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Climbing Table Mountain 64 Times in 64 Days

This week, SANParks Honorary Rangers of the Table Mountain region had the privilege of joining Tania Morkel on her 59th climb of Table Mountain — part of her inspiring challenge to summit the mountain 64 times in 64 days.
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10th annual Mokala Bush Concert

Members of the Free State Region proudly hosted the 10th annual Mokala Bush Concert in the Mokala National Park over the weekend of 11 – 13 April 2025, culminating in the highlight of the weekend - the concert - on Saturday evening. The performing artists included internationally renowned soprano Amira Willighagen who, at 9 years of age, won the “Holland’s Got Talent” show in 2013, and the incredibly talented South African tenor, Jannie Moolman.
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Spectacular Scenery Rewards Participants in the Golden Gate Dino Challenge

The inaugural Golden Gate Dino Challenge MTB and Trail Run on 8 March 2025 saw some 350 runners and riders from across the country descend upon the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Organised by the SANParks Honorary Rangers in partnership with South African National Parks (SANParks) and the N3 Toll Concession (N3TC), the event offered various route options, including a 40 km, 25 km and 10 km trail run and 44 km and 22 km mountain bike route option. A 5 km fun run and 10 km fun ride were also on offer.
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Support Conservation and Stand a Chance to Win a Toyota Corolla Cross!

Purchase an entry into the Comrades Toyota Win-A-Car competition 2025 and stand a chance to win a brand-new Toyota Corolla Cross. Proceeds will go to CMA AmaBeadiBeadi charities, including SANParks Honorary Rangers. At only R50 a ticket, here's a fun and easy way to contribute to conservation in South Africa's magnificent national parks.
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Junior Honorary Rangers get ready for 2025

As learners head back to school after the summer holiday, our Junior Honorary Rangers get ready for the 2025 program of courses, outings and events to learn about conservation and the environment. Registration days are being held at various locations across the country and youngsters are invited to join a program in their area.
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SANPARKS HONORARY RANGERS STRENGTHEN ANTI-POACHING EFFORTS

In a generous act of support towards wildlife conservation, the Magalies Region of the SANParks Honorary Rangers (SHR) made a significant donation to the anti-poaching K9 Unit based at Kingfisherspruit ranger section in the Kruger National Park. This contribution is poised to bolster efforts to safeguard the park's magnificent wildlife from the devastating effects of poaching.
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Inaugural Marakele MTB Challenge

South African National Parks together with the SANParks Honorary Rangers hosted the first-ever, Marakele MTB Challenge on Saturday 25 May 2024 at the scenic Marakele National Park outside Thabazimbi in Limpopo. Marakele National Park is a Big 5 park.
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60 Years of Making a Difference for Conservation.

We celebrate 60 years of making a difference for conservation. For 60 years, we’ve been helping our National Parks preserve South Africa's natural heritage for the benefit of future generations. We are the SANParks Honorary Rangers, and we do it out of love.
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Unique Bush Concert in Mokala

The SANParks Honorary Rangers: Free State Region held its 9th annual Mokala Bush Concert in Mokala National Park over the weekend of 19 to 21 April 2024. The concert, born in 2016 after a member of the region came up with the unique idea and brainstormed the concept with the region and equally enthusiastic staff members at Mokala, again was a huge success.
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Dr Jane Goodall in Skukuza

The SANParks Honorary Rangers and some of the Kruger National Park Management were fortunate to hear world renowned primatologist, anthropologist and conservationist, Dr Jane Goodall during her recent trip to South Africa. Her visit to Skukuza was arranged by the Lowveld Region of the SANParks Honorary Rangers.
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