Our Research Agenda
At KPA we explore deep into the realms of Wildlife and Tourism Management with knowledge generation and practice in focus. Safeguarding our global natural resources while fostering sustainable tourism is at the heart of our research drive. In a world conquered by an escalating delicate balance between wildlife preservation and use, our determination remains critical than ever.
Our Vision
Kruger Park Academy is rooted in the heart of South Africa's Kruger National Park, focused on equipping individuals with knowledge about wildlife conservation. We provide specialized training in areas such as Law Enforcement for Field Rangers, Environmental Management, and Conservation Law, along with a crucial emphasis on Human Rights.
Get to Know Us
KPA has a broad mandate, which among others include protecting and promote Kruger National Park. The academy provides conservation education to the public and addresses Human Wildlife Conflict issues. It collaborates with local and international partners to support wildlife conservation
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Explore the Kruger National Park stories that are found across our nation's landscapes—in one of Africa's biggest national park, in national heritage areas, along historic trails and waterways, and in almost every county.
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Learn about the natural resources found in our national park, from the rocks under our feet to the sky overhead. Investigate the issues that affect our parks and how we join with neighbors and partners to address them.
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Find and opportunities for kids to discover the wonders of the national park.
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Learn who we are, what we do, and what's going on in the national park.
Quality Policy Statement
We at Kruger Park Academy are committed to ensure that we conserve and manage South Africa’s wildlife and its habitats for posterity to meet the needs and expectations of our customers and stakeholders. In pursuit of this commitmentt
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Understand our customer’s challenges and identify their requirements Meet and endeavour to exceed our customer expectations.
Comply with:
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The requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) standard.
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Continually improve the QMS processes, efficiency and effectiveness.
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Ensure that Quality objectives are established and implemented at relevant levels in the organisation.
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Communicate the policy within the organisation and ensure that it is reviewed for continued suitability.
Enhance engagements with communities, county governments, and other government agencies, media, customers, development partners, private sector, researchers and other Stakeholders. Build partnerships to support conservation and reduce human wildlife conflict and other threats/challenges.
Engage the public, youth and communities through education and outreach. Parks are a choice of land use, and therefore local people need to benefit from their existence in order to value them. Our stakeholders and partners play a huge role in helping us to achieve our mandate. We will work with partners and stakeholders to meet the current and emerging challenges in wildlife conservation.
These include individuals, companies, donors, civil society, researchers, communities, private and community conservancies, schools and other institutions of learning, development partners, multilateral environment agreement secretariats, tour operators and aviation industry.
Relationships with Stakeholders and Partners
Ongoing Initiatives
Education and Training
Education is at the core of our mission; we provide courses and workshops on various aspects of conservation, ensuring that participants gain relevant knowledge and experience.
Our training programs aim to develop skilled wildlife rangers equipped to protect endangered species and preserve habitats through comprehensive law enforcement skills and effective management practices.
Community
Community involvement is key; we engage local communities in conservation efforts, fostering awareness and encouraging sustainable practices that benefit both wildlife and people.
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Research
We conduct vital research on ecosystems, species behavior, and conservation methods, contributing to the scientific understanding necessary for sustainable wildlife management.
Contact Us
Address
Kruger Park
Limpopo Province
South Africa
Contact
Opening Hours
087 980 7689
Mon - Fri
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
