Information for People with Disabilities who are visiting SANParks

General Information

General Information on the accessibility of South African National Parks and advice on how to navigate these pages.
Information for persons wanting to take their guide dog into National Parks.
Summarised account on physical access in South African National Parks (Includes locations of accessible accommodation and other facilities)
Summarised account on physical access in Kruger National Park (Includes locations of accessible accommodation and other facilities)
Detailed account of physical access to every tourist location in Kruger Park, including all camps, gates, picnic sites, hides, historical sites and other get-out points. Indicates presence of access ramps, adapted accessible toilets etc.
Summary of Accessible Camping in South African National Parks. Highlighting which camp sites have accessible ablution facilities.
Transport and Tours – recommendation of tour groups for people with disabilities and car hire of converted vehicles.
Travel Tips – advice to people with disabilities (particularly mobility impaired) in travelling to National Parks
List of Disability Contacts – some organisations in South Africa that represent people with disability and their rights to equality.
In December 2003 Skukuza Camp in Kruger played host to a very special celebration of disability in the form of a 3 night visit to the park for prize winning school children with disabilities.
In June 2003 SANParks was honoured for her efforts in creating accessible facilities within the parks in the form of the Filmer Award.
View photo gallery of accommodation and facilities accessible to people in wheelchairs

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