South Africa: The South African National Parks (SANParks) will kick off the 19th annual SA National Parks Week with a celebratory event on September 08, 2024 at Marakele National Park.
The jungle event will begin on September 09, 2024 and will conclude on September 13, 2024. The event will kick off as a week-long celebration that will extend to 14 and 15 September at several national parks.
Majorly, the 21 national parks that is under SANParks observation, will offer free entrance during this time, providing South Africans with an unmatched chance to see the splendour of their own nation’s natural surroundings.
Although, it is noteworthy that the admission to the parks will be completely free, but other tourist attractions and lodging will still be charged at regular rates.
To ensure that visitors can plan their trips effectively, SANParks has provided specific dates for when each park will observe the free access week. See their official website to gain the information.
SA National Parks Week was first held in the year 2006 and since then it has developed into a much-awaited occasion that attracts a large number of day visitors annualy, who are keen to see the beautiful scenery and diverse animals that the parks have to offer.
The programme purely intends to foster a strong sense of pride in South Africa’s natural, cultural and historical heritage, all of which are protected within the national park system and beyond simply a week of free admission.
As per the sources, the ability of SA National Parks Week is to inform the public about South Africa’s inclusive conservation strategy, which is ‘what makes it successful’.
The event emphasises the value of sustainable development strategies in addition to offer a chance to enjoy the nation’s rich natural and cultural legacy.
In order to ensure the long-term protection of these natural riches, SANParks also highlights the importance of relationships with key stakeholders, such as businesses, scientists and also considering local communities living near the parks.
The event is for everyone, all South Africans are invited by SANParks to take advantage of this chance to re-establish a connection with the country’s wild spaces, learn more about the conservation efforts and celebrate the rich diversity that makes South Africa’s national parks genuinely unique, as they get ready to begin this year’s celebrations at Marakele.
Find when each park will be observing SA National Parks Week and stay connected to check which parks will be extending their free access, visitors are encouraged to visit the SANParks website.