KAROO NEWS - This year's 14th annual SA National Parks Week takes place from Sunday 8 to Sunday 15 September, during which time South Africans can visit one of the 21 national parks for free.
Locals can visit nearby South African National Parks (SANParks) such as:
- Addo Elephant National Park (outside Port Elizabeth),
- Camdeboo National Park (bordering Graaff-Reinet),
- Garden Route National Park (with its Tsitsikamma, Knysna and Wilderness sections),
- Karoo National Park (outside Beaufort West) and
- Mountain Zebra National Park (near Cradock).
However, due to the popularity of Addo Elephant National Park and its proximity to Port Elizabeth, gate quotas of 700 people per day per gate will apply over weekends. "Visitors should get there early to avoid disappointment," said Regional Manager Fayroush Ludick.
SANParks Chief Executive Officer, Fundisile Mketeni, believes it is important for South Africans to make use of the opportunity and to know the importance of national parks.
"Our parks act as spaces to practice sustainable conservation, and preserve and celebrate our culture and heritage."
Make use of the SANparks free week and email your best photo to paula@groupeditors.co.za.
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