Various technological tools are being rolled out in South African National Parks to enhance tourism and combat poaching. SANParks is testing these new tools in Kruger National Park before expanding them across the rest of South Africa’s national parks.
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For an improved tourist experience, the organisation is moving to a cashless system, enhanced internet services, and a more streamlined online booking procedure.
SANParks are deploying advanced camera systems to combat poaching, monitor vehicles, and identify poachers. ‘Running dogs, supported by tech tools, are being used to apprehend poachers,’ explained News24.
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment announced an 11% drop in rhino killings in the first six months of 2023 in South Africa compared to last year.
Further, SANParks plans to install cameras at park gates and intersections that read license plate numbers to identify stolen cars. They have also adapted a radar-based detection system to monitor human movement in areas with a high rhino concentration in the park.
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These technological tool implementations have already shown promising results in addressing improved visitor experience and poaching in South Africa’s national parks. Plans are in the works to expand the tools across more parks.
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