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2013 Namaqua - Flowers Beach Camp - Open for bookings
Following a successful two years the Flower Beach Camp hosted in the Namaqua National Park is once again open for bookings.

More specials from SANParks at Bontebok, Camdeboo and Golden Gate!
South African National Parks (SANParks) is offering special 40% discounts to short notice online reservations for accommodation and camping at Bontebok and Camdeboo National Parks, and at Glen Reenen Rest Camp in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park.

New jacket for Kruger National Park heritage plaques
The SANParks Honorary Rangers of the Highveld Region launched an initiative to restore the various heritage sites in Kruger National Park. By Lizet Kotze

Half Price Specials from SANParks!
South African National Parks (SANParks) is offering special 50% discounts to short notice reservations for selected accommodation at Agulhas and Golden Gate Highlands National Parks.

Flood update: Kruger
Areas in and around the Kruger National Park experienced heavy rainfall in January 2013. Several of the park entrance gates, camps, roads and other facilities were closed following the floods, but many have reopened.

Lions released in Mountain Zebra
Visitors to Mountain Zebra National Park near Cradock should look out for lion after the release of three big cats.

Booking at all 22 National Parks
You’ll be pleased to hear that you can make a booking for your next trip through the SANParks reservation office based in Cape Town. Lydia Lakey of SANParks explains.

Calitz sets new record with 12 Platteklip summits
He did it! With 12 summits of Platteklip Gorge during Saturday’s K-Way Platteklip Charity Challenge, K-Way athlete Andre Calitz is the undisputed master of Platteklip Gorge.

Gyros for Rhinos
At dawn on the 10th of April six gyrocopters took to the African sky in a historic journey in support of an ancient animal. These small insignificant looking crafts will attempt a huge feat of courage and endurance. Success in this effort will not only inspire South Africans, but also remind us that intimidating and seemingly insurmountable challenges can be overcome with the necessary courage and commitment.

Big Screen Bonanza
On 14 March Wild Card members had the opportunity to be among the first local viewers to watch DisneyNature's Chimpanzee – a newly released nature film.



































