SANParks
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Intensive protection zone is set to become a safe haven for rhino
SANParksWhile it is recognised that the ultimate solution to the rhino poaching scourge in the Kruger National Park (KNP) should…
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The numbers game gains momentum
SANParksThis August cabinet announced the tiers of its integrated strategic interventions planned for the management of our country’s rhino. It’s…
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Lethal combat not even enough to rid iconic park of resilient intruder from India
SANParksOne particular bird has emerged as a scourge the world over, taking over habitats as they go and wreaking havoc…
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Major upgrades for park’s 16th birthday
SANParksReceiving a R50-million present for your sweet 16th birthday is something that doesn't happen every day. SANParks has announced that…
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Plotting the deep secrets of our forests
SANParksForest trees grow slowly and can live for hundreds of years. In the forests of the Garden Route National Park,…
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Rebranding of trail aims to attract more avid hikers to South African golden oldie
SANParksExactly 50 years ago, in 1964, Tsitsikamma National Park was declared following the first World Conference on National Parks in…
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Birds of a feather do not flock together
SANParksSunbirds and sugar birds play an integral role in pollinating fynbos. Despite their obvious similarities, recent research conducted in Nature’s…
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Spectacular scenery awaits once you get behind the wheel and head for these roads
SANParksWhether you prefer scenic ocean drives or those with towering cliffs, our national parks have something for everybody. Spare a…
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Bats not to be feared, but handled with care
SANParksA swooping bat can send brave souls running for the hills as these winged creatures remind many of Count Dracula.…
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Conservation vital to freshwater fish
SANParksHidden below the surface of rivers and streams, freshwater fish are rarely seen and poorly understood by the average visitor…
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Creating greater awareness of the global importance of freshwater migratory fish
SANParksRivers have been manipulated for centuries for many reasons. Dammed rivers provide water for cities, irrigation for crops and massive…
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Progressive decline noted in park’s rivers
SANParksIt is no secret that one of the major gateways for pollution to enter the Kruger National Park (KNP), is…
