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SANparks
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SANParks Rolls Out New Initiatives For Safe Holiday Season In National Parks
11 Nov 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has unveiled a range of measures set to enhance visitor experiences across its 21 national parks, all in anticipation of the 2024 festive season.
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Uproar Over Lack Of Action Taken Against Driver Bumping Into Lioness In Kruger Park Traffic Snarl [Video]
14 Aug 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The video depicts the driver nudging a lioness with their vehicle in an attempt to manoeuvre through the traffic of cars that were observing a pride of lions.
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You’re Going To Need A SANParks ‘My Activity Permit’ To Walk Your Dog In Table Mountain National Park Areas
08 Jul 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Anyone engaging in specific recreational activities within the park, such as horse-riding, dog-walking, cycling, paragliding, hang gliding, and sport climbing, will need the permit.
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Table Mountain National Park Still Has Fire Hot Spots, Runner Gets Caught In Smoke [Video]
03 May 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Hiking trails along Table Mountain remain closed due to the fire burning high up on the slopes.
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Table Mountain On Fire As TMNP Said Surge In Cape Town Fires Caused By “Deliberate Malicious Intent” [Videos]
29 Jan 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
SANParks request that the public continue to be vigilant and report any fires or suspicious activity immediately.
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Divided Opinions Over Pro-Palestinian Graffiti on Lion’s Head
09 Jan 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Noting that ‘Graffiti in national parks is illegal’, SANParks said that some structures on Lion’s Head were painted in the colours of Palestine recently.
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A Good Start! Two Alleged Knife-Wielding Robbers Arrested On Table Mountain
06 Dec 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
The promising start to making our mountain safer was thanks to a collaboration between SAPS’ newly reformed Table Mountain Safety Forum and the City of Cape Town law enforcement tourism unit.
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Man Drowns At Silvermine Dam In Table Mountain National Park
13 Nov 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
The dam, which lies in the middle of the TMNP region, is a popular site amongst locals and tourists, especially in hot summer months.
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Keen To Head Back Into The Mountains? Consider These Popular Areas Wrecked By The Heavy Rain
26 Jun 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
South African National Parks (SANParks) confirmed that the park’s infrastructure and natural vegetation had taken a knock, leading to dangerous conditions for hikers and trail runners.
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The Reason You Saw SANParks Choppers Over Table Mountain This Past Weekend
20 Apr 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Did you notice any green and yellow choppers cruising the skies around Table Mountain over the weekend, keeping a close eye on the mountainside?
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New Plan To Fight Back Against ‘Deliberate’ Table Mountain Fires
29 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
April’s devastating fire was likely started deliberately, with SANParks announcing new measures aimed to catch those up to no good.
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Newlands Cyclists Racially Abuse SANParks Ranger
27 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The ranger in question is receiving trauma counselling, after being insulted, racially abused, and pelted with stones by a group of cyclists.
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Questions Over Table Mountain Safety After Spate Of Attacks
12 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
SANParks is once again under fire, this time regarding safety in and around Table Mountain National Park.
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SANParks Accused Of ‘Improper Fynbos Management’ And Ignoring Warning Signs
20 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
SANParks, which manages Table Mountain National Park, is being accused of ignoring warning signs years in the making.
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SANParks On What Started This Weekend’s Table Mountain Fire
02 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As winds pummelled Cape Town’s City Bowl on Saturday, a fire first seen above Deer Park quickly spread, leading to some residents in Oranjezicht evacuating their homes.
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Keen To Hike Lion’s Head This Weekend? Here Are The Rules
11 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Good news, hikers – Lion’s Head is once again open, provided you follow the rules.
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How Authorities Plan To Fight Back Against Table Mountain Crime Surge [Interactive Map]
02 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The murder of 44-year-old tourist Ivan Ivanov on Chapman’s Peak recently led to a massive public outcry. Thankfully, authorities seem to have listened.
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“Lucky To Be Alive” – Victim Of Saturday’s Violent Mountain Attack Describes Harrowing Ordeal
17 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Speaking about the Saturday morning knife attack on the mountains above Kalk Bay, Yvonne Cormack shared distressing details of the violence she encountered.
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Pick N Pay And SANParks Have Had A Shocker With Their Latest Marketing Gimmick
15 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pick n Pay and SANParks have teamed up in an effort to educate children about South African wildlife, but there’s one little problem.
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Kruger Park Road Rage – How Mobile Apps Are Ruining The Vibe
09 Jun 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s an animal tracking app that shows tourists where the latest sightings are, but Kruger Park officials aren’t too happy about it.
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Visit A National Park For Free This Week
09 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
This week is the 8th annual South African National Parks (SANParks) Week! If you hold a South African ID, you can visit any SANPark for free, and we like free! Check out your heritage this week by visiting a park near you.
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