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Cape Town Reserves Go Cashless: A Secure and Convenient Payment Upgrade
African travel specialists can look forward to smoother entry at five of the City of Cape Town’s Nature Reserves beginning 01 February 2025, as they transition to an entirely cashless payment system. This modern upgrade allows visitors to use all major digital cards… read more
Durban's Beaches Update: 21 Beaches Open for Swimming as of January 2025
The eThekwini Municipality, which manages the vibrant city of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has provided the latest updates regarding local beaches and swimming pool accessibility. As of January 20, 2025, 21 beaches in the area are open and deemed safe for swimming, while two beaches remain closed due to concerns over water quality.
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Kruger National Park Road Update: Most Routes Reopen After Recent Rainfall
South African National Parks (SANParks) has provided an important update on the road conditions within Kruger National Park following significant rainfall that recently affected the area.
Fortunately, weather conditions have improved, and the majority of gravel roads are now accessible to visitors. Ho… read more
Temporary Closure of Namibia Maritime Museum for Construction Work
The Namibia Maritime Museum (NMM), located in Lüderitz, Namibia, has announced a temporary closure due to ongoing construction work. The museum will remain closed from January 16, 2025, until January 26, 2025, with plans to reopen to the public on Monday, January 27, 2… read more
Temporary Closure of Swimming Pool at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp for Maintenance
The management team at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, operated by SANParks, has officially announced the temporary closure of the swimming pool located at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp for vital repairs. This essential maintenance work will render the pool out of service from January 27, 2025… read more
Gonarezhou National Park Announces Seasonal Closure for Maintenance and Family Time
Gonarezhou National Park, located in the southeastern region of Zimbabwe, has officially announced its annual closure, which will take effect from January 14, 2025, and will last until the end of February 2025. This temporary shutdown is a strategic decision made to coincide with the traditionally wettes… read more
Temporary Suspension of Operations at Grobler's Bridge Port of Entry Due to Flooding
The Grobler's Bridge (Groblersbrug) Port of Entry, which connects South Africa and Botswana at Martin's Drift, has experienced a temporary halt in operations due to elevated water levels resulting from recent heavy rainfall.
This announcement was made by the South African Border Management Authority (BMA)… read more
eThekwini Municipality Updates Beach and Swimming Pool Status as of January 2025
The eThekwini Municipality, which oversees the governance and management of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated information as of January 13, 2025, regarding the condition of local beaches and swimming pools. According to the latest reports, 17 beaches in Durban are currently open and … read more
Flooding Updates and Road Closures in Kruger National Park
Update (January 13, 2025): The South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued urgent updates regarding the increasing water levels at the Crocodile River in Kruger National Park, particularly at the Riverside weir in Malelane. It has been re… read more
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Announces Temporary Changes to Shop Operating Hours for January 2025
The management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, under SANParks, has recently communicated important updates regarding the operating hours of all shops within the National Park.
These temporary changes are set to take effect on select dates in January 2025 to accommodate the monthly… read more
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