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Kokerboomkloof Camping Site Temporarily Closed
Date: 2008-03-19
The Kokerboomkloof Camping Site in Richtersveld National Park has been closed temporarily due to inoperable ablution blocks. No new reservations will be accepted for Kokerboomkloof until the problem has been rectified. However, Richtersveld has made arrangements to accommodate existing reservations and will be providing them with portable chemical toilets. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
The Story of the Sendelingsdrif Pontoon
Date: 2007-11-08
The design and use of pontoons is an interesting world wide and century’s old technique used to transport people and goods across rivers. Only a few pontoons are still in use in the African river transport business-including the newly opened Pont at Sendelingsdrif...
Media Release: Two New Border Crossings for the Northern Cape
Date: 2007-10-22
The Northern Cape has two brand-new border posts, both in National Parks, linking South Africa and Namibia. This will be of great benefit to these more isolated areas of the province and will make the attractions of the wide-open spaces that the eco-tourist seeks, more accessible.
Closure of Ganakouriep Wilderness Camp
Date: 2007-07-13
Ganakouriep Wilderness Camp in Richtersveld National Park has been closed for renovations as all the accommodation units have been damaged by strong winds...
Twenty-two New Sites Inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Date: 2007-06-29
Christchurch, New Zealand, 29 June – The World Heritage Committee inscribed 22 new sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List during its ongoing session in Christchurch. The new inscriptions include 16 cultural, five natural and one mixed, cultural and natural property, including the Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape.
Richtersveld Declared A World Heritage Site
Date: 2007-06-28
The Richtersveld, bordering on to the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park has been awarded world heritage status. It is the eighth such site in the country...
Opening of Border Facilities at Sendelingsdrift
Date: 2007-04-23
The delays in the opening of the Pont (Ferry) and associated Immigration and Border Control facilities are regretted. The new opening date is tentatively set at 12th October 2007...
Nominations for the 2007 Kudu Awards Begin
Date: 2007-03-07
If you know of individuals or organisations who are making a significant contribution to conservation in South Africa, please read more about the SANParks Kudu Awards, download the Award Categories and fill in a nomination form...
|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld in Bloom!
Date: 2006-07-03
The |AI-|Ais/Richtersvled Transfrontier Park is a fascinating place of many moods and is at present showing its most flamboyant side to the world. The dramatic park landscape is aflame with an unseasonably early array of colour as many of the tenacious plant species, characteristic of this area, come into bloom.
Update on Richtersveld Flood Damage
Date: 2005-11-18
Information has been received on the access to Richtersveld after the flood damage, from the Park Manager, Andy Davies.
Richtersveld National Park: Notice to all visitors - Flood damage and closure of sections of the park
Date: 2005-10-20
On the afternoon and evening of Monday 17 October 2005 Richtersveld was subjected to storms with high rainfall and strong winds. This extreme weather caused havoc in the area with communities, stock farmers and business’s suffering losses. Thankfully, as far as is currently known there was no loss of human life.
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