Rhino poaching arrests
The arrested individual whose name cannot be made public until his appearance in court is suspected to be part of an active group of poachers operatin...
VHR fundraising initiative held in the UK
One of the United Kingdom (UK) based VHR members, Val Stephens, wanted to add her effort to the melting pot. She came up with an ingenious idea to hos...
Media Release: The Waterberg unites against rhino poaching on World Rhino Day
The campaign will run over the weekend of 20 – 21 September with participating role players and volunteers. On Friday the 20th of September ther...
Media Release: Organisations and individuals to register with DEA for rhino poaching and fundraising projects
The initiative is one of numerous steps being taken to rid the sector of illegitimate and ill-intended operations and ensure greater legitimacy of org...
Last-minute availability for the Nyalaland Wilderness Trail
Due to flood impacts, the Nyalaland Wilderness Trail is currently being operated from the Njari Fly Camp, and trailists meet at Mopani Rest Camp inste...
Latest update on the Kruger National Park flood damage
Camps Open: All camps have reopened. However, please take note of the following: Access to Balule Camp via Olifants River Causeway is still closed and...
Connecting young people to conservation
Jill Bunding-Venter, General Manager of the Garden Route National Park, says National Parks are a haven for the conservation of biodiversity, are rich...
Media Release: SANParks gives Science a boost
It is through the goodwill of the communities close to the national parks that the parks are recognised as one of the premier conservation and tourism...
Media Release: Post the Kiani Satu: Swartvlei Estuary
SANParks scientists caution that the successful re-opening of the Swartvlei estuary mouth at this time, and restoration of the channel to exactly the ...
Media Release: Mokala National Park expands
Mokala National Park was established in 2007 as an alternative to the Vaalbos National Park which was the subject of a land claim. This is the realiza...
Namaqua National Park Flower Report
According to Park Manager, Bernard van Lente we had very early, good rains in March and April, and then a hot dry spell in May. “It has since ra...
Media Release: Minister commends law enforcement agencies for work well done
The arrests bring to 191 the number of suspected rhino poachers arrested across the country since 1 January 2013. The law enforcement agencies, and ra...
Media Release: The Grail of all trails – The Otter
The trail itself is 42 kilometres long. It starts in Stormsriver Mouth Rest Camp and ends at the De Vasselot Rest Camp in Natures Valley. Lesley-Ann M...
Expression of Interest – Tourism PPP opportunity published on the SANParks website
More information available at: Request for Expression of Interest: Tourism PPP opportunity – TMNP Hoerikwaggo accommodation and related tourism ...
Promotion at Ebb & Flow (Wilderness) in the Garden Route National Park
The following terms and conditions apply: The special rates are available on all accommodation and camping types at Ebb-and-Flow Rest Camp. No discoun...