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Archived News
Media Release: Poachers relentless in bloody pursuit of rhino horn
Date: 2010-07-28
South African National Parks (SANParks) confirmed today (Wednesday, 28 July) that the total figure for rhinos poached in the country since January this year, is 152.
Media Release: Rape Incident did not take place in Addo Elephant National Park
Date: 2010-07-26
South African National Parks (SANParks) wishes to clarify that a rape incident which took place on Saturday 24 July, did not happen in the Addo Elephant National Park.
Richtersveld’s Ganakoeriep Wilderness Camp can soon be booked online!
Date: 2010-07-16
Ganakoeriep Wilderness Camp in the Richtersveld Transfrontier National Park will be officially placed on the online booking system for reservations as from 1 August 2010.
SANParks’ Mandela Day dedication of 67 minutes of service begins early
Date: 2010-07-15
Given that Mandela Day falls on a Sunday, South African National Parks (SANParks) will be honouring Former President Nelson Mandela’s call to dedicate 67 minutes of time to the service of our communities on Friday, 16 July 2010.
Media Release: Another suspected poacher arrested in KNP
Date: 2010-07-14
South African National Parks (SANParks) announced today that the Kruger National Park (KNP) Rangers arrested another Mozambican suspected poacher in the national park on Monday evening, 12 July 2010.
Media Release: Hikers in stable condition after buffalo attack at MZNP
Date: 2010-07-13
The three hikers who survived the attack by a buffalo bull on a hiking trail in Mountain Zebra National Park (MZNP) yesterday are in a stable condition in a Port Elizabeth hospital.
Media Release: Man killed by buffalo on hiking trail in MZNP
Date: 2010-07-13
A man has been killed and another two women and a man injured by a buffalo bull on a hiking trail in Mountain Zebra National Park (MZNP).
MZNP hiking trails closed
Date: 2010-07-13
All Hiking Trails in the Mountain Zebra National Park (MZNP) have been closed with immediate effect until further notice.
Media Release: Four suspected rhino poachers arrested in KNP
Date: 2010-07-12
The South African National Parks (SANParks) Environmental Crime Investigation (ECI) team and rangers arrested four suspected poachers in the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Saturday, 10 July 2010.
West Rand HRs open Tsugulu 4x4 Eco-Route
Date: 2010-07-08
On the Easter weekend and again on the weekend of 23 to 27 April 2010, a group of 16 Honorary Rangers (HRs) of the West Rand Region began the task of opening the Tsugulu 4X4 Eco Route.
Media Release: Camdeboo National Park to develop bushcamp and campsite
Date: 2010-07-02
In an exciting new development, South African National Parks (SANParks) has commenced with the construction of a bush camp in the Camdeboo National Park in the Eastern Cape.
Park News: Cape Region - June edition
Date: 2010-07-01
The Park News for the Cape Region has released it's June edition highlighting soccer fever within the region, the celebration of the Kudu Awards, as well as new appointments.
Media Release: War on rhino poaching still on
Date: 2010-07-01
The South African National Parks (SANParks) said in a statement today (Thursday, 1 July 2010) that rhino poaching throughout the country continues to escalate at an unprecedented rate since the beginning of the year.
Do you want to tackle KNP’s 4x4 Lebombo Eco Trail – now is your chance!
Date: 2010-07-01
Are you seeking an adventurous outdoor experience – then the 4X4 Lebombo Eco Trail is something to try! Currently, there are two 4x4 vehicles available for the Lebombo Eco Trail on 11 July 2010. So, go on make that booking!!
12th West Rand Honorary Rangers Birding Weekend a success
Date: 2010-06-29
The 12th West Rand Honorary Rangers' Kruger National Park (KNP) Birding Weekend held in January this year was once again a great success.
Media Release: Archaeological research at Gaza Gray outpost of Steinaecker’s Horse in KNP
Date: 2010-06-29
From 1 - 14 August 201 an archaeological excursion will again be conducted at one of the outposts of the Steinaecker’s Horse unit in the Kruger National Park (KNP).
Escape to Cradock during the World Cup
Date: 2010-06-25
Mountain Zebra National Park has joined forces with guesthouses, restaurants and shops in Cradock to provide a wealth of entertainment for those who want a quiet and quaint getaway from the World Cup crowds.
Media Release: SANParks offers KNP holiday to Bafana squad for entry into World Cup second round
Date: 2010-06-21
Dr. David Mabunda, Chief Executive of South African National Parks (SANParks), announced today that if Bafana Bafana got through to the next round of the World Cup, SANParks would offer the members of the current squad, a weekend holiday, with their families, at the world renowned Kruger National Park (KNP).
Media Release: Bird Island penguins given relief
Date: 2010-06-17
After heavy losses of penguin chicks due to extreme winds and cold, wet weather, the colony of African penguins on the Addo Elephant National Park’s Bird Island in the Eastern Cape has been given relief by clearing weather.
Media Release: Penguins suffer under harsh weather conditions
Date: 2010-06-17
Extreme winds and cold, wet weather have taken their toll on the breeding colonies of African penguins on Addo Elephant National Park’s islands in the Eastern Cape.
Media Release: Suspected rhino poacher shot in the KNP
Date: 2010-06-15
Kruger National Park (KNP) Field Rangers shot and injured a suspected rhino poacher whom they arrested yesterday (Monday, June 14, 2010) in the Vlakteplaas area.
Addo goes wild with World Cup Fever
Date: 2010-06-15
Staff at Addo Elephant National Park have been counting down the days to the start of the Soccer World Cup.
KNP offers transport for matches in Nelspruit/Mbombela
Date: 2010-06-14
The Kruger National Park (KNP) is offering guests that stay at Skukuza, Pretoriuskop and Berg-en-Dal who wish to attend the matches in Nelspruit / Mbombela the opportunity to travel there and back by bus on the match days, namely 16, 20, 23 and 26 June 2010.
Get a 20% discount when you book at Storms River
Date: 2010-06-14
Storms River Rest Camp in the Garden Route National Park (GRNP) is currently offering a 20% discount on all its accommodation from this month to the end of August.
Media Release: Stakeholders join hands for a clean Kruger
Date: 2010-06-10
With its aim of building awareness about the dangers of litter to the environment, especially in a national park, the “Keep Kruger Clean” campaign has for the past four years, brought different stakeholders together to fight for a litter free Kruger National Park (KNP).
Web availability displaying delayed data
Date: 2010-06-09
The current availability for web bookings is displaying delayed data due to technical difficulties.
Media Release: Record price for Addo buffalo at Kirkwood auction
Date: 2010-06-08
Disease-free buffalo from the Karoo and Camdeboo National Parks fetched top prices at the Kirkwood Wildlife Auction held in the Eastern Cape this past Saturday.
Media Release: KNP rangers recover stolen trucks in an ambush
Date: 2010-06-08
Kruger National Park's (KNP’s) Phalaborwa Rangers together with local police recovered two stolen trucks of a Hino Tipper 700 model at Malopeni area in the Phalaborwa Ranger Section on Tuesday, June 1, 2010.
Online Booking System offline today & tomorrow
Date: 2010-06-07
The Online Booking System will be offline today and tomorrow, 08 June from 6:30pm to 12:00pm and 9 June from 7:30pm to 12pm - where routine maintenance work will be carried out.
KNP increases daily gate quotas for visitors’ convenience
Date: 2010-06-02
The management of the Kruger National Park (KNP) announced yesterday (Tuesday, 1 June 2010) that they will increase the quota on the number of people allowed to enter the KNP by 10% at each of its 10 gates.
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