Malelane Gate to Close Temporarily due to Planned March by Unemployed Youth
Access to the Malelane Gate in the south of the Kruger National Park will be closed temporarily on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 due to a planned march b...
South African National Parks (SANParks) finds itself in a somewhat unique situation as the deposits paid by guests are not put to book until they actually stay in the national parks.
Therefore there are complications regarding VAT charges on existing bookings with payments made before 1 April 2018 and stays after 1 April 2018. We are in process of obtaining legal and tax advice to ensure compliance in finalising our position on this matter and will make an announcement once this has been completed. Our sincere apologies for the confusion and delay caused.