KNP Muslim Prayer and Ablution Facilities

21/04/2026

17/03/2026

13/07/2025

SANParks Honorary Rangers Johannesburg South Region Assist with Maintenance of Muslim Prayer Facilities in Kruger National Park

Over the weekend of 11–13 July 2025, the South African National Parks (SANParks) Honorary Rangers Johannesburg South Region undertook a dedicated trip to the Kruger National Park to carry out essential maintenance and a thorough cleanup of the Muslim Prayer Facilities within the park.

This voluntary initiative forms part of the ongoing efforts by the Honorary Rangers to support inclusivity and ensure that all visitors feel welcome and catered for when visiting one of South Africa’s most treasured national parks. The team conducted deep-cleaning operations, performed repairs to ensure that the facilities remain clean, dignified, and accessible.

The Muslim community is encouraged to play their part in preserving the condition of these facilities. Everyone is urged to use the facilities respectfully, clean up after use, and report any issues or maintenance needs to the following contacts:

Ibraheem Dockrat – [email protected]

Farouk Hassen - [email protected]

Let’s work together to maintain the integrity and cleanliness of these sacred spaces for all future visitors.

Video credit: A special thanks to a private Muslim safari tour operator for capturing and sharing footage of the team’s efforts during the visit.

— Muslim Association of National Parks.

27/01/2025

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Monday, January 27, 2025, Elephant Incident 2 of 2

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UPDATE - ELEPHANT TRAMPLES A TOURIST

South African National Parks (SANParks) announced today that circumstances around the death of Shaik Adam Shabir Ammed, 59, from eMkhondo (formerly Piet Retief) are being investigated by the South African Police, however initial eyewitness accounts indicate that the family parked close to the Malelane reception area and the children ran past the bridge into the bush whereupon an individual elephant from a nearby herd charged them. The deceased rushed to assist the children and that is when he was chased and trampled by one of the animals. He succumbed to his injuries on the scene.

SANParks would like to reiterate that the incident is regrettable and unfortunate, but calls on the public to refrain from speculating, until the police have finalised their report and to allow the family to mourn their loved one in dignity.

On the day of the incident, the animal responsible for the death could not be identified as there were several of them in the vicinity and they immediately moved away while people were trying to save the life of the deceased.

Management continues to offer heartfelt condolences to the Ammed family and wishes them strength in this difficult time.

Issued by:
South African National Parks (SANParks) – Kruger National Park (KNP).
JP Louw: SANParks Head of Communications and Spokesperson.

Media enquiries:
Ike Phaahla: Manager: Communications and Marketing – KNP, Tel: 013 735 4363; Cell: 083 673 6974; or Email: [email protected]

25/01/2025

Ref: 9/2/2 – 25 - KNP


Saturday, January 25, 2025,​​​​​Elephant Incident 1 of 1


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ELEPHANT TRAMPLES A TOURIST

Today a tragic accident occurred when a tourist was charged and trampled by an elephant near Crocodile River at Malelane Gate. This, regrettably, resulted in loss of life.

South African National Parks (SANParks) officials are at the scene to attend to the matter and support the family. Due to the sensitivity of the incident, we appeal to the public to refrain from posting or sharing any photos and videos of the incident on social media. Additional details will be released in due course.

SANParks Board and Management extends their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased for the loss of their loved one.
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Issued by:
South African National Parks (SANParks)
JP Louw: SANParks Head of Communications and Spokesperson.

Media enquiries:
Ike Phaahla: Manager: Communications and Marketing – KNP, Tel: 013 735 4363; Cell: 083 673 6974; or Email: [email protected] or

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13/12/2024

Reminder to guests , the are operational this holiday period. We request guests to keep these areas clean and please discard all water bottles, rubbish, etc in the nearest bins. Please do not leave anything including Musallas (prayer mats) etc in any of the facilities.

Thank you for using the facilities, kindly complete the QR code survey in each facility, as this helps us to track visitors and usage statistics.

knpmuslimprayerfacility

16/10/2024

We were honoured to have world renowned Imaam Sheikh Abu-Bakr Al Shatri from Saudi Arabia perform Salaah at one of the Kruger musallas yesterday.

19/08/2024

You are being invited to participate in a research project involving an online survey because you are a visitor to SANParks.
Your personal opinions and experiences will add value to understanding why tourists choose SANParks as a tourist destination and explore which factors influence your destination choice.

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16/08/2024

Muslim Prayer Facility in the Skukuza rest camp

10/04/2024

Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim guests.