SANParks

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[SANParks Karoo @SANParksKrNP]

My, what big teeth you have! 🦁📷Moduon #KarooNationalPark #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

[SANParks Addo @SANParksAENP]

Spring is closer than you think, and it's evident throughout #AddoElephantNationalPark! 📷Sandra Miler Dill-Franzen #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

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SANParks Opens Nominations for the 2026 Kudu Awards

Celebrating the People and Organizations Shaping the Future of Conservation.

South African National Parks (SANParks) invites South Africans from all walks of life to nominate exceptional individuals, communities, organisations and partners for the 21st Annual Kudu Awards, SANParks’ premier platform for recognising excellence in conservation. The awards celebrate those whose passion, commitment and actions help manage and sustain South Africa’s natural heritage and strengthen the future of conservation: https://t.co/hLGQ0lXZUo

#KuduAwards
#KuduAwards2026

[SANParks Addo @SANParksAENP]

#AddoElephantNationalPark📷Dries Dreyer #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

[SANParks Camdeboo @SANParksCNP]

#CamdebooNationalPark - aloe'd ground 📷Ann Rundle #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

[SANParks Karoo @SANParksKrNP]

Breakfast is served in #KarooNationalPark 📷Moduon #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

[SANParks Mountain Zebra @SANParksMZNP]

#MountainZebraNationalPark - Spot the rare Cape mountain zebra, search for cheetahs on the plains and experience a peaceful side of safari that many visitors miss. This is a road trip detour worth making. 📹South African Tourism UK #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

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Frans de Kuiper Ambush Site.

On 12 July 1725, Frans de Kuiper and his 30 men were ambushed in this vicinity by Chief Dawano's warriors. The expedition was forced to retreat across the Lebombo Range to the Dutch East India Company's port at Delagoa Bay, the settlement that would later become Lourenço Marques and, in 1975, Maputo.

📍 25°16'28.3"S 31°51'09.5"E

#KNP100
#Kruger100
#Next100
#KrugerCentenary
#DidYouKnow
#OurHeritageOurFuture
#SANParks
#AfricanHeritage

[Limpopo Chronicle @LimChronicle]

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗞𝗥𝗨𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗

SANParks has announced the dates for this year’s free access week at the Kruger National Park and other selected national parks.

The free access applies to park entry only and does not include accommodation, guided activities, game drives or other tourist activities, which will remain subject to their normal fees.

To qualify for free access, South African citizens must present a valid identity document. Children under the age of 18 will not be required to provide identification.

In 2025 alone, more than 105,000 visitors made use of the free-access initiative.

𝗞𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗿 & 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:

□ 𝗞𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸: 7–11 September 2026
□ 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸: 7–11 September 2026
□ 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗯𝘄𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸: 7–11 September 2026
□ 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸: 7–11 September 2026

#LimpopoChronicle

[SANParks @SANParks]

SA National Parks Week Set For Week Of 07 September 2026

The 21st annual SA National Parks Week is set to take place from 7 to 13 September 2026.

This annual initiative provides South African day visitors with free access to participating national parks during the designated week.

However, for Kruger National Park, West Coast National Park and Augrabies Falls National Park free access will be from Monday 7 to Friday 11 September 2026 only and excludes the weekend.

Namaqua National Park, the Boulders Penguin Colony Section of Table Mountain National Park and the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway are not included in the free access week: https://t.co/UCOyfvLf67 #SANationalParksWeek #SANationalParksWeek2026

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Pontoon Reopening at Sendelingsdrift

Good news for travellers exploring the #AiAisRichtersveldTransfrontierPark!

The Sendelingsdrift Pontoon, which connects South Africa and Namibia across the Orange River, is scheduled to reopen on 1 September 2026.

This unique crossing offers visitors an unforgettable opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of the Richtersveld while travelling between two countries in one spectacular landscape.

🕗 Enquiries: Monday–Sunday, 08:00–16:00
📞 Reception: 027 831 1506

Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and contact reception for the latest operational information before travelling.

#LiveYourWild
#SANParks

[SANParks @SANParks]

WE'RE HIRING!

Looking for a career that means something? Join the team managing South Africa's most iconic national parks.

Explore our latest vacancies and take the next step: https://t.co/m1dezMB8d3

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

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[SANParks Mountain Zebra @SANParksMZNP]

An Aardvark seen during a night drive in #MountainZebraNationalPark 📷Bertie JvR Photography #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

[SANParks Camdeboo @SANParksCNP]

Before heading up to the #ValleyOfDesolation, make a stop at the Toposcope in #CamdebooNationalPark. The engraved orientation table helps visitors identify the landmarks spread across the vast Karoo landscape.📷 Far Far Away Guesthouse #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

[SANParks Karoo @SANParksKrNP]

A room with a view in #KarooNationalPark. What's not to love? 📷 Lientjie Kotze #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

[SANParks Addo @SANParksAENP]

Lunch time in #AddoElephantNationalPark 🦁📷Sandra Miler Dill-Franzen #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

[SANParks @SANParks]

"A once-in-a-lifetime sighting!

A young male lion braving a rather prickly breakfast. An incredibly rare and special moment to witness in the bush."
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📹 Zafari Africa 📍 #KgalagadiTransfrontierPark

#LiveYourWild
#WildBackyard
#Wildlife
#Lion
#Porcupine

[SANParks Addo @SANParksAENP]

#AddoElephantNationalPark - a world of diversity in one park 📷Tony's Tours Eastern Cape #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

[SANParks Mountain Zebra @SANParksMZNP]

📷Kieran Hughes - "On my recent visit to #MountainZebraNationalPark I spent ages trying to photograph the rather strange looking Black Wildebeest. I found it a constant struggle with the shadows and their eyes always seems hidden away." #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

[SANParks Karoo @SANParksKrNP]

#KarooNationalPark's unmistakeable Klipspringer Pass📷Jens Friis #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks