Kruger National Park roads ready for the festive season

Kruger National Park roads revamped

The South African National Parks (SANParks) recently released the Kruger National Park (KNP) 100 days road maintenance report, which details the progress made in the blading of gravel roads in the park as part of the overall ongoing infrastructure and maintenance programme.

According to a statement, the progress also ensures road-readiness for the 2024 festive season, as tourists are expected to visit in numbers during this period.

“Most roads in the south of Olifants River (Marula Region of the park) were bladed between July and October 2024 and are constantly being monitored to ensure they remain in good condition. The repairs and maintenance included roads leading to many of the bush camps in the south of the national park.” SANParks revealed.

“Repairs are ongoing with focus now directed at the northern side of the Olifants River (Nxanatseni Region of KNP) where considerable progress has been made.” the parks body added.

SANParks ready for festive season visitors

Additionally, South African National Parks (SANParks) announced a number of interventions that it has put in place at its 21 functional national parks in preparation for the 2024 festive season.

According to the parks body, it has focused primarily on safety and security interventions, infrastructure refurbishments to date and activities visitors can undertake at the national parks.

“Various interventions will be conducted during the festive season such as safety campaigns, intense routine patrols, fire safety awareness, water saving and safety initiatives, aerial support (air services) and emergency centre service activations.” SANParks said in a statement.

Table Mountain National Park Volunteer Safety Services

SANParks also announced the introduction of the new Table Mountain National Park Volunteer Safety Services (VSS) which is a partnership with interested and affected civil society organisations to improve response to crime.

It will operate as a coordinated and collaborative system that ensures civil society’s contributions are embedded in the national park’s overall safety and security strategy and approach.

It will also assist SANParks with a structure for the ongoing establishment, governance and operation of joint efforts with civil society in promoting both visitor and park user safety in the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP).