By Carina Borralho Every South African keeps a special place in their heart for the bush and its wildlife, and […]

The Truth Behind Real-World Conservation

Mar 2, 2017Sep 21, 2017 Carina Borralho conservation, SANParks Times, south africa, wildlife

Words by Carina Borralho Pictures supplied Like many other things in the world, the idea of conservation seems to be […]

Hiking

4 hiking trails you probably haven’t heard of

Jan 12, 2017Jan 11, 2017 Nicol Grobler hiking, SANParks Times

We’re blessed with some spectacular and iconic trails, but sometimes it’s worthwhile taking the road less travelled. Here are 4 lesser known hiking trails.

Birding

Mapungubwe’s Rare Birds

Sep 2, 2016Sep 2, 2016 Nicol Grobler Mapungubwe National Park, sanparks, SANParks Times

There are such beautiful spots hidden within the Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site. We highly recommend the park for your next birding experience…

Adventure

6 Must-do Night Activities

Sep 2, 2016Aug 30, 2017 Nicol Grobler sanparks, SANParks Times

When darkness falls, these are the 6 must-do night activities we recommend when out and about in South Africa’s national parks…

Wildlife

Have You Seen a Honey Badger?

Jul 22, 2016Jul 22, 2016 Nicol Grobler Honey Badger, sanparks, SANParks Times, Table Mountain National Park, wildlife

Honey badgers in the TMNP are definitely not a common sighting. In fact, scientists were not even sure that they were still around, until now…

Hiking

Hiking the Golden Gate Highlands

Jul 11, 2016 Nicol Grobler Golden Gate Highlands National Park, hike, Hiking Trail, sanparks, SANParks Times, trail

The rolling foothills of the Maluti Mountains create a spectacular backdrop in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Tr their new trail…

Wildlife

Mokala’s Sable Doing Well

May 6, 2016 Nicol Grobler Mokala National Park, Sable, sanparks, SANParks Times

The large and striking sable is definitely an attention grabber – though for different reasons. In the wild, sables are rare and special sightings.

Wild Earth

Drought: Valuable Learnings

Apr 28, 2016Apr 28, 2016 Nicol Grobler Drought, Kruger National Park, sanparks, SANParks Times

Drought is a vital learning curve, already yielding valuable lessons that are essential for the future of the Kruger National Park, and protected areas elsewhere.