South African National Parks says it has embarked on a major product development boost in several of its national parks.
 
According to SANParks Tourism and Marketing Managing Executive, Glen Phillips, the new developments include the revamping of the Golden Gate Hotel, a new campsite for the Northern Cape's Tankwa Karoo National Park, and the construction of an Interpretive Centre in Mapungubwe National Park.

The Golden Gate Hotel, explains Phillips, will see its existing 35 rooms expanded to 54. The hotel is now open to the public for bookings. Meanwhile, the Mata Mata rest camp bordering Namibia has also been given a major face-lift. The older chalets have been upgraded, the prefabs removed and eight exquisite brand-new thatched chalets have being built and are also opened to the public.
 
Tankwa Karoo National Park has received a new campsite at Perdekloof, while Agulhas National Park located at the most southern tip of Africa has a new rest camp at Piet se Punt. The heritage Guest house at Piet se Punt also received a major revamp making it one of the modern heritage sites in SANParks' stable.
 
The construction of an Interpretive Centre in Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site is in its final stage, with opening expected in September.