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Join SA National Parks Week virtual tour
South African National Parks (SANParks) invites you to visit National Parks during a free entry week starting from 16th –…
SANParks scales up efforts to clean up Garden Route
As part of its mandate to protect and conserve the natural heritage of the country, South African National Parks (SANParks)…
WWF and SANParks team up in fundraising efforts
There’s still a week to go for the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa and South African National Parks’…
No overnight accommodation yet at SANParks
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has not yet opened for overnight accommodation, as per Level 3 lockdown regulations on…
7 caught for illegally fishing in Tsitsikamma, defying lockdown
Seven (7) suspects were apprehended for fishing illegally in the Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area (MPA) on Sunday afternoon (5th April…
SANParks closes all tourism facilities
South African National Parks (SANParks) has closed all tourism facilities to the public, with immediate effect, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of…
New tariffs, discounts for Garden Route National Park
The Garden Route National Park has made adjustments, based on the projected rates for the consumer price index for 2019/2020…
Controlled burn great for ecology
Controlled burns are an essential component to a healthy ecology of an area, says Park Manager for the Garden Route…
Sedgefield and Wilderness precautionary measures in case of heavy rains
The South African Weather Services has issued a warning of heavy rains for Sunday evening (29 September 2019). SANParks in…
GRNP local visitors nearly double
The Garden Route National Park (GRNP) is celebrating an increase in its visitors by 95% during SA National Parks Week…
Memorable colourful free access week
South African National Parks closed its free access week with a bang on Sunday 15th September 2019. Speaking at a…
On Your Marks, Get Set…Two Weeks To Go To South African National Parks Week
South African National Parks (SANParks) in partnership with First National Bank (FNB) and Total South Africa is pleased to announce…
Voyage to Gough Island for George eco-team
Staff from the George eco-furniture factory (co-funded by SANParks) is heading to Gough Island this week to reconstruct a hut…
South Africa invited to free excursion in GRNP
South Africans are invited to escape the daily hustle and bustle and head to the Garden Route National Park (GRNP).…
Multiple interventions underway to address pollution
Authorities in Knysna including SANParks, the Garden Route District Municipality, the Knysna Municipality, the Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency, have instituted…
Upwelling events and fish wash outs explained
Article written by SANParks marine ecologist, Kyle Smith The beach is constantly changing, every day will be different. Sometimes the…
Progress of Garden Route National Park Farleigh Accommodation
South African National Parks (SANParks) has accommodated the Farleigh community in private establishments since the devastating fires of October 2018. …
Research confirms female elephant in the Knysna forest
Research conducted by SANParks scientists has confirmed the presence of a female elephant roaming the Knysna forest. Lizette Moolman, SANParks…
Wetlands through the eyes of young people_#WorldWetlandsDay2019
World Wetlands Day celebrated on the 02nd February annually provides a platform to raise awareness about wetlands. Four young people,…
SANParks loses 1 more life after Beervlei fire
South African National Parks (SANParks) announces the tragic death of Sandra Davidson, wife of a current employee, Hendrik Davidson. Her…
Acting Environmental Minister visit Garden Route fires and victims
The rain that fell in the Garden Route area last night brought much-needed relief and will indeed assist firefighters who…