SANParks will kickstart the 19 th annual SA National Parks Week with a celebratory event at Marakele National Park on September 8. The week will take place from September 9-13 and has been extended to September 14-15 at selected national parks.
During this period, free access is granted to most of the 21 national parks under the management of SANParks.
The free access during 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 Africas natural, cultural and historic 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 Africas inclusive approach to conservation.
