Johannesburg – The annual South African National Parks Week – which offers free access to parks – will be held from 9 September 2024.
SANParks announced Monday that on 8 September 2024, it will host a celebratory event at Marakele National Park to kickstart the 19th annual SA National Parks Week.
The SA National Parks Week 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,” said SANParks.
However, SANParks said the free access to national parks 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: http://www.sanparks.org/about/events/parks_week/
National Parks Week has seen an influx of day visitors in all participating parks since its inception in 2006.
SANParks said it 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,” said SANParks.
“While 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.”
