Intending to spread conservation awareness, SANParks announces that many national parks will be open to the public for exploration and enjoyment. National Parks Week, which takes place between 9 and 13 September, is when parks associated with SANParks are free for visitors to enter. SANParks have since extended free entry for visitors to select parks on 14 and 15 September.
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SANParks official states how this week is vital to highlight the importance of these parks:
“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.”
Here are a few parks you’ll be able to enjoy for free during this extended week:
- Kruger National Park
- Mapungubwe National Park
- Table Mountain National Park
- Addo Elephant National Park
- Augrabies Falls National Park
- Agulhas National Park
- Bontebok National Park
- Camdeboo National Park
- Garden Route National Park
- Golden Gate Highlands National Park
- Karoo National Park
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
- Mapungubwe National Park
- Marakele National Park
- Mokala National Park
- Mountain Zebra National Park
- Namaqua National Park
- Tankwa Karoo National Park
- West Coast National Park
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