Reminder On The Use Of Drones In The Kruger National Park
South African National Parks (SANParks) would like to remind the public that flying of unmanned aerial vehicles which are commonly known as drones is ...
Media Release: Exciting planned upgrades will not hamper visitor experience
The gate project is expected to start in early 2016. “Visitors will be able to access the Park through a newly developed temporary access route just behind the new office building.” All upgrades in the Park are planned on an existing footprint.
The upgrades are eco-friendly and will make ample provision for universal access (all revamps have wheelchair accessibility considerations).
The Park attracts both soft and hard adventurers with its multiple activities including water-related mostly organized by concessionaires operating from the Park (snorkelling, kayaking, lilo, swimming, black water tubing, stand up paddling) and also forest excursions (12 of the Park”s hiking trails have Green Flag status making it the only National Park in South Africa with so many concentrated day and overnight nature walks that meet International standards).
“We have planned for all activities including the restaurant to operate fully throughout” affirms Meyer.
The 1000- year old Outeniqua Yelloowwood with a Boardwalk is also an attraction that is open to members of the public and can be accessed via segways.
According to the Park”s State of Knowledge report (2014), the most common species of trees are milkwood, real yellowood, stinkwood, Cape blackwood, forest elder, white pear and candlewood, and gigantic Outeniqua Yellowoods. Mammals found in the Park include caracal, blue duiker, grysbok, bushpigs, the Cape clawless Otter. They come out and night to hunt for food.
Media enquiries:
Nandi Mgwadlamba
Tel: 044 302 5633, cell: 078 702 9663
E-mail: [email protected]