Tourists fined R3,000 for exiting vehicle in KNP Posted on 12 January 2020 Four tourists who climbed out of their vehicle while in the Kruger National Park were fined R3,000 on the group. Despite SANParks’ strict warnings about passengers exiting vehicles while observing animals, this group were caught sitting on top of their car with the doors open while observing lions, one of the most dangerous animals in the park. Pictures of the incident were posted to social media, with the car registration included. ‘The section ranger went to the area and instructed them to get into their cars, a nearby peace officer then escorted them to Skukuza where a R3,000 fine was issued,’ KNP spokesperson Isaac Phaahla told The Citizen. The official guidelines say that no part of the body may protrude from a window or sunroof, and by getting out of the vehicle the guests’ disregard for the rules can be seen as very irresponsible. ‘Just stay in your cars and enjoy the scenery and the animals. They won’t kill you, and we won’t have to kill them afterwards,’ Phaahla said. Image: Facebook/SANParks Kruger National Park Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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