28 September 2018 – Partnership set to benefit Mandela students Students studying nature conservation at the Nelson Mandela University are set…
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Invitation to 4 X4 enthusiasts to a road less travelled in the Garden Route National Park
The SANParks Honorary Rangers, Wilderness Region, are calling 4X4 enthusiasts to the “Road Less Travelled Off-Road Experience” in the Garden…
South Africans invited to the Garden Route National Park from 10-15th September 2018
South African visitors are invited to the Garden Route National Park (GRNP) for free from Monday the 10- Saturday the…
#Saluting our Rangers on International Rangers Day
The Garden Route National Park (GRNP) is a picture-perfect open access Park with approximately 160, 000 hectares of unique fynbos,…
Garden Route National Park strengthens partnerships during Mandela Day centenary
SANParks employees in the Garden Route are taking more than 67 minutes to strengthen partnerships for Mandela Day centenary celebrations…
More Green Flags for GRNP hiking trails
An additional four (4) hiking trails in the Wilderness section of the Garden Route National Park received Green Flag accreditation…
‘Desired state’ of the Garden Route National Park
The picturesque 175,000 hectares Garden Route National Park (GRNP) consists of the previously proclaimed Tsitsikamma and Wilderness National Parks; the Knysna…
GRNP begins the review of its management plan process next week
South African National Parks (SANParks) begins the review of its Garden Route National Park (GRNP) management plan next week. This is the…
Security plans redefined for GRNP
SANParks teams met today in Knysna to revisit risks, threats and vulnerabilities to the Garden Route National Park and its…
Our very own Protea to represent SA in Australia! Go Chris!
The King protea (Protea cynaroides) is South Africa’s national flower. It has several colour forms and horticulturists have recognized 81 garden varieties.…
GR National Park ready to host visitors for the best Summer ever!
The Garden Route National Park (GRNP) is ready to welcome visitors to its picturesque three (3) sections (Wilderness, Knysna and…
Elfrieda Sacks clinched a Kudu same weekend as Demi Lee won Ms Universe
It is Elfriede Sack’s first National Award and recognition since 29 years ago when she started working for SA National…
Industry raises concerns over SANParks’ fee increase
The industry has reacted to South African National Parks’ (SANParks) recent announcement of its new fee structure for Table Mountain National Park…
After the rain: Swartvlei and Touws River (Wilderness)
Park Manager for the Garden Route National Park, Paddy Gordon has expressed relief that breaching was as closely aligned to…
SANParks responds to a warning of heavy rains
SANParks has placed the following measures to manage the possibility of a 100% predicted rainfall (Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning)…
SA’s national parks now on Google Street View
Google officially launched Street View imagery of all South Africa’s national parks, nature reserves, top tourist attractions and a host…
Overly impressive slackpacking is a winner!
People walk through nature for various reasons. Some for the therapy of walking through naturally scented paths- the aroma of…
Celebrating natural heritage in the Garden Route
SANParks celebrated the last day of SA National Parks Week in the Garden Roure National with a focus on celebrating…
SANParks implements Quick Payment Portal on the www.sanparks.org website
In an effort to simplify and streamline the process of making reservations, SANParks has implemented a “Quick Payment Portal” on…
2017 Free Access to National Parks starts in less than 2 weeks
South African National Park (SANParks) is again opening its doors for free from Monday, 18 September until Friday, 22 September…
Strike action by HOSPERSA members
South African National Parks (SANParks) management has confirmed that a number of employees who are members of the Health and…
SANParks meets dog owners half way
SANParks is meeting dog owners half way concerning walking dogs in the Garden Route National Park. New areas for walking…
Fire destroys restaurant & shop at Tsitsikamma SANParks
The fire in Tsitsikamma broke out in the kitchen of the restaurant and has affected the restaurant and the nearby…