Gate quotas in place at Kruger National Park this festive season

Gate quotas in place at Kruger National Park this festive season

Day Visitor Quota for Kruger National Park Day visitors to Kruger National Park this festive season will have to keep in mind that the South African National Parks (SANParks) will be putting gate quotas in place. According to SANParks, visitors should book online ahead of their visit, in order to ensure access to the park. … Read more

Escaped elephants return to Kruger National Park

Escaped elephants return to Kruger National Park

The herd of elephants that escaped from the Kruger National Park on Wednesday have reportedly returned to the park. As reported by The South African website, six elephants escaped South Africa’s most famous park in the Mkhuhlu area outside Hazyview. Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) spokesperson Simphiwe Shingube said that attempts to push the … Read more

SANParks gets 33 new field rangers in Kruger National Park

SANParks gets 33 new field rangers in Kruger National Park

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced 33 new field rangers for the Kruger National Park (KNP) who were inaugurated at the passing out parade held on Tuesday at Skukuza. The 33 graduates are part of the recruits who went through a rigorous pre-selection and selection process, followed by a six-week Basic Field Ranger Training … Read more

Greenkeeper shows off damage after lion kill at Skukuza Golf Club

Greenkeeper shows off damage after lion kill at Skukuza Golf Club

An incredible wild sighting played out on Monday, 12 August on the ninth green in front of the Skukuza Golf Club’s restaurant. According to Jean Rossouw, the club’s greenkeeper, several members were relaxing on the deck just after 19:00, enjoying some drinks and dinner, when two lionesses caught an impala on the green. According to … Read more

Air force member and civilian attacked by a leopard in Limpopo

Air force member and civilian attacked by a leopard in Limpopo

The South African Air Force says it is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident where a member and a civilian were attacked by a leopard at the Air Force Base in Hoedspruit in Limpopo at the weekend are recovering.  The uniformed air force member was reportedly attacked while out for a run, … Read more

Kruger elephant euthanised amid community mob chaos

Kruger elephant euthanised amid community mob chaos

It is heartbreaking! A Kruger National Park elephant escaped into neighboring Matsulu on Saturday. Videos of the elephant were posted on social media. In the video, you can see the panicked elephant running between houses. ALSO READ: Kruger National Park: Emergency numbers you should have Community members had allegedly chased after it and threw objects … Read more