VHRs appoint new Regional Management Committee for their region
The VHRs are located in cyberspace, with members in all parts of the country and even as far as the Netherlands. The SANParks Forums is where the VHRs...
Opinion piece on Kruger’s new hotel developments published
Please see full commentary here....
Media Release: Three suspected rhino poachers arrested in the KNP
The poachers were found in possession of a 458 hunting rifle, an AK 47 assault, two axes and other ammunition. No animal carcass was discovered at the...
SANParks reaches out to communities with a dedicated levy
This according to SANParks Senior General Manager: Corporate Social Investment, Elizabeth Mhlongo, who said all new accommodation and activity booking...
Flower Report for Namaqua National Park – Skilpad Section: 27/06/2011
Rainfall, Skilpad section, Namaqua National Park: April 2011: 3.3mm (but had 27.8mm in March 2011) May 2011: 65.8mm June 2011: 75.7mm (to date) Althou...
Media Release: Penguins sent home to Bird Island
Sixty penguins were released onto Bird Island yesterday while another 50 penguin juveniles were transported back to Bird Island by boat last week afte...
Media Release: Launch of SANParks Honorary Rangers website
This website will showcase the activities of the movement and give the public the opportunity to support our initiatives. The SANParks Honorary Ranger...
News Release: SANParks receives DNA sample kits to fight rhino poaching
Speaking at the handover ceremony, SANParks, Chief Executive Officer, Dr David Mabunda said throughout the years DNA evidence has ensured that crimina...
Road/Facility closures & accessible areas for Augrabies
The following facilities are available: The road into the scenic area, including the three lookout points overlooking the river namely Oranjekom, Arar...
Media Release: SANParks puts translocation of rhino into perspective
Ike Phaahla, SANParks Media Specialist, was quoted in a Sunday newspaper as contradicting the Minister by stating that the programme would only be imp...
Media Release: SANParks CEO opens state-of-the-art Educational Centre in Marakele
The Thutong Environmental Education Centre was made possible by a generous sponsorship of R 7,9 million from Anglo American Chairman”s Fund and ...
GRNP’s Wilderness Section will re-open on 16th June
There was not much damage to any accommodation units; however, the campsites, electrical outlets as well as sewage pumps were severely affected. The m...
Winter Wonderland at our very own Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Though the snowfall was scattered and patchy, it was a spectacle to behold nonetheless. In some areas, the ground was barely covered whilst in others,...
Wilderness Rest Camp closed – evacuation in process
All roads are currently closed. We will keep you informed as news arises....
Media Release: Two suspected rhino poachers arrested in the KNP
During the incident one of the suspected poachers was shot and wounded and is currently receiving medical attention in hospital. Two firearms, an AK47...