KNP Gate Quotas

[Toko]

Media Release: KNP gate quotas in force during the 2014 Festive Season


Date: 12th December 2014

With the festive season around the corner, the Kruger National Park (KNP) would like to remind Day Visitors about the gate quotas when planning their holiday.

Day Visitors are urged to book in advance in order to secure their entry in the park since daily quotas will be strictly enforced throughout the festive season period.

Visitors are advised to either arrive at the gate very early in the morning because the service is on “first come first served” basis or pre-book their entrance with central reservations office on telephone number 012 428 9111 in order to ensure that they gain access to the park in terms of their own plan and are not sent back at the gate.

Although in operational all throughout the year, the gate quotas are mostly reached during long weekends and public holidays. “If anyone is planning a visit on those days, it is recommended that they either arrive at the gate very early in the morning as the service is on first come first served basis or pre-book their entrance via Central Reservations (012 428 9111)”; explained the KNP’s GM: Communications and Marketing, William Mabasa.

Pre-booking comes with a non-refundable deposit of R36 per adult and R18 per child entering the park; which must be paid in advance and is meant to ensure their space because they would have been counted in the number that made the daily quota. Day visitors with advanced bookings are expected to arrive at the booked gate and date by not later than 13:00, after which the booking lapses. A pre-booking however does not exempt the day visitor from paying the normal conservation fees upon arrival at the gate but secures him/her entry.

All visitors are also reminded to bring along their identity documents (IDs) or alternative form of identity to avoid problems at the gates. Wild Cards cannot be used to identify one as legitimate holder and should be accompanied by some form of identity.

Mabasa also reminded visitors not to bring liquor with them as the alcohol ban on public areas in the Park is a permanent rule which is enforced at all times; and the rest of the Park rules shall be fully enforced as well. Visitors can report any rules and regulations infringement to the Emergency Call Centres on 013 735 4325/013 735 0197 or 076 801 9679.

Day Visitors, who may not be able to gain entry because the quota shall have been reached, can if they wish, make use of the park and ride a facility which is available at some gates. The park and ride will cost visitors extra money but should be better than having to be turned back at the gate.

“We also request visitors to plan their trip by observing gate opening and closing times so that they do not find themselves either speeding or arriving late at the camps/gates on their way in/out of the park. People must please read their permits received at the gates because all the rules and regulations of the park are clearly stipulated in those documents”, concluded Mabasa.

KNP has 10 entrance gates i.e. Pafuri, Punda Maria, Phalaborwa, Giriyondo, Orpen, Paul Kruger, Phabeni, Numbi, Malelane and Crocodile Bridge.


Issued by:
South African National Parks (SANParks) Kruger National Park Communications
Tel: 013 735 4262

Media enquiries:
William Mabasa
General Manager: Communications & Marketing, Kruger National Park
Tel: 013 735 4363, Cell: 082 807 3919
Email: william.mabasa@sanparks.org

[Bushcraft]

What is the day visitor quota at each gate. Make it public knowledge please.

Day Visitors, who may not be able to gain entry because the quota shall have been reached, can if they wish, make use of the park and ride a facility which is available at some gates. The park and ride will cost visitors extra money but should be better than having to be turned back at the gate.

Which gates, what dates, cost, etc, etc

[Mel]

One probably has to phone each gate to find out exact numbers...

[Bushcraft]

One probably has to phone each gate to find out exact numbers...

Do you think they could give it to you and that they stick to it

[Mel]

Well, the must know the first bit... or should. But I doubt the second part.

[Bushcraft]

Well, the must know the first bit... or should. But I doubt the second part.

Some remote department knows the first bit as it's just surfaced but phone any gate and ask them for their quota and see what answer you get and then the second part is answered

[Flutterby]

KNP GATE QUOTAS IN FORCE DURING THE EASTER WEEKEND

Day Visitors to the Kruger National Park (KNP) are requested to take note of gate quotas when planning their visit, as these will strictly be enforced during the coming Easter Weekend which starts on Thursday, 2 April until Monday, 6 April 2015.
Visitors are advised to either arrive at the gate very early in the morning because the service is on a “first come first serve” basis or pre-book their entrance with central reservations office on 012 428 9111; to gain access.
Although operational throughout the year, the gate quotas are mostly reached during long weekends or public holidays. “We urge individuals planning to come to the park as day visitors to please make the necessary arrangement ahead of time in order to avoid unnecessary disappointment”, said the General Manager: Communications and Marketing in the KNP, William Mabasa.
Pre-booking for entrance comes with a non-refundable deposit of R36 per adult and R18 per child; which must be paid in advance. Day visitors with advanced bookings are expected to arrive at the booked gate and date before 13:00; after which the booking lapses. A pre-booking however does not exempt the day visitor from paying the normal conservation fees upon arrival at the gate but secures him/her entry.
All visitors are also reminded to bring along their identity documents (IDs) or alternative form of identity to avoid problems at the gates. Wild Cards cannot be used to identify one as legitimate holder and should be accompanied by some form of identity.
Mabasa also reminded Day Visitors not to bring liquor with them as the alcohol ban on public areas in the Park is a permanent rule which is enforced at all times; other Park rules must also be adhered to at all times whilst in the Park. Visitors can report any rules and regulations infringement which they witness to the Emergency Call Centre numbers 013 735 4325/013 735 0197 or 076 801 9679.
Day Visitors, who may not be able to gain entry because the quota shall have been reached, can if they wish, make use of the park and ride a facility which is available at some gates. The park and ride will cost visitors extra money but should be better than having to return home.
“We request visitors to plan their trip by observing gate opening and closing times so that they do not find themselves either speeding or arriving late at the camps/gates on their way in/out of the park. People must please read their permits which they receive at the gates because all the rules and regulations of the park are clearly stipulated in those documents”, concluded Mabasa.
KNP has 10 entrance gates i.e. Pafuri, Punda Maria, Phalaborwa, Giriyondo, Orpen, Paul Kruger, Phabeni, Numbi, Malelane and Crocodile Bridge.
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Issued by:
Communications & Marketing Department – Kruger National Park. Contact: Tel: 013 735 4262, cell: 082 807 1441 or email: laura.mukwevho@sanparks.org

Enquiries:
William Mabasa, GM: Communications and Marketing, Kruger National Park. Contact: Tel: 013 735 4363, cell: 082 807 3919 or email: william.mabasa@sanparks.org

[Lisbeth]

What is the day visitor quota at each gate. Make it public knowledge please.

Day Visitors, who may not be able to gain entry because the quota shall have been reached, can if they wish, make use of the park and ride a facility which is available at some gates. The park and ride will cost visitors extra money but should be better than having to be turned back at the gate.

Which gates, what dates, cost, etc, etc

We still do not know the quotas after three years

[Richprins]

1/ KNP GATE QUOTAS IN FORCE DURING SEPTEMBER HOLIDAY
Kruger National Park is expecting a high volume of visitors to enter the park during this coming Heritage Day till the weekend from Thursday 24 to Sunday, 27 September 2020.
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2/ Day visitors to the Park are advised to book their visit in advance in order to secure their entry and reminded that gate daily quotas will strictly be enforced during this period.
Day visitors are urged to either arrive at the gate very early in the morning
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3/ as the service is on first come first served basis or to pre-book their entrance via central reservations (012 428 9111).
The procedure is that once the daily quota has been reached, only people with bookings are allowed in. There is a possibility to allow more people
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4/ if there are people who are moving out of the park however individuals cannot rely on that process as they might queue for long hours or end up not having succeeded in entering the park.
Day visitors who pre-book their visit are expected to pay a non-refundable
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5/ deposit of R46 per adult and R23 per child; which is meant to secure their space because they would have been counted in the number that made the daily quota. Day visitors with advanced bookings are also expected to arrive at the booked gate by no later than 13:00 on the date
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6/ of the booking, because after 13:00 the booking lapses.
Visitors are also reminded of the rules and regulations of the park, with particular emphasis on littering, speeding, getting out of cars and loud noises. Furthermore visitors are also cautioned of the Covid 19 rules and
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7/ regulations even though we are operating under Level 1 guidelines. Issued by: SANParks - Communications & Marketing Dept Enquiries: Isaac Phaahla, GM: Communications and Marketing – Kruger National Park. Tel: 013 735 4384, cell 083 673 6974 or Isaac.phaahla@sanparks.org.

[Klipspringer]

Media Release: Access for KNP Day Visitors during the 2020 Festive Season
09 December 2020

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