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SANParks and the COVID 19 pandemic
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Re: SANParks and the COVID 19 pandemic
The infection at Lower Sabie is probably the pilot of those daily flights.
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Jan 13
Please note
As from 14 January 2021 - Kruger National Park
Camp gates will open at 05h00 and
close at 18h30.
Park entry and exit gates still open from 06h00 and close at 18h00.
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Jan 13
Please note
As from 14 January 2021 - Kruger National Park
Camp gates will open at 05h00 and
close at 18h30.
Park entry and exit gates still open from 06h00 and close at 18h00.
Please check Needs Attention pre-booking: https://africawild-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=322&t=596
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Re: SANParks and the COVID 19 pandemic
South African National Parks
⚠Please note: ⚠
Lower Sabie rest camp will open on Friday (29/1). The restaurant will only operate 'on the move' (grab and go); please note the closing times of the restaurant when in camp.
⚠Please note: ⚠
Lower Sabie rest camp will open on Friday (29/1). The restaurant will only operate 'on the move' (grab and go); please note the closing times of the restaurant when in camp.
Please check Needs Attention pre-booking: https://africawild-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=322&t=596
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Re: SANParks and the COVID 19 pandemic
https://www.tourismupdate.co.za/article ... ake-strain
National parks take strain
20 Jan 2021 - by Erin Cusack
SANParks is still under financial pressure that may result in budget cuts and a decrease in maintenance.
SANParks’ Head of Communication, Reynold Thakhuli, told Tourism Update that the national authority was not going to meet its financial targets for the 2020/2021 financial year due to the effects of the lockdown and ongoing restrictions following a resurgence in COVID-19 infections.
He said the relaxing of regulations had helped the parks and they had seen an increase in visitors once travel was permitted, but, with certain restrictions on open safari vehicles and park facilities, there were still challenges to be faced.
“We are 100% open at the moment and we have seen an increase in booking numbers, but of course after seven months with no visitors our overall occupancy is still down.”
Thakhuli said the results of not meeting targets would be severe. “Obviously there would have to be cuts to our operational budget and we may not have funds to maintain all of our facilities.”
The parks are hoping for the return of international tourists, who make up 85% of all conservation fees, according to Thakhuli. “It’s difficult to say when they will return, because we are relying entirely on announcements from the government and, of course, willingness from travellers.”
National parks take strain
20 Jan 2021 - by Erin Cusack
SANParks is still under financial pressure that may result in budget cuts and a decrease in maintenance.
SANParks’ Head of Communication, Reynold Thakhuli, told Tourism Update that the national authority was not going to meet its financial targets for the 2020/2021 financial year due to the effects of the lockdown and ongoing restrictions following a resurgence in COVID-19 infections.
He said the relaxing of regulations had helped the parks and they had seen an increase in visitors once travel was permitted, but, with certain restrictions on open safari vehicles and park facilities, there were still challenges to be faced.
“We are 100% open at the moment and we have seen an increase in booking numbers, but of course after seven months with no visitors our overall occupancy is still down.”
Thakhuli said the results of not meeting targets would be severe. “Obviously there would have to be cuts to our operational budget and we may not have funds to maintain all of our facilities.”
The parks are hoping for the return of international tourists, who make up 85% of all conservation fees, according to Thakhuli. “It’s difficult to say when they will return, because we are relying entirely on announcements from the government and, of course, willingness from travellers.”
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Re: SANParks and the COVID 19 pandemic
What was the reason up til now for the serious lack of maintenance?"........and we may not have funds to maintain all of our facilities.”
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Re: SANParks and the COVID 19 pandemic
What a load of rubbish! Private destinations certainly don't use that as an excuse for lack of maintenance!
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It is not in that department that they lose money nor is it very expensive. Excuses, excuses, excuses The pandemic as an excuse will be used over and over again in the future
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Re: SANParks and the COVID 19 pandemic
Let’s blame Jan van Riebeeck
Next trip to the bush??
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