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One of South Africa's most accessible malaria-free safari destinations is undergoing a significant transformation, and consultants selling Eastern Cape itineraries should take note of what is changing and when. South African National Parks has committed R136,5 million to upgrading accommodation, visitor facilities and basic infrastructur… read more
Travel professionals selling South Africa's coastline now have fresh data to work with. A new analysis of Google review scores across 119 public beaches has placed Dias Beach at Cape Point at the very top of the national list, with an average score of 4.87 out of five drawn from 333 reviews. The study, conducted by SEO Backlinks… read more
Agents with clients heading into the Kalahari over the coming days should pass on a practical operational note. South African National Parks will temporarily close the retail shops at Mata Mata, Nossob and Twee Rivieren during late October 2026 to carry out annual stocktaking. The closures are staggered, affecting only one camp … read more
Agencies selling Southern African safari itineraries have a new cost line to factor into quotations. South African National Parks will apply increased daily conservation fees across most of its reserves from 1 November 2026, with the revised schedule running through to 31 October 2027. The adjustment touches flagship destination… read more
Durban's coastline is once again showing that water quality can shift quickly from one stretch of sand to the next, and the latest municipal testing round gives the African travel trade a clear picture of where clients can safely swim this season.
According to the newest beach water quality results dated 08 October 2026, t… read more
South African National Parks has confirmed foot-and-mouth disease in kudu at Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape, following a second round of diagnostic testing on samples collected from affected animals that returned positive results. Working in coordination with the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture, the conse… read more
Operators building self-drive adventure itineraries through the Eastern Cape need to adjust their plans. The Bedrogfontein 4x4 Trail in Addo Elephant National Park has been temporarily closed after a large rock came down and blocked the route, leaving no way for vehicles to pass. South African National Parks has confirmed that r… read more
South Africa's coastline has once again proven its global standing, with 62 Blue Flag awards and 19 Green Coast sites confirmed for the 2026/2027 season. The announcement came from the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa during a ceremony at Grotto Beach in Hermanus on 8 October 2026, a date that also marked … read more
Consultants selling South Africa's remote northwest corner need to revisit any bookings touching the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. Rising water on the Orange River, building steadily since the final days of September 2026, has forced South African National Parks to close several internal routes and one wilderness cam… read more
Clients returning to the Kruger National Park this season will find some of its most familiar dining rooms under new management. South African National Parks has confirmed the appointment of new restaurant operators at four of the park's best-known rest camps, following the expiry of previous concession agreements and a competit… read more
Addo Elephant Park gets R136,5m makeover: new family units, spa and community lodge arriving
Cape Point's hidden cove crowned South Africa's top beach as Garden Route shines
Kgalagadi Camp Shops Shut for Stocktake in October: Mata Mata, Nossob and Twee Rivieren Affected
SANParks Lifts Overseas Entry Fees Up to 15% From 1 November, SADC Travellers Pay Middle Rate
Durban Beach Update: Two Closures as uShaka, North and South Beach Score Excellent Water
Kruger Dining Shake-Up: New Operators Take Over at Lower Sabie, Pretoriuskop and Berg-en-Dal
