Cape Agulhas Lighthouse proudly restored and open to visitors
After more than 150 year”s duty and excessive weathering at the southern tip of Africa, the lighthouse required urgent restoration. Built in 184...
Karoo National Park opens new rustic accommodation – Afsaal Cottage
The little stone building was once a shepherd”s hut on a farm which has since been incorporated into the park, and which has undergone renovatio...
Christmas in Addo Elephant National Park
Restaurant Manager, Wayne Range, says the three-course meal, featuring a three-meat main course, was well-received by patrons last year. “Judgin...
Entertainment galore for kids this December in Mountain Zebra National Park
The free programme is open to all children between the ages of six and 16, as well as those young at heart. The game drives, however, are only for the...
Fun-filled holiday programme for youngsters at AENP in December
The Park”s People and Conservation Department will be running a special programme for the young ones between 14 and 31 December, with the except...
Media Release: SA National Parks mourns the passing of Tata Madiba
The Chief Executive Officer of SANParks, Dr David Mabunda passed on his condolences on behalf of SANParks. “It is befitting to pass our heartfel...
What to do this Holiday around TMNP
Tips to enjoy a safe and happy holiday: Take a hike, but don”t go on your own. Walk in a group of at least 4 people at the speed of the slowest ...
Media Release: Possible solutions to Rhino horn scourge debated by Parliamentary committee
Rhino poaching across South Africa and Africa has risen sharply in the past few years and has threatened to reverse the hard-won population increases ...
KNP Gate quotas in force during the 2013 festive season
To avoid disappointment, Day Visitors are urged to book in advance in order to secure their entry in the park since daily quotas will be strictly enfo...
New activity introduced at Storms River Mouth, Tsitsikamma
Stand Up Paddleboarding, also known as “SUP”, is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world. SUP is a combination of surfing and...
Statement on the outcomes of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
The nineteenth international climate change Conference of the Parties (COP19) and itsKyoto Protocol (CMP 9) closed late on Saturday, 23 November 2013 ...
Speech by the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs at Portfolio Committee
Chairperson of Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs, Advocate Johnny de Lange, Members of the Portfolio Committee on W...
Hotel system implementation at Golden Gate Hotel and Chalets
SANParks is implementing a hotel management system for the Golden Gate Hotel and Chalets, which is going live on 3 December 2013. The new system will ...
Media Release: NPA, Police & SANParks commended for work in addressing poaching
The men – Philani Khanyile and Nhlathu Siyaya – were arrested at a roadblock in November 2010. The rhino horns were discovered in their ve...
SANParks rangers neutralise more suspected poachers
The activities both inside the KNP and within the adjacent areas to the west of the park and along the eastern boundary within Mozambique this week le...