SANParks invites participation in tourism research for people with disabilities
It does not only focus on national parks, but on all nature based venues that people travel to for relaxation or inspiration. If you are a person with...
Media Release: SANParks opens bookings for 2015 winter holidays
SANParks General Manager: Sales and Marketing, Bheki Zwane said the reason for opening both months at the same time is to make it easy for customers t...
Media statement from the Department of Environmental Affairs
The Minister of Environmental Affairs, Mrs Edna Molewa, published under section 11 (1) of the National Environment Management: Protected Areas Act, 20...
Media Release: Rhino Poaching update
The Kruger National Park continues to bear the brunt of rhino poaching in South Africa. Since January 2014, 351 rhino have been poached in the Park. T...
Media Release: SANParks applauds court sentence
Ephraim Bila and Ndombama Salvatore Nkuna were arrested in the Kruger National Park (KNP) in April 2013 by SANParks Rangers after they had killed and ...
Media Release: SA National Parks Week dates announced
Since its inception in 2006; national parks week has seen an influx of over 130 000 day visitors in all participating parks. The concept of National P...
Media Release: The 2014 Kudu Awards call for nominations
The Kudu Awards is an initiative that aims to reward stakeholders for their contributions and efforts in making South African National Parks the custo...
Media Release: Water in Knysna estuary meets set criteria
The area sampled is a site close to the Angling Club. “Last week”s sample results testing e-coli counts fall way below the 400 mark stipul...
Media Release: Invite to participate in the process of Panel of Expert investigating the feasibility of legalising rhino horn trade
The Minister of Environmental Affairs, Mrs Edna Molewa, invites stakeholders to register to participate in the process of the Panel of Experts investi...
Media Release: Youth gather at Marakele National Park for Environmental Education
“This initiative strives to enable learners of all ages to gain an understanding of the climate”s influence on society, as well as appreci...
Response to letter in the Knysna Plett-Herald
Furthermore, six households who received letters of eviction, are not SANParks employees, but private tenants. This was done within the organisation&#...
Rich, diverse sea wildlife
Africa”s oldest MPA in Tsitsikamma is home to a variety of sea life including dolphins and whales. Scientists use it as natural laboratory to co...
Media Release: Permits for operators using KNP border gates
This follows the signing of an agreement with relevant stakeholders from local government and cross border transport agencies in South Africa and Moza...
Media Release: KNP gate quotas set for the school holidays
Visitors are advised to either arrive at the gate very early in the morning because the service is on “first come first served” basis or p...
Media Release: SANParks gears up for tourism growth
Over the next 18 months, a total of more than R50 million will be invested into critical tourism destinations and gateways within the park including C...