Access for KNP day visits during the Easter Holidays.

Mr William Mabasa, acting head of the South African National Parks (SANParks) says for busy periods such as the upcoming Easter Holidays, they aim to better manage the volumes that they expect, as well as their visitors’ expectations.
He said the three different time slots are aimed at improving the spread of vehicles and possible prevent unnecessary waiting periods at gates.

“Pre-booked day visitors must ensure that they arrive within the time slots, as per their reservation. Arriving outside the booked time slot, will be regarded as non-booked and therefore will not receive preference. These bookings can be changed as well through SANParks reservations offices if for some reason one decides to do so,” said Mabasa.
Visitors at the parks can be able to book up to 80-percent of day visitor quota per gate via SANParks reservations offices and online at www.sanparks.org.
Pre-booked day visitors will get preference over non-booked day visitors at the gate.

Mabasa also reminded visitors to read the permits which they receive at the gates because all the rules and regulations of the park are clearly stipulated on these documents.
“Please do not bring liquor with you because the alcohol ban on public areas in the park is a permanent rule which is enforced at all times. Other park rules are intended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience and hence must be adhered to at all times whilst in the park with special emphasis on adherence to speed limit and littering”; he advised.
Mabasa further urged visitors to report any rules and regulations infringement which they witness to the Emergency Call Centre numbers 013 735 4064/013 735 0197/076 801 9679.
He said it was, however,important that the following information is provided:

· Vehicle type and colour.

· Vehicle registration.

· Date and time of Incident

· Yellow SATSA sticker number (for Open Safari Vehicles)

· Details of Incident

· Photographic evidence

· Location of Incident

Mabasa said visitors should also take note of the following important information:

* Day visitor pre- bookings are subject to a non-refundable booking fee of R38 per adult and R19 per child.

*Day visitors who have pre-booked will still be required to pay conservation fees or use a valid wild card to enter the park. The conservation fee for SA residents is R76 per adult and R38 per child between ages 2 – 11 and for international
guests it is R304 per adult and R152 per child.

* Guests planning to use wild cards are requested to ensure membership is valid before arrival and this can best be done online at www.sanparks.org/wild

* The number and profile of persons (adults and children) on the reservation and actual persons arriving should correspond.

* All guests (drivers and passengers) will be required to identify themselves upon admission (by producing a South African driver’s license, identity document or passport); please ensure you are in possession of one of these documents. Due to existing contractual arrangements with Open Safari Vehicles (OSVs), they are regarded as pre-booked for all day visitor admissions and in order to ensure better distribution of vehicles are authorised to enter 15 minutes before gate opening time.

* Gate quotas will be strictly applied and guests without pre-bookings could be denied entry.

* Guests are encouraged to continuously provide feedback on their experience to customercare@sanparks.org.