Media Release: Success of “Operation Rhino Alive” in the Kruger National Park
In an operation involving members of SANParks, the SAPS and SANDF on 15 December 2012, three suspected poachers were arrested in the Tshokwane area, w...
Media Release: Karoo National Park extends fence
Park Manager, Nico van der Walt, says “The old fence divided the rest camp (chalets) and the caravan park. However, the extended fence now inclu...
Media Release: Conservation efforts impacts on rates at National Parks
This, according to Joep Stevens, SANParks General Manager: Strategic Tourism Services,, who said this increase has been brought about by the provision...
Media Release: Escape to the outdoors this Festive Season
How to make the most of your visit: Don”t just drive around our beautiful city – get out of your car and take a walk. There are plenty lig...
SANParks Accommodation Availability now on Facebook!
South African National Parks (SANParks) is pleased to announce that fans of the SANParks Facebook page will now be able to view accommodation availabi...
Media Release: SA and Vietnam sign MoU to fight rhino poaching
The objective of the MOU is to promote cooperation between the two countries in the field of biodiversity management, conservation and protection. Par...
Media Release: KNP to enforce gate quotas during the festive season
Day visitors planning to visit the park during this festive season are reminded that gate quotas will be enforced. Day visitors are advised to make a ...
Media Release: Weather conditions favour fires in Table Mountain National Park
The Park”s preparation for the 2012/13 fire season was severely tested over the past two days with four fires across the peninsula: one in Newla...
Media Release: Table Mountain National Park takes top spot
Table Mountain National Park performed exceptionally well in the core functions of conservation, constituency building and tourism development, includ...
Media Release: SA and Vietnam to sign MoU in the field of biodiversity conservation
Ms Edna Molewa, the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, will next week sign a Memorandum of Understanding with her counterpart, the Minister ...
Media Release: SANParks and private sector take rhino poaching war to the skies
Efforts to combat rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park were bolstered this morning as the Ichikowitz Family Foundation and South African Nationa...
Media Release: Table Mountain National Park inaugurated as New 7 Wonder of Nature
Table Mountain was named an Official New 7 Wonders of Nature in May 2012 and rightfully won the opportunity to take its place in the history books of ...
Media Release: Conservationists celebrated at Kudu Awards
According to Dr David Mabunda SANParks CEO, “The Kudu Awards is an important initiative that recognises external stakeholders for their contribu...
Media Release: Table Mountain NP Visitor Safety Team ready and prepared for season
SANParks CEO, Dr David Mabunda, addressed and inspected the rangers, along with Brigadier Dyantyi, Provincial Crime Prevention Officer for the South A...
Media Release: Agulhas lighthouse under renovation
Transnet, the owner of the actual lighthouse, has already started with the renovations on the building. In lieu of the fact that tourism season is on ...