SANParks Promotes Community Access With New 40-Seater Bus For Garden Route National Park The Garden Route National Park has taken a significant step towards improving access to the park through the acquisition of a new 40-seater bus. The initiative forms part of SANParks’ commitment to ensuring that national parks are accessible to all South Africans, particularly communities living adjacent to protected areas. The bus will serve communities within a 50-kilometre radius of the park’s three sections: Wilderness, Knysna, and Tsitsikamma. By providing reliable transport, the initiative seeks to remove one of the key barriers that often limit community participation in park-based activities and programmes: shorturl.at/t8Kk7

𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹-𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Read how a R81.7 million investment is revitalising the historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse precinct, creating opportunities for conservation, tourism and local economic growth. 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. Be the first to know! Join the DFFE WhatsApp Channel and stay informed about the Department's latest initiatives, events, publications and opportunities. ➡️bit.ly/4dapI19 #StoryOfTheWeek #SustainableTourism #ConservationLeadership #EconomicDevelopment

Did you know elephants are left or right-handed? Look closely at how this bull plucks the grass. He grabs it from the same side and direction every single time! Just like humans have a preferred hand, elephants have a preferred side for their trunk. 📹Alan Tours @SANParks

How stunning is this shot of the #NqwebaDam in full flood by 📷@my_karoo #CamdebooNationalPark #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

What's not to love about #KarooNationalPark's Rest Camp? A true sight to behold at any time of day!📷Carike Suné Leah Bloem #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

12 Suspects Arrested for Attempted Abalone Poaching in Cape Point An intelligence-driven enforcement operation conducted by South African National Parks (SANParks) Environmental Crime Investigation (ECI) unit has resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals for attempted abalone poaching in the Cape Point section of Table Mountain National Park (TMNP). The operation, carried out on the evening of Tuesday, 9 June 2026, formed part of follow-up actions linked to an ongoing major investigation into illegal marine resource exploitation. During the operation, two suspicious vehicles were intercepted and searched: shorturl.at/7e8I6

DID YOU KNOW: Unlike plains zebras, mountain zebras have a white belly, narrower stripes and have shorter manes. The dewlap (a flap of skin under the throat) is a distinctive feature that is more pronounced in males. 🦓📷Barbara Dannenhauer #MountainZebraNationalPark @SANParks

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Some mornings refuse to be narrowed down to one frame. #CamdebooNationalPark's Manager Brent Whittington took these at sunrise this week. #LiveYourWild #WildBackyard

PLEASE NOTE: Going forward, motorbikes will no longer be allowed to travel through #CamdebooNationalPark's game viewing area or to the rest camp to either of the overnight facilities. This does not affect the route up to the #ValleyOfDesolation. @SANParks

The story of Kruger's elephants and rhinos is not just about numbers, it's about behaviour, movement, risk, and people. Join us today for our #Kruger100 public webinar: Kruger National Park: A Century of Learning about Conserving and Managing Elephants and Rhinos. Through science, stories, and real management experience, we explore how elephants transform entire ecosystems, why rhino poaching persists despite immense effort, and what a century of Kruger teaches us about protecting South Africa's most iconic species. Tough choices. Surprising realities. Fresh perspectives. Register here: shorturl.at/FRCxE #Kruger100 #KNP100 #Next100 #KrugerCentenary #Elephants #Rhinos #Conservation #SANParks #OurHeritageOurFuture

#Kruger100 Webinar invites you to join us and learn about conserving and managing elephants and rhinos.

Tune in this Sunday - Rare glimpse into the Knysna seahorse survey on kykNET The tiny Knysna seahorse is South Africa’s only endemic seahorse species and a true natural treasure of the Garden Route. These small and elusive creatures are found in the murky waters of the Knysna Estuary, where their presence has become closely linked to the identity of the town. This Sunday, viewers will get a rare opportunity to go underwater with SANParks marine scientist Clement Arendse as he conducts a scientific survey on the distribution and abundance of these seahorses. The work involves scuba diving through seagrass meadows in search of these delicate animals, which are often difficult to locate due to their size and habitat. The feature forms part of Bewonder & Bewaar, offering an exceptional look at marine conservation work and one of South Africa’s most unique species. Please tune in as follows: Programme: Bewonder & Bewaar (with English subtitles) Channel: kykNET (DStv Channel 144) Date: Sunday, 14 June 2026 Time: 20:30 Also available: DStv Catch-Up We encourage you to watch and share in this remarkable story of marine science and conservation in SANParks. #LiveYourWild #InclusiveConservation

ELECTRICITY DISRUPTION - Please note that the electricity feed to the entire #AddoElephantNationalPark Main Camp will be switched off from 11AM today for about two hours. This is necessary to feed into the new spa currently under construction. @SANParks

DID YOU KNOW: Domkrag Waterhole is one of the spots in #AddoElephantNationalPark where visitors are allowed to get out of their vehicles at the viewpoint. It's the perfect spot to watch elephants approaching or spending time at the waterhole below. 🐘📷@reisplaatje @SANParks

We couldn't decide which one to post, so we're sharing them all! Park Manager, 📷Brent Whittington, took these pics at sunrise earlier this week - with just his cellphone. No filters, no fancy camera, just Mother Nature in her purest form! #CamdebooNationalPark @SANParks

Mountain Zebra - having a moment... in #MountainZebraNationalPark, so we'll allow it! 😂🤣🦓📷Africa, through my lens #LiveYourWild #WildBackYard @SANParks

A leopard catches a Bateleur eagle in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Leopards are arguably the most adaptable predators on the continent. These are opportunistic hunters that will take virtually any prey that presents itself, from small rodents to, apparently, one of Africa's most iconic raptors. __ 📹 Trans Africa Self Drive Adventures and Tours 📍 #KgalagadiTransfrontierPark #bateleureagle #leopard #mabuasehube #LiveYourWild

Economic inclusion isn't limited to traditional industries. Skumsa Ntshanga, Head: Socio-Economic Transformation at @SANParks, joins #NedbankTopEmpowerment 2026 to explore how conservation, SMME development, and community empowerment can drive sustainable growth.

We're #hiring. Looking for a fresh start or your next big career move? Explore our latest job openings and apply today! Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now: buff.ly/3e9MKWw #JobSeekersSA