Take advantage of SA National Parks Week | Heidelberg Nigel Heraut

During this period free access is granted to most of the 21 national parks under the management of South African National Parks.

According to the SANParks website, special note must be taken of the fact that free access to national parks at this time does not include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities.

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.

Participating national parks:

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Addo Elephant National Park

Agulhas National Park

Augrabies Falls National Park

Bontebok National Park

Camdeboo National Park

Garden Route National Park

Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Karoo National Park

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Kruger National Park

Mapungubwe National Park

Marakele National Park

Mokala National Park

Mountain Zebra National Park

Namaqua National Park

Table Mountain National Park

Tankwa Karoo National Park

West Coast National Park