This was a SANParks vehicle and driver in this video speeding towards a Giraffe!
OSV (Open Safari Vehicles) Operators Vows To Follow The Rules:
• Always honour and respect the rights of all visitors and wildlife in the Kruger National Park.
• Always respect all speed limits at all times.
• Respect the rights of all parties to see rare sightings of all game and will not obscure the view.
• Treat all fellow visitors with respect and will be grateful that they are visiting our beautiful country.
• Speak to all people with humility and good manners.
• Will drive with dignity and be recognised for good behaviour on the roads.
• Will be a credit to our company without exception;
• Become the benchmark for responsible guiding in this country.
Another incident involving a Taxi caused the death of a Swiss Tourist.
Read the press release from SANParks below:
A combi with 13 Day Visitors on their way to Letaba was involved in an accident North of Mopani in the Kruger National Park (KNP) yesterday, 10 November 2019. Preliminary reports indicate that a giraffe stepped into the road, with the combi hitting it before it dropped on top of a rental safari vehicle, travelling in the opposite direction with two occupants. The driver of the rental vehicle, a Swiss national was seriously injured and later died.
“The medical personnel who rushed to the scene of the accident stabilized the Swiss driver, before airlifting him to a medical facility; he is in a critical condition and we wish him a speedy recovery. The accident resulted in the death of the giraffe; whilst two occupants from the combi were also treated for minor injuries; said the General Manager: Communications and Marketing, Isaac Phaahla.
The South African Police Service are investigating the incident and circumstances around it; therefore South African National Parks (SANParks) is appealing for people to desist from speculating and allow the investigation process to run its course. SANParks would also like to appeal to the public to always be watchful of all kinds of species while driving on the roads in the Park as they are a general site; therefore people must remember that these animals have a right of way.
“We are approaching the festive season in a month’s time and encourage visitors to plan their trips between gates and camps so as to eliminate the need to hurry, please also exercise caution as the wildlife has no concept of traffic rules” concluded Phaahla.
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Visitors must obey the Rules of Kruger National Park:
• Visitors must remain in their vehicles unless in a designated area.
Remember that no part of the body may protrude from a window or sunroof or any other part of the vehicle. Vehicle doors should be closed at all times.
• Stick to the speed limit! All general rules of the road apply within the Kruger National Park. The speed limit is 50 km/h on tar roads and 40 km/h on gravel roads. Please note that not all roads are accessible to caravans.
• Look at the gate times in your green gate permit. You must be inside the camp or out of the gate before these times. No travelling before or after these times are allowed. Gate times must be strictly adhered to and late comers may be subject to a fine.
• You are not allowed to drive “off-road” or on roads with a “no entry” sign.
• The feeding or disturbing of animals is a serious offence. Remember, animals see litter as food!
Please read more: www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger... *********Rules and regulations are enforced under the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act no. 57 of 2003) and transgression can result in a fine.
SANParks (Kruger National Parks) encourage visitors to identify other visitors breaking the rules above which can result in a fine and more...