35

The South African National Parks (SANParks) said in an effort to transform the National Parks visitor demographics it has recoded good results with the increase in Black visitors.

Media Release: SANParks announces changes to rates for open safari vehicles

2013-05-11 14:16:35

The South African National Parks (SANParks) announced in a statement changes in the rate structure for South African residents and Southern African Development Community (SADC) nationals using Open Safari Vehicles (OSV’s) to experience the iconic Kruger National Park.

Media Release: Rhino poaching update

2013-05-09 10:57:40

8 May 2013 - Arrests for rhino poaching this week showed a considerable increase, with 11 alleged poachers being arrested in the eastern half of the country.

Earth Day celebrated in Camdeboo National Park

2013-04-24 08:31:12

Camdeboo National Park, outside Graaff-Reinet, spearheaded Earth Day activities in the town on Monday 22 April 2013 – encouraging environmental action in the area. This was the first time the Park joined in this international initiative by hosting its first ever border clean-up.

Media Release: Congratulations to Yusuf Abramjee

2013-04-23 13:11:31

SANParks would like extend heartfelt congratulations to Yusuf Abramjee on being honoured with The Order of the Baobab, the highest national order to be bestowed on a citizen or a foreigner by the Chancellor of Orders.