South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that stringent safety measures will apply in all three sections - Tsitsikamma, Knysna and Wilderness - of the Garden Route National Park during this summer holidays. According to Vuyiswa Thabethe, General Manager for the Garden Route region of SANParks, Park Rangers will be on high alert during this period keeping visible patrols in all areas to ensure compliance of rules, protection of nature and visitors alike. SANParks also encourages visitors to observe social distancing at all times, wear their masks, sanitize hands at all entrances and be willing to have their temperature checked.
- A quota system will be introduced in the Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park as from 16 December 2020. Popular areas like Island Lake, Tarentaal and the Half-collard Kingfisher Trail will have a quota system, restricting the number of people entering the facilities.
- The Lagoon area, closer to the Wilderness beach, will be closed completely from 15 December 2020 to 15 January 2021.
- Other controlled access areas include those leading to Big trees like Krisjian se Nek, Dalene Matthee memorial and popular picnic spots. Visitors will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Vessel and boat permits, activity permits and other recreational permits are available at Park reception areas on Thesen Island office (Knysna), Ebb & Flow Rest Camp in Wilderness.
- Fishing and bait collection permits can only be purchased from the South African Post Office (SAPO) during official operating hours.
- Annual or Seasonal Vessel Permits can be bought from the Thesen Island office (Knysna) Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 and Saturdays 08:00 - 13:00, only.
- Emergencies on the Knysna Estuary can be reported to the Knysna Ranger on Duty at 082 269 5007.
- Cycling permits (annual, monthly, family and daily permits) can be obtained from the Garden of Eden, Harkerville Office or Diepwalle Office.
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