03/09/2024
SA NATIONAL PARKS WEEK 🇿🇦 🦒🐘
● WHAT IS IT?
During this period, free access for SA citizens is granted to 18 national parks under the management of .
● WHEN IS IT?
SA National Parks Week will be held from 9 - 13 September 2024 and extended to 14 and 15 September at selected national parks - denoted above with a “*”.
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Note that free access to national parks at this time does not include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities.
SA citizens are required to bring along their smart ID or booklet.
National Parks Week has seen an influx of day visitors in all participating parks since its inception in 2006. SANParks also uses this time to cultivate a sense of pride in South Africa’s natural, cultural, and historical heritage as protected and preserved by the national parks system.
SA National Parks Week has proved to be a successful campaign that provides education and awareness about South Africa’s inclusive approach to conservation. Whilst offering an opportunity to experience South Africa’s rich natural and cultural heritage, attention is also drawn to the sustainable development practices made possible through partnerships with key role players like communities living adjacent to national parks, businesses, scientists and tourists.
