Kruger National Park unveils activity vehicles for people with mobility challenge

The management of the Kruger National Park has introduced four 14-seater vehicles equipped with lifts for wheelchairs, which will be used to transport tourists with mobility challenges on game viewing activities. Lucy Nhlapo, the South African National Parks (SANParks) General Manager: Marula Region, officially unveiled the vehicles in the Skukuza Rest Camp on 04 December 2018 and said that it is part of the Kruger National Park's mission to ensure that people with mobility issues can also enjoy a wildlife experience.

Some of the places of interest which provide universal access in Kruger National Park are:

• The Rhino Museum at Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
• The Indigenous Nursery in Skukuza Rest Camp – which provides scent stimulation and sounds that enable visitors to enjoy nature through multiple senses
• The accessible trail at Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
• The Elephant Interpretive Centre at Letaba Rest Camp

South Africa: Londolozi got a brand new electric safari vehicle from Land Rover

The Londolozi Private Game Reserve, located in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, recently got a brand new electric Land Rover, courtesy of Land Rover and Barker Performance Products, to do some rigorous and rough fieldtesting with the vehicle.

The electric Landrover runs off an air cooled AC Induction Motor with 330Nm of Torque and 59kW of Motor Power. The batter is comprised of air cooled Lithium Phosphate and has a voltage of 300V. Ranging from 80km per battery on the open road and +20km through a game reserve, the vehicle is able to offer a game drive of approximately 8 hours.
For more info about the new electic Land Rover and Londolozi's work on and with zero emission safari vehicles since 2009, please check their website and blog!