South African National Parks (SANParks) announced a quota system for four parks during Free Access Week 2020 which started on Monday [November 16].
This is the 15th year that SANParks has hosted this free-to-access week. Neither Namaqua National Park nor the Boulders section of Table Mountain National Park will offer free access during the week.
‘Visitors are also requested to note that the Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant, Karoo National Park and Kgalagadi Transfrontier will not extend the free access to the weekend, most of the other national parks will extend to the weekend. It is important to also observe all necessary safety protocols like wearing of face masks, keeping social distance between each other and continuously washing your hands,’ said SANParks.
The parks that will be introducing a quota system are:
1. Kruger National Park
Shingwedzi at Sunset. Picture: Japie Bornman/ Getaway Gallery
The quota limits for the Kruger National Park are:
| Gate |
0 – 2 hours after gate opens |
2 – 4 hours after gate opens |
4+ hours after gate opens |
| Crocodile Bridge | 320 | 192 | 192 |
| Malelane | 192 | 128 | 192 |
| Kruger | 192 | 128 | 192 |
| Numbi | 192 | 128 | 192 |
| Orpen | 192 | 128 | 128 |
| Phabeni | 256 | 128 | 128 |
| Pafuri | 128 | 128 | 128 |
| Phalaborwa | 192 | 128 | 192 |
| Punda Maria | 128 | 128 | 192 |
2. Table Mountain National Park
Llandudno Ravine is one of the many recognised routes up to Table Mountain. In the background is Llandudno, Sandy Bay and Klein Leeukoppie. Picture: Matthew Sterne/ Getaway Gallery
The quota limits for Table Mountain National Park:
| Boulders Penguin Colony and Aerial Cableway | Not included in SA National Parks Week |
| Cape of Good Hope Section | Total capacity of 2500.
No more than 500 people will be allowed to gather at any of the open-air destinations such as picnic sites at any given time i.e. 500max people at Buffelsbay, 500max people at Bordjiesrif etc. |
| Oudekraal Picnic and Braai Area | 250 guests max at any given time |
| Newlands Picnic and Braai Area | 350 guests max at any given time |
| Tokai Picnic and Braai Area | 250 guests max at any given time |
| Silvermine Picnic and Braai Area | No quota but the gate is closed once the pay-point parking area has reached capacity |
3. Bontebok National Park
Fishing at Bontebok National Park. Picture: Chris Davies/ Getaway Gallery
The quota limit for Bontebok National Park are:
| Gate | Quota |
| Main Entrance | 120 guests per day |
4. Augrabies Falls National Park
Views from the sky. Picture: Getaway Gallery
The quota limit for Augrabies Falls National Park are:
| Gate | Quota |
| Augrabies Falls Main Entrance Gate (to View the Falls) | 250 guests per day |
| Augrabies Falls Day Visitor’s Area (Swimming & Braai area) | 50 guests per day |
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Picture: Getaway Gallery
