Some national parks to re-open next week for self-drive day excursions after two-month ban, says SANParks

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SANParks used this week to prepare for the expected arrivals of guests to parks, SANParks CEO Fundisile Mketeni said in a statement on Saturday.

“We appreciate that after two months of confinement the public is keen to engage with nature, and the excitement as shown by enquiries from our loyal visitors is encouraging. We are obligated to ensure that the opening of our national parks for self-drive excursions is done under the strictest health protocols to safeguard both our staff and guests,” he said.

Mketeni said Namaqua National Park and Boulders and Cape Point in Table Mountain National Park remained closed for now. Most gates at Kruger National Park would be open with the exception of Pafuri and Numbi gates. Slot 1 was from 6am to 8am, slot 2 from 8am to 10am, and slot 3 from 10am onwards. Hides and picnic spots at all parks remained closed and braaing at picnic sites would also not be allowed during this period.

 

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