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SANParks announes week of free access to national parks
SANPArks will offer free access to selected national parks from September 22-26 and 28 September 27-26.
Western Cape National Park: 22 – 26 September 2025 (not extending to the weekend as it is active Flower Season)
These are the dates on when different parks will have free access:
During this period free access is granted to most of the 21 national parks under the management of SANParks.
The 20th annual SA National Parks Week will be held from 22 to 26 September 2025 and extended to 27 and 28 September at selected national parks.
Augrabies Falls National Park: 22 – 26 September 2025
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 celebrate 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.
Free access to national parks at this time does not include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities.
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