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Media Release: Stricter movement control in Kruger National Park for the welfare of rhino
The boom gates will be manned by the Rangers and will be operational effectively from Friday, June 5, 2015. The IPZ barriers are found on: H1-2 road north-east of the Sand River low water bridge, H12 road – on the Sabie high level bridge and on H10 between Lower Sabie and Tshokwane.
“We are continuously taking steps to increase security in the Park in our quest to continue to provide security for our rhino which is severely under attack by poachers. Restrictions at these areas will allow us to closely monitor the movements associated with nightfall;” said the KNP”s General Manager: Communications and Marketing, William Mabasa.
Part of the IPZ”s long term plan is to also improve fencing on both western and eastern borders; which will include fixed obstacles. “These strategies are expected to improve on assessment in terms of surveillance, early warning and detection” concluded Mabasa.
Issued by:
Communications & Marketing Department, Kruger National Park
Tel: 013 735 4262, cell: 082 807 1441
Email: [email protected]
Enquiries:
William Mabasa
GM: Communications and Marketing, Kruger National Park
Tel: 013 735 4363, cell: 082 807 3919
Email: [email protected]