SANParks Week to allow visitors free access to most of its 21 national parks
SANParks week will be held until Friday, and extended to Saturday and Sunday, at selected national parks.
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CAPE TOWN - Monday marks the start of South African National Parks (SANParks) Week.
It will be held until Friday, and extended to Saturday and Sunday at selected national parks.
During this period, visitors are allowed free access to most of the 21 national parks under the management of SANPArks.
On Sunday, SANPArks hosted a celebratory event at the Marakele National Park, in Limpopo, to kickstart the 19th annual SANPArks Week.
SANParks communications head JP Louw said SANParks Week has proven to be a successful campaign that provides education and awareness about South Africa’s inclusive approach to conservation.
"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 Africa’s natural, cultural and historical heritage as protected and preserved by the national parks system," said Louw.