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Agulhas National Park: The Cape Agulhas Lighthouse precinct is getting an upgrade
South African National Parks (SANParks) is currently upgrading and renewing the existing Cape Agulhas Lighthouse precinct within Agulhas National Park, in order to provide an improved tourism offering and facilities. The … read more
The Kruger is getting a R370 million upgrade – rebuilding a burnt shop, petrol station, and more
South Africa's Kruger National Park (KNP) is set to receive R370 million worth of upgrades, repairs, and refurbishments over the next three years.
The KNP's upgrading and refurbishment project, primarily funded by an infrastructure development programme allocation to SANParks from the department of forestry, fisheries, and environment,… read more
Kruger National Park: SANParks announced the start of major upgrading & refurbishment
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the start of a R370 million upgrading and refurbishment infrastructure programme in … read more
KwaZulu-Natal: Umgeni Steam Railway forced to cease operations due to flood damage!
The devastating floods in mid-April 2022 caused extensive damage to Durban's iconic Umgeni Steam Railway's track. Flooding washed away the foundation under the railway at several parts of the track, leaving the railway line hanging in the air.… read more
Design Joburg 2022 kicks off in May
Design Joburg is on from 19 to 21 May 2022 at the Sandton Convention Centre, while the fringe event - Design Joburg Collective (which will include industry walk-arounds, trend talks and networking events) kicks off on 17 May and will be live in nearby décor and design districts Kramerville and 44 Stanley.
The creative panel drivi… read more
NWR expects more than 4000 tourists to descend into the Fish River Canyon in 2022
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, and the Namibian Ministry … read more
Table Mountain National Park: Entry time changes and introduction of cashless systems at entry point
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced entry time changes as well as the introduction of cashless systems at two entry points into … read more
Kruger National Park Calendar - May
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Hyatt South Africa gears up for Ramadan with Iftaar and Suhoor offerings
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Hyatt South Africa is getting into the spirit of this auspicious month, launching an Iftaar and Suhoor offering for the duration of the fasting period.
The buffet offering will be available to in-house guests and local patrons at all properties in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Last year, the Hya… read more
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Park shops to close during the day at the end of March 2022
According to a posting by Regional Communications Manager: Arid Parks at South African National Parks (SANParks), Genevieve Maasdorp, in the SANParks - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park facebook group, financial year end stocktaking needs to be performed at… read more
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