KNP: No ID, No passport…no access to the Kruger Park!
The new system will assist with monitoring of people’s movement who enter and exit the Park.
Kruger National Park (KNP) is currently implementing additional gate access control systems at its entrance gates in the Southern part of the Park, which will require that as from 1 September.
All visitors who are 18 years and older must produce positive identity document for scanning in order to gain access.
For non-South African visitors, they must produce passports but a South African driver’s licence will also be acceptable.
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The new system will assist with monitoring of people’s movement who enter and exit the Park, and will ensure that information related to any persons entering the park is centrally recorded and monitored.
Some reaction on SANParks Kruger National Park’s Facebook page:
“The system will apply to everybody, including SANParks staff members, suppliers and other residents of the Park and is expected to improve on our proactive surveillance, early warning and detection. In our quest to continue to enhance security for both wildlife and visitors, we will continue to make use of appropriate security technology,” said the KNP’s Managing Executive, Glenn Phillips.
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Visitors will still be required to go through their normal check-in or check-out at the gate receptions before proceeding to the security scanning process.
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Training for security personnel on the upgraded system is underway in order to minimize the possible delays as soon as the new operation kicks-in.
They request that tour operators and ground handlers communicate this requirement with their guests.
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“We recognise that we have to keep a very fine balance between imposing potentially anti-tourist friendly security apparatus whilst also ensuring the protection of both Tourists and Wildlife. We request the public to be patient during these very necessary security processes,” concluded Phillips.
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