More black visitors for Sanparks

THE latest tourism figures from Sanparks has shown that the number of black South Africans visiting national parks operated by Sanparks has increased to 19,7% from an estimated 4% in 2003. Black people made up 62,2% of Mapungubwe National Park’s guest profile, Golden Gate in came in second place with 22,8% and Kruger National Park in third with 21,4%. Dr David Mabunda, ce of Sanparks said that two factors influenced this growth, “Firstly, the efforts of our outreach programmes run by our People and Conservation Department and secondly the fact that this market segment is being targeted by intensive marketing and public relations campaigns.” (Sue Lewitton) suel@nowmedia.co.za