Media Release: Three suspected poachers die
During the confrontation three of the suspected poachers were fatally injured and one suspect was wounded. A fifth suspect managed to evade arrest and...
Media Release: Former SANParks CEO passes on
12 August 1930 – 2 February 2011 In his description of the late Dr Pienaar, Dr Mabunda said…”He was a dedicated conservationist...
Get a 40% discount when you book online for December 2011!
This discount applies to selected camps at eight different National Parks for the period of Thursday the 1st to Friday the 9th of December 2011. These...
Media Release: Rhino poaching update for January 2011
In the same period there have been 31 arrests made throughout the country, with 16 having been made in North West province, 10 in the Kruger National ...
Media Release: New plans in combating rhino poaching
South Africa has developed a new Rhino DNA Sample Kit in collaboration between the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory of the Faculty of Veterinary Science...
KNP’s S3 Road temporarily closed
The closure will allow for maintenance work to be carried out after the recent rains throughout the park. Also be aware that low water bridges and var...
Media Release: Another vet arrested for crimes against rhinos
Dr Uys was arrested through the efforts of the National Wildlife Crime Reaction Unit, led by the Hawks. He was charged for the illegal dehorning of 15...
Message from CE: Ban of alcohol for Day Visitors in KNP
Please see the following updates to this announcement: Media Release: KNP bans liquor in its public areas (9 March 2011)Media Release: KNP hails alcoh...
Media Release: SANParks deplores racism incident in Kruger National Park
This according to the General Manager: Media & Stakeholder Relations at SANParks, Reynold Thakhuli, who said his organisation strives to make the...
Media Release: 2010 Worst Year for Rhino Poaching
“The year 2010 will always be remembered as being one of the worst years for conservation in the Republic of South Africa (RSA) because of the r...
4×4 course to aid rhino conservation
This course is aimed at all 4×4 drivers and will take place on 5 March 2011. Over 300 rhinos were killed for their horns across South Africa in 2...
|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP: Campsite and accommodation updates
Accommodation availability thus far: at most 4 campsites chalets For further queries contact: Reception: (027) 831 1506Park Manager Nick de Goede: 072...
Park News: Cape Region – October edition
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Media Release: KNP gate quotas in force during the 2010 festive season
Day Visitors are advised to make prior booking arrangements in order to secure their entry and reminded that gate daily quotas will strictly be enforc...
Media Release: KNP opens its gate for the locals to harvest mopani worms
Beneficiaries of the project will be sourced from the local communities (park forums) that are found outside the targeted areas provided participants ...