SANParks responds to the branded restaurants debate
The debate seems to be following a few specific themes, namely; What research was done to inform the decision to solicit Branded Restaurants? There wi...
An analysis of restaurants and shops in the South African National Parks
SANParks is of the view that the introduction of South African Restaurant Brands through a franchise model will resolve the problems that are currentl...
Media Release: Poachers Arrests for the month of October 2013
The Park has been under tremendous pressure from poachers, as it is home to over ninety percent of the global population of both white and black rhino...
Media Release: Procedure regarding scattering of ashes in the KNP
This practice, which has been in place for years has reached a stage wherein management now finds containers, caskets/urns, small tombstones, crosses,...
Media Release: SANParks announces new restaurants and key Public Private Partnerships
A new retail agreement was signed between SANParks and Tourvest for operations in the Kruger National Park (KNP), Tsitsikamma and Addo Elephant Nation...
Media Release: Christmas bookings still open and available
Bheki Zwane, General Manager: Marketing and Sales, says “there is still space available between 4 December 2013 and 13 January 2014. Consider sp...
Notice to Wild Card members
Visitors entering Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife entrance gates with a Wild Card, are required to produce proof of Cluster membership and validity in the form ...
Media Release: Historical collaboration brings hope to rhino plight
Amidst the growing concerns surrounding fundraising schemes exploiting the current heightened rhino awareness, the “Adopt So Our Rhinos Don̶...
Special offer on summer breaks in the Kruger National Park
On offer is 20% discount on accommodation at: Bateleur Bushveld Camp, Boulders Bush Lodge, Letaba Rest Camp, Mopani Rest Camp, Olifants Rest Camp, Pun...
Media Release: SA and Laos to sign an agreement to protect and conserve rhino
The signing of the MoU will be accompanied by the endorsement of an Implementation Plan putting into immediate action concrete steps to, among others,...
Media Release: New guards boost security in the Kruger National Park
“The new recruits are meant to mainly manage access control at the entrance gates, provide asset security, monitor and control movement control ...
Media Release: Ecosystem study in Knysna
The purpose of this analysis is to develop a better understanding of the services being generated by the natural systems around Knysna and on which th...
Media Release: 2013 SA National Parks Week a roaring success (updated)
This year”s event launched at Mokala National Park outside Kimberley on 9 September 2013 saw an increase of 37.3% resulting in a total number of...
Media Release: Merrell Eden Duo comes to the Garden Route National Park
Event organisers 24-7 Adventures sponsored by Merrell, a premium outdoor footwear brand say this year”s participants have registered in numbers,...
Disease free buffalos re-introduced in Marakele National Park
This according to SANParks Head of Veterinary Wildlife Services, Dr Markus Hofmeyr who said the re-introduction of this high value species follows the...