Week of Free Access to National Parks Announced
On 8 September 2024 South African National Parks will host a celebratory event at Marakele National Park to kickstart the 19th annual SA National Parks Week which will be held from 9 to 13 September 2024 and extended to 14 and 15 September at selected national parks. During this period free access is granted to most of the 21 national parks under the management of South African National Parks.
Please take special note of the fact that free access to national parks at this time does not include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities. For respective dates on when different parks will be observing SA National Parks Week and allowing free access please visit www.sanparks.org.
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, business, scientists and tourists.
Garden Route National Park
Along the South Coast of South Africa lies one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world, home to the Garden Route National Park.
It encompasses the world renowned Tsitsikamma, Wilderness and Knysna areas, a variety of mountain catchments, indigenous forests and fynbos areas, all valued for their diverse natural and cultural heritage. Managed by South African National Parks, it hosts a variety of accommodation options, unique fauna and flora, places of interest and unforgettable views.
This is the place to relax, unwind and reconnect.
