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Auf Insta kam eine Ankündigung, die 7 Zelte sind buchbarwie 2017 angekündigt
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Save the Date! Nkuhlu Tented Camp is officially opening its doors on 14 June 2023!
With seven self-catering tents overlooking the Sabie River, you’re right in the heart of Big Five Country.
Do not miss out on our launch rate of R4995.00 per room per night!
Want to book your unforgettable safari experience?
Contact our lovely reservations team who are eagerly waiting for you – cro@aha.co.za
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OPENING SPECIAL
Tented Suite: R4 995
Book period: 14 June – 31 August 2023
Stay period: until 15 December 2023
Terms & Conditions
- Rates are quoted per suite per night.
- Rates are Nett and non-commissionable.
- Block Out dates may apply. Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- Suites can accommodate 2 adults only.
- No children under the age of 12 years allowed.
- Rates are self-catering (room only)
- South African properties Inclusive of VAT @ 15% subject to change
- Rates excludes Kruger SANPARKS fees.
- All Government taxes and levies as applicable. AHA Hotels & Lodges unilaterally reserves the right to automatically, without prior notice, increase the rates accordingly should such Government taxes or levies be amended or should a further tax or levy be introduced during the duration of this Agreement.
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Thursday 08, June, 2023
FIELD RANGER AND OTHERS ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL SALE OF ENDANGERED SPECIES
South African National Parks (SANParks) in collaboration with South African Police Services (SAPS), Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary, Focused Conservation Solutions and Farm Watch Forums in Hoedspruit arrested persons who were trying to sell a live pangolin this morning (today, 8 June 2023). One of those arrested is a SANParks Field Ranger based at Letaba Section.
Investigations are ongoing and the arrested will be formally charged and named in due course. The operation was initiated by SANParks through intelligence information on the impending illegal sale of the pangolin. It was however a collaborative effort from a number of dedicated and committed individuals which secured the arrest.
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Issued by:
South African National Parks, Communications & Marketing Department, Kruger National Park.
Enquiries:
Isaac Phaahla, Communications & Marketing, Tel: 013 735 4363, cell 083 673 6974, email: Isaac.phaahla@sanparks.org
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Appreciation Post: KNP Management is proud to announce the re-opening of the Lower Sabie Skukuza road which was washed away by floods earlier this year. The opening of this main road will alleviate congestion and bring joy to many visitors just ahead of the school holidays. The roads team has done a magnificent job!
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Namaqua National Park received up to Tuesday, 20 June 2023, at whopping total of 198, 96 mm of rain since January 2023. With this high rainfall and the promise of more rain before the winter season is over it promises to be a spectacular flower season at the Park.
The Namaqualand region of South Africa falls within the Succulent Karoo Biome, which has been identified as one of the world's 34 biodiversity hotspots. There are only three hotspots in South Africa.
When compared to regions with similar semi-arid environments the richness of this Biome is exceptional. Namaqualand is further distinguished form other desert regions by the presence of the following families: Mesebryanthemaceae (vygies); Iridacea (irids); Hyacinthaceae (lachenalias) and Crassulaceceae (crassulas).
The currently excellent and continuous rainfall will also ensure a flower season that will not be soon forgotten. Minimum temperatures of at least 18 degrees are required for the flower crowns to open fully and to ensure an experience that will last a lifetime.
The flowers can be viewed at different routes inside the Park including the very popular Caracal route to Kookfontein, the coastal route in the direction of the Hondeklip Bay gate, and the 4x4 Kurubees area. The flower is expected to peak during August and weather dependent it will most properly last into September 2023.
Do not miss out on this rare natural spectacular show and start planning your trip to Namaqua National Park
Inquiries:
Genevieve Maasdorp
Communications Manager: Arid Parks
Cell: 054 338 0600
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The Arid Richtersveld will soon transform into a flower paradise due to exceptional rainfall for the months of May and June 2023.
The low mountains in the central parts of the Ai-/Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park from Akkedispas to Helskloof received between 20-80mm of rain during these months whilst the high mountains, Vandersterrberg and the Ploegberg to Stinkfontein mountains in the World Heritage Site received between 100-120mm of rain.
Since the 26th of May this year unusually cold temperatures persisted, accompanied by almost windless days. These conditions have been the most ideal conditions in almost two decades as little evaporation happened in between rainfall episodes, and the close proximity of the rain intervals has led to rare conditions to cause mass germination of annual seeds.
In Akkedispas, Oxalis sonderiana (within suurings) was flowering for the first time since 2014 in the past. This species like many other Oxalis (suurings) are strictly seasonal in flowering, and they will continue to flower the following two weeks before disappearing. Since 2014, winter rains either failed to occur or occurred a month too late for this species to flower.
On the Koeroegabvlakte, Rooilepel as well the plains below Domoroghpas mass germination of Foveolina dichotoma (knoppiesstinkruid) took place which will turn these plains yellow if good weather conditions persist. The Domoroghpas has mass germination of Gorteria corymbosa (beetle daisies) and Amellus nanus (perssambreeltjies). Throughout the De Koei – Helskloofpas area mass germination of Didelta carnosa (perdeblom), Dimorphoteca pinnata var pinnata (witdaisie), Nemesia anisata (oumakappieblom) has occurred.
Species of Aizoaceae (vygies) in the central part of the park are nicely plumped and pushing new shoots rapidly, which will also add shades of white and purple to the upcoming flower show. The Armanshoek and Blokwerf areas have mass germination of Heliophila variabilis (witblom sporrie) which can transform these areas on the Venstervalle Hiking trail into carpets of white appearing like snow.
If the good current weather conditions persist, annual flower displays might start from mid July, during which times exceptional flower displays can be seen on the Koeroegabvlakte, Rooilepel plains, Domoroghpas, Helskloof as well in the Eksteenfontein to Lekkersing areas of the Richtersveld. The exceptional early high rainfall and favourable weather conditions will cause the Armanshoek, Bababaddens and Blokwerf areas on the Venstervalle Hiking Trail to see one of the best flower displays in almost two decades if not more.
The daily life of early Homo sapiens has been recreated on film, and the artifacts and objects created and used by these early inhabitants of our coastline have been meticulously replicated for a display to capture the way of life of humans between 120 000 and 50 000 years ago. The videos highlight the remarkable scientific work of the SapienCE and Wits archaeologists and aim to connect people to the environment, and through this, generate a better understanding of themselves.
There is a good chance that the upcoming flower season will be of the best in decades, all weather dependant. The flower season is usually between mid-July through to the end of August but can even extend to September 2023 this year.
Inquiries:
Genevieve Maasdorp
Communications Manager: Arid Parks
Cell: 054 338 0600
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The Kruger National Park (KNP) has embarked on controlled burns in preparation for the upcoming peak fire season. The organisation apologises for any inconvenience that might be caused because of this necessary action to avoid runaway fires which could lead to loss of life and damage to infrastructure. Every winter, as the dry season starts in KNP, fires are a common occurrence in the park. Fires are a natural part of the environment in KNP. The vegetation and animals have adapted to fires in this landscape and rely on fires to maintain a healthy, functioning ecosystem.
There is a relationship between how much rain is received during the rainy season, and how much grass grows in response to the rain, which then affects how much area is burned in the dry season. Fires occur when there is sufficient grass to sustain a fire, the correct weather conditions, and an ignition source. Considering the extremely high amounts of rain during the previous wet season, KNP is expecting more fires this winter (hot dry weather) compared to last year. For the last few years, roughly 15% of the park had burned annually. "This year we are expecting more than 20% of KNP to burn," says Abiotic Scientist, Tercia Strydom. “The park monitors and maps all fires using both ground reports as well as advanced satellite mapping techniques", she concluded.
Majority of these burns will be conducted by the park’s Rangers both for ecological and fire safety reasons. Due to the exceptional amounts of grass in the veld, the risk of large wildfires burning later in the dry season increases. Therefore, the Rangers have already begun burning fires earlier in the dry season to help break up the grass loads into smaller patches thereby reducing the fire risk
In addition, KNP as part of the Greater Kruger Fire Protection Association have started implementing firebreaks around infrastructure such as camps, staff quarters, entry gates and along the Parks boundary. By having a trained and equipped team of Rangers and using proactive fire management techniques such as burning to reduce grass loads and constructing firebreaks, KNP will be well prepared for the winter fire season.
Issued by:
South African National Parks - Kruger National Park
Media enquiries:
Isaac Phaahla
GM: Communications & Marketing, Kruger National Park
Tel: 013 735 4363, cell: 083 673 6974 or email: isaac.phaahla@sanparks.org
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The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (JTT) wants to inform the public that the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between SANParks, CapeNature, and the City of Cape Town has been signed by all parties. The MoA sets the foundation for the cooperation between the three spheres of government for a more sustainable management plan for the Cape Peninsula's Chacma baboon population.
The MoA clarifies the roles and responsibilities of each sphere of government and stipulates the collective and individual functions and mandates in working towards the sustainable management of the Chacma baboon population.
Actions and interventions will be undertaken, either individually or as a collective, as required, according to the roles and responsibilities as set out in the MoA. The MoA also facilitates joint decision-making through the Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team and will oversee the implementation of the Baboon Strategic Management Plan, once approved.
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Submissions on the draft Baboon Strategic Management Plan
The draft Baboon Strategic Management Plan is the result of the collective effort of the Joint Task Team, comprising representatives of SANParks, CapeNature and the City of Cape Town.
It is informed, among others, by research, international best practice and operational experience, as well as the input from stakeholders and the community engagements undertaken by the City of Cape Town in August and September 2022.
The JTT is busy with the mammoth task of assessing the large volume of public submissions on the draft Baboon Strategic Management Plan. The plan was published for public comment on 27 January 2023, and by the closing date of 31 March 2023, the JTT has received over 800 individual comments, inclusive of the submissions made at the JTT’s stakeholder engagement on 3 March 2023 in Tokai.
The JTT also had a conducive engagement with the Cape of Good Hope SPCA in May 2023, who provided valuable input and guidance on the draft plan. The CGHSPCA is an important stakeholder, and their contribution is welcomed.
All of the comments will be duly considered as the JTT is working towards finalising the draft plan for signing by the end of August 2023 if all goes as planned.
Thereafter, the JTT will be calling for mandated representatives from recognised community organisations such as ratepayers associations, advocacy groups and research institutions to participate in the Baboon Advisory Group.
The JTT also notes the extension of the City's Urban Baboon Programme contract with NCC Environmental Services to 31 December 2024 to allow for a transitioning period.
Meetings with individual communities in close proximity to baboons' natural habitat
Once the plan has been signed by all three authorities, the JTT intends to meet with the affected communities to work on area-specific solutions applicable to that community. The intention is to operationalise the plan with specific solutions that address the different needs, circumstances, resources and geographical concerns of the different communities to ensure these are best suited and most appropriate to their respective areas and are supported by residents as far as possible.
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12 July 2023 - As part of my oversight duties, today, I visited various sites within the Kruger National Park to inspect investment projects by the Department of Tourism and the private sector at this world-renowned, top tourist attraction in South Africa.
With our vast natural beauty and wildlife, the Kruger National Park (KNP) is a must-see attraction on the bucket lists of travellers from all over the world and the country. As with all tourist attractions, it is vital that this attraction is maintained to provide tourists with a world class and authentically South African experience.
Tourism is an important sector in the country's economy due to South Africa's attractiveness to travellers and the many jobs created by this vibrant sector. In order to grow the economic contribution of tourism even further, we need to work harder on all fronts, with government, communities and the private sector working hand in hand, to grow our tourism offering and attract more tourists to South Africa from all over the world.
As we aim to continue attracting more tourists to South Africa, continued investment and maintenance of tourist attractions is of strategic importance and this can only be achieved by government, communities and the private sector working together. This partnership has been demonstrated in a number of projects within the KNP.
Kruger National Park Operations
One of the first stops during my oversight visit to the KNP today was to receive a briefing from the SANParks management on general tourism activities, growth and trends.
I wanted to hear first-hand what is working well, what's new, what obstacles are preventing growth and how the Department of Tourism and other government departments can assist the SANParks management to optimise operations at the KNP.
The purpose of my oversight visit was to hear how the KNP and all spheres of government can work together to enhance tourism's performance to achieve greater progress on the key priorities for tourism given to me by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The priorities include: tour operator licenses, e-visas, tourism safety, the Tourism Equity Fund, tourism infrastructure development, increasing the volume and value of domestic and international tourism and the Tourism Sector Master Plan all aimed at increasing demand for tourism to South Africa and increasing the number of domestic and international tourists visiting our country.
It is well known that unfortunately there have been many crime incidents in and around the Kruger with criminals attacking tourists and this is a matter that we take very seriously, not only because we want to safeguard tourists, but we cannot have criminality stand in the way of our tourist attractions thriving because that is how we can ultimately create more jobs for our people and bring prosperity for all.
I received a briefing from the SANParks Management on general tourism activities and safety matters and committed that I would do everything in my power, together with the Department, provincial and local government to work with the private sector and communities to enhance safety in and around the KNP.
On 29 May 2023, I held a National Tourism Safety meeting with all MECs for Tourism and the private sector on actions we can take to enhance tourism safety and how we can communicate these safety measures worldwide so that would-be travellers can be converted to tourists who decide to visit South Africa.
The Department of Tourism is finalising a refined training curriculum for Tourism Monitors and we are set to deploy more than 2 200 Tourism Monitors to key tourist attractions and hotspot areas across the country in coming months.
The Department of Tourism has budgeted R174 million for the Tourism Monitors programme to improve safety around the 59 tourism hotspot areas identified by the National Tourism Safety Forum.
Of the more than 2 200 Tourism Monitors that will be deployed to tourism hotspots, 350 Tourism Monitors will be deployed to SANParks establishments with 100 of the 350 Tourism Monitors to be deployed to the KNP.
We are committed to doing all we can to enhance tourism investment, tourism safety and attract more tourists to our beautiful country with all stakeholders and we will work to find and action solutions to anything that stands in the way of that objective to grow tourism's contribution to the country's economy as espoused in the country's Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP).
Solar PV Projects by the Department of Tourism:
One of the key projects to address climate change and water and electricity constraints in the country and a project I am very proud of is the Department’s Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP).
The GTIP sees the department co-funding energy and water retrofitting projects at privately owned tourism establishments to facilitate more sustainable operations and uninterrupted visitor experiences.
To date the department has opened eight GTIP application windows, with the most recent application window closing on 30 June 2023. While applications received during the eight application window are currently being processed, the previous seven application windows of the GTIP already yielded 130 approved applications with a total grant value of R76.1 million disbursed by the department for installation of energy and water-saving measures at tourism establishments across the country.
Prior to the full-scale rollout of the GTIP programme, the Department of Tourism retrofitted eight state-owned tourist attractions with solar Photovoltaic (PV) installations. These sites included Robben Island, three National Botanical Gardens in the Western Cape, Free State and Northern Cape as well as four sites in Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga. This project informed and paved the way for the establishment of the GTIP.
The cost of retrofitting all eight attractions amounted to R98.5 million for a combined total of 2.7 MegaWatt (Mw) of installed renewable energy generating capacity. Combined savings for all eight sites is estimated to be just below R40 million by the end of the 2022/23 financial year. The project sites selected in the KNP for implementation of solar PV energy generating systems included two rest camps (Skukuza and Lower Sabie) with existing electricity supply from the national Eskom grid (grid-connected sites) and two more-remote picnic sites (Tshokwane and Nkuhlu) that were originally reliant on diesel generators (off-grid sites).
The combined energy generating capacity installed on all four projects sites in the KNP amounts to 1.9 MWp (Mega Watt peak), which was developed at a combined total cost of R64.18 million. The cumulative savings since early 2018 is estimated at around R21 million for the four sites retrofitted with solar PV systems in the KNP.
I visited the Solar PV installation the Skukuza Rest Camp, one of the sites which benefitted from an investment of R21.5 million by the Department of Tourism.
At the Skukuza main rest camp, the installation comprises a solar PV array with 2 640 PV modules and 33 inverters that connects directly into the KNP electricity grid at the nearby Eskom substation. The system has an installed capacity of 844.8kWp (kilowatt peak) and provides approximately one quarter of the daytime electricity demand for the entire Skukuza rest camp and administrative operations.
Since commissioning at the end of May 2018, the system has reduced Skukuza's electricity bill with an average of R136 000 per month, which translates to a saving of more than R8 million over the past five years.
I also visited the solar PV installation at the Nkuhlu picnic site which was replaced the original diesel generation system. The solar PV array has been fitted on an elevated structure that also serves as shaded parking for tourist cars and open-top safari vehicles.
The system comprises 402 solar PV panels and 14 inverters with an installed capacity of 130kWp together with a 300kWp containerised battery storage facility to provide sufficient daytime and night time energy for the all operations (shop and basic tourist facilities) at Nkuhlu picnic site.
The total cost of the Nkuhlu solar PV and battery system was R8.3million and since commissioning in March 2018, the solar PV system has saved the Nkuhlu picnic site an average of 1 675 litres of diesel per month (20 000 litres per annum), which translates into a total estimated saving of R1.5 million for KNP over the past 5 years.
Investment Facilitation Initiatives
The Department of Tourism manages a Pipeline of Nationally Prioritised Tourism Investment Projects focusing on projects located in underdeveloped areas with high tourism potential around major attractions such as National Parks, World Heritage Sites, Coastal Areas and Inland Waterways.
The Department's Investment Promotion, Facilitation, Aftercare and project preparation/packaging efforts focus mainly on private sector-led projects, in order to drive investment into the tourism sector.
Around the Orpen and the Skukuza gates of the KNP, the Tourism Investment Coordination Directorate is facilitating several high-impact projects: New Airport Terminal at the Eastgate Airport (Hoedspruit Military Base), SleepOver Motel Orpen Gate, The Orpen Kruger Lodge (formerly known as Mnisi Resort), Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge (Skukuza), SleepOver Kruger Gate (Skukuza).
These investment interventions took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, amounting to more than R200 million worth of private-sector investment. The unblocking of regulatory barriers such as long-term leases, finding equity for tourism projects and critical infrastructure could unlock further investments.
Eastgate Airport (Hoedspruit Military Base)
The investors at the Eastgate Airport took advantage of the decline in demand during the Covid-19 induced lockdown to embark on an extensive upgrade of the Airport worth millions, which included: revamping of the airport terminal, new office block for car rental companies, revamp of the gate and parking area.
Eastgate Airport is one of the strategic projects that are critical to the sustainability of the KNP as a major tourist attraction, addressing the issue of air access.
SleepOver Motels
SleepOver Motels model was conceptualised by the private sector and opened its doors in November 2019.
The SleepOver Motels Concept is a low-cost motel accommodation to budget-conscious travelers at strategic sites on owned or leased land along main road routes, near major attractions and urban centres/semi-industrial areas.
All SleepOver Motels opened during the Covid-19 pandemic (except one in Gauteng) translating to more than R100 million investment in the economy and creating about 10 jobs per establishment.
The following five establishments are in Mpumalanga, along the KNP:
- Orpen Gate
- Kruger Gate
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
- Komatipoort
- Phabeni Gate
The Department was also instrumental in unblocking challenges related to land use/zoning for SleepOver Motels near Beitbridge by facilitating access to the relevant officials in Limpopo Province who assisted in resolving the barriers.
The SleepOver Motels has a strong community beneficiation element with most of the motels owned by local entrepreneurs. It's an affordable low-cost franchise model that attracts broad-based franchise investors with low risks and higher returns.
Skukuza Golf Course
The Golf Course is operated by Indalo Hotels & Leisure on a 20-year lease with SANParks. Indalo is a significant role player around the KNP that has plans to inject more funding into projects in and around the KNP. At the Skukuza Golf Course, a new clubhouse was built after the approval of a long-term lease by SANParks.
The Group also plans to make multi-million rand investments on refurbishments to a critical project near the Phalaborwa Gate of the KNP. The visit to the Kruger National Park was informative and insightful and demonstrated the value of government, communities and the private sector working together to unlock investment opportunities that will grow tourism activities and jobs in the sector even more.
We will continue to engage all stakeholders to address any obstacles preventing the growth of this important sector.
Issued by:
Zara Nicholson Media Liaison Officer to Minister Patricia de Lille, MP
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South African National Parks (SANParks) will be presenting its 18th annual SA National Parks Week from 16 to 24 September 2023 and is once again proud to celebrate it with our partners Total South Africa and FNB. This year SANParks is once again extending SA National Parks Week to include weekends at some of the national parks.
Since its inception in 2006; National Parks Week, under the theme 'Know Your National Parks', has seen an influx of over 691 418 day visitors in all participating parks. SANParks Chief Executive Officer, Hapiloe Sello says that the idea of a national parks focus week is a worldwide campaign. "The week was established in a bid to cultivate a sense of pride in South Africa's natural, cultural and historical heritage, protected by the national parks system. It is also in line with the SANParks vision statement of 'A Sustainable National Park System Connecting Society'."
The week grants free access to most of the 21 national parks for day visitors, especially people from the local communities. It should be noted that free access to parks does not include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities. Some of the parks will be extending the week to include the two weekends. For individual park dates and participating parks please visit: (Der Link ist für Gäste ausgeblendet. Um ihn zu sehen, bitte registrieren!)
SA National Parks Week has proved to be a successful campaign in terms of education and awareness of conservation issues. "It's important for South Africans to visit and know the importance of national parks. They act as spaces to practice sustainable conservation, as spaces that preserve and celebrate our culture and heritage, and we now see national parks playing the critical role of empowering communities living adjacent to parks through job creation and we continue to explore ways of creating business opportunities, particularly for small business owners," says Sello.
"This initiative aims to give the public an understanding of the role that SANParks plays as custodian of the country's natural heritage. If we are to create a sense of ownership of the natural heritage of South Africa in all South Africans, then all South Africans must be able to have access to such. Visit a national park this year for free during SA National Parks Week, to see what it has to offer and do your part by getting to know your national parks, celebrate your rich heritage offering and experience first-hand the iconic beauty and plethora of natural flora and fauna.," concluded Sello. Don't miss out on this annual event to experience South Africa's beautiful natural heritage.
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Yep, that’s right. The Letaba shop swung its doors open today 25 August 2023 for our long waiting guests. Thank you all so much for the patience while we got this convenient stop built from the ground up after the horrific fires tore down the old Letaba Park Shop. Here is to happy shopping Krugerholics!
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South African National Parks (SANParks) would like to announce that Nature's Valley Rest Camp in the Tsitsikamma Section of Garden Route National Park is now open to the public following the storm surge and high spring tide on Saturday, 16 September 2023. The Camp was temporarily closed due to flooding as a result of the storm surge.
Storms River Mouth Rest Camp remains open to the public. Accommodation facilities have not been affected by the storm surge and accommodation is still available for visitors who would like to overnight at the Park. All the hiking trails are now open and accessible to the public including the Otter trail, Waterfall hiking trail and Mouth trail (Suspension bridge).
The restaurant is closed until further notice. Park management is working on strategies for reconstructing the temporary dining facility. More information regarding the temporary dining facility will be communicated in due course. We urge visitors to bring their own lunch. The Park shop remains open and operational to offer a convenient selection of drinks, snacks and cooking essentials, ensuring visitors have easy access to refreshments and supplies during their stay at the Camp.
The Park telephone lines are now fully restored and operational. The Park can be contacted at Tel +27 (0)42 281 1607 for any enquiries.
As we celebrate SA National Parks Week from 16 - 24 September 2024, we call on all South Africans to come in their numbers to know and enjoy their parks for free. This is the time to come wild in your backyard, Tsitsikamma National Park is ready to welcome you during this long focus week on SA National Parks Week.
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kOa_Master (29. September 2023, 22:19), Blinki (29. September 2023, 20:24), Phil_ (29. September 2023, 19:28)
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Renovations of guest cottages at Shimuwini Bushveld Camp
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our visitors' experience and provide the best accommodations, we are renovating five guest cottages starting in September 2023 until March 2024. We sincerely apologise for any disruptions that may occur during this time and appreciate your understanding and patience.
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SarahSofia (4. Oktober 2023, 20:01), urolly (4. Oktober 2023, 18:11), kOa_Master (4. Oktober 2023, 17:09), Phil_ (4. Oktober 2023, 15:24), Bär (4. Oktober 2023, 15:22), Dieter (4. Oktober 2023, 15:20), Blinki (4. Oktober 2023, 15:15)
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