Impact of Eland on water resources within the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
The last time a similar movement of Eland into the South African side of the Park occurred, was in 2007. According to reports from staff who witnessed...
Media Release: SA commits to signing MoU with Vietnam to address rhino poaching
Contrary to recent media reports, both countries are still committed to entering into an MoU and discussions on a future date for both ministers to si...
Calling all talented architects to tackle a challenging competition!
SANParks has embarked on a fantastic project to increase tourism at the Cape Agulhas National Park through a challenging and creative design competiti...
SANParks launches the Orpen Live Webcam!
SANParks has launched the live video streaming of the Orpen webcam. This means that you will now be able to view the live streaming of all the action ...
Tsitsikamma Otter Trail Run once again exceeds all expectations!
The Otter Trail itself is a dream come true for many nature lovers and a worthwhile experience for all outdoor enthusiasts. The five-day, 42km trail i...
Media Release: Update on rhino poaching
The latest rhino poaching statistics indicate that a total of 455 rhinos have been lost to illegal killings since the beginning of this year, with the...
First Blue Flag beaches inside a National Park!
Following extensive research and negotiations with the affected Municipalities (George and Bitto), the Eden District Municipality, Rate Payers and the...
Media Release: Compass Group staff on strike in the Kruger National Park
Compass Group is responsible for the management of restaurants in the Kruger National Park. All the camps are affected except Mopani and Punda Maria R...
Media Release: One suspected poacher fatally wounded in Kruger National Park
One suspected rhino poacher was fatally wounded; another sustained gunshot wounds and is currently under police guard in hospital. The third suspect m...
Media Release: New accommodation bookings terms and conditions for 2013
This according to Bheki Zwane, SANParks General Manager: Sales and Marketing who said the new rules will apply to all accommodation bookings made from...
Media Release: SANParks announces early rate increase for 2009
The South African National Parks would like to announce that with effect from 01 September 2009 we will be implementing an annual rates increase, earl...
Media Release: The DEA updates on the work of the Rhino Issue Manager
The Rhino Issue Manager was appointed in May this year with the responsibility of conducting research and convening a series of stakeholder dialogues ...
Media Release: SANParks announces successful bidders
South African National Parks in 2000 embarked on its Commercialisation Strategy which aims to enable private operators to become involved in selected ...
Media Release: Marakele National Park safe following fire
According to the Marakele National Park spokesperson, Reynold Thakhuli a preliminary report indicates that only 20% of the 67 000 hectares of land has...
Media Release: SANParks supports World Rhino Day
According to Acting Head of Communications SANParks, Paul Daphne, “World Rhino Day is an opportunity to highlight the efforts being made to figh...