SANParks bracing for slow business amid SA travel ban
South African National Parks (SANParks) says it is bracing for disruptions to business after several countries imposed a travel ban on the country.
This after the country announced the emergence of a ‘variant of concern’.
Omicron is believed to be behind the worrying spike in infections, especially in Gauteng.
The United Kingdom, United States, Brazil, Canada, Israel and Saudi Arabia are among the countries that have announced plans to restrict travel from the continent.
SANParks’ Hapiloe Sello said the latest developments call for a proactive approach to minimise adverse impacts on clients.
“We have decided that booked clients from the countries that have introduced travel bans to South Africa will not be charged fees or penalties for amendments and postponements for a 12 month period from the date of 26 November 2021 until such time as the travel bans are lifted.
“Affected clients are welcome to contact our reservation offices to postpone their reservations to later dates.”
Sello added cancellations due to other reasons outside of travel bans will continue to be subjected to the standard cancellation terms and conditions.
“We want to assure our visitors, particularly local travellers that our national parks remain open and quite likely amongst the safest destinations to travel to.”
With the National Coronavirus Command Council set to meet over the weekend, it’s unclear what changes government will make to the lockdown regulations in a bid to stave off a fourth wave.
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