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Media Release: Here's your chance to enter the Karoo Mountain Bike Challenge!
Date: 2008-08-28
Entries are now open for the Karoo National Park Mountain Bike Challenge to be held on 18 October 2008.
Update: Karoo Roads
Date: 2008-04-14
All road rejuvenation of tarred roads in the Karoo National Park is now complete and there will be no further closure of tourist roads. The 4x4 roads are still closed until further notice.
Road Closures in Karoo National Park
Date: 2008-02-25
Visitors to Karoo National Park should note that all tourist roads in the Park will be rejuvenated over the next 6 weeks. Sections of the roads may be closed temporarily for periods of time (specific times are not available at present). 4x4 routes are also closed until further notice because of road works. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Klipspringer Pass Closed for 2 Weeks
Date: 2008-02-19
The Klipspringer Pass in the Karoo National Park will be closed from the 19th February 2008 for a period of two weeks for resurfacing. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to visitors.
Karoo Road Update
Date: 2008-02-12
Lammertjiesleegte Road in the Karoo National Park will operate on a stop/go system from Wednesday 13 February to Friday 15 February 2008. Visitors may still use the road but delays may be experienced. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Road Upgrades in Karoo National Park
Date: 2008-02-08
Essential repairs to some of the tar roads in the Karoo National Park will begin today.
Eskom Loadshedding Schedule for Karoo National Park
Date: 2008-01-31
Visitors should note that due to the Eskom power problems, the power supply at Karoo National Park will be switched off at the following times...
Enter the Karoo National Park Half Marathon
Date: 2008-01-25
There’s still time to enter the Karoo National Park’s 21.1 km Half Marathon or 10 km Fun Run to be held on the 16th of February 2008.
Karoo Honorary Rangers Host 2008 Birding Weekend
Date: 2008-01-25
Based on the success of their inaugral birding weekend last year, the Karoo Honorary Rangers have decided that the birding weekend will become an annual event, with the support of Karoo National Park management. They are excited to announce that their next birding weekend will take place from the 18th to the 20th April 2008.
Karoo National Park Golf Day
Date: 2007-08-22
There is still time to enter the Karoo National Park Golf Day in the 1st of September, organized by the Karoo Honorary Rangers.
Media Release: Black Rhino Released In Karoo National Park
Date: 2007-05-14
The last of three black rhino translocated from Namibia to the Karoo National Park near Beaufort West will be released from the bomas tonight.
Birding Weekend: Karoo National Park
Date: 2007-03-27
The Honorary Rangers of the Karoo will be hosting a birding weekend in 11 - 13 May 2007.
Ranger scoops first prize in Karoo National Park Half Marathon
Date: 2007-03-16
Karoo National Park’s own Jan Frieslaar claimed first prize in the Karoo National Park Half Marathon held on 17 February. Jan, who has been competing in half marathons since 1996, works as a field ranger and guide in the Park and has distinguished himself by claiming first prize in a variety of local marathons including the Meiringspoort Half Marathon and Karoo Heart Festival Half Marathon. He also finished second in the Cango Caves Half Marathon.
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...
Temporary Closure of 4x4 Route
Date: 2006-10-13
To our valued clients and 4x4 enthusiasts
Please note that we are busy with road constructions and our 4x4 route will be closed with immediate effect until further notice. We will use this site to keep you posted. Sincere apologies for the inconvenience.
Karoo Golf Day
Date: 2006-08-04
This is an ideal opportunity for companies, individuals and golfers in general to come to Beaufort West for an enjoyable weekend on the golf course. Its a great way to build team spirit and relax in the wide open spaces of the Karoo National park, which has accommodation specials running for the event.
10 Things to do at Karoo National Park
Date: 2006-08-01
The Karoo is a magical place. For many people, it’s enough to sit under the wide skies and listen to the space and silence. However, the Karoo National Park offers much more than this by way of places to visit and things to do...here's a few ideas…
Draft Park Management Plan
Date: 2006-07-21
Here is the draft management plan for Karoo National Park The management plans are also in the process of discussion with stakeholders at scheduled park-specific meetings. Details regarding the time, place and venues for these meetings can be obtained from park management. For more information, visit : http://www.sanparks.org/conservation/park_man/
12 things you didn't know about the Karoo National Park
Date: 2006-07-12
Karoo National Park is characterised by a dramatic landscape, abundant plant and wildlife, and a number of hidden charms. There are literally dozens of things to discover on every visit. Here are some interesting Karoo facts to whet your appetite.
Time Travel in Karoo National Park
Date: 2006-07-12
When you visit the Karoo national park, not only will you be traveling to one of the worlds richest dessert flora areas, with more than 9000 plant species, the highest concentration of breeding black eagles, and abundant animal life, you'll also be traveling back in time, and visiting creatures that lived on the earth 35 million years before the dinosaurs.
Karoo's Rich Past
Date: 2006-06-15
A short visit to Karoo National Park's oldest residents on a bitterly cold winter morning turned into an incredible journey back in time – a mind-blowing 35-million years before dinosaurs existed.
Sizzling Specials on New Reservations
Date: 2006-05-24
Karoo National Park is offering fabulous discounts of up to 40% on New Reservations.
Karoo National Park Challenge “Fun Cycle Day” - 24 September 2005
Date: 2005-09-06
Karoo National Park Challenge “Fun Cycle Day” - 24 September 2005
Beaufort West Marathon
Date: 2005-07-14
Beaufort West Marathon, presented by Beaufort West Municipality in co-operation with Nike Athletic Club.
Black Rhino re-introduced in Karoo National Park
Date: 2005-05-05
During the early morning hours of 9 March 2005, a Desert- or South-western black rhino (Diceros bicornis bicornis) was released in the Stolzhoek area of the Karoo National Park.
Media Release: Karoo National Park – Celebrating 25 years of excellence
Date: 2005-03-11
The Karoo National Park in Beaufort West celebrated 25 years of existence with the opening of the long-awaited educational interpretive centre today.
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