Events

During the week, all South African citizens are allowed to enter national parks for free for a day visit.

SA National Parks Week free access does not include free access to accommodation or other paid activities within the parks. It grants free entry to national parks for day visitors only.

SA National Parks Week, typically held in September, offers free access to most of the 21 national parks for day visitors. This initiative aims to encourage South Africans to explore their natural heritage and foster a sense of ownership. However, this free access is specifically for day visits.

Bring your South African ID book or card to explore your heritage.

Kruger National Park

• Free access: 7 – 11 September 2026

Cape Region

• Agulhas National Park: 7 – 13 September 2026
• Bontebok National Park: 7 – 13 September 2026
• Table Mountain National Park: 7 – 13 September 2026 (excluding Boulders Penguin Colony section and the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway)
• Tankwa Karoo National Park: 7 – 13 September 2026
• West Coast National Park: 7 – 11 September 2026 (not extending to the weekend, as it is active Flower Season)

Frontier Region

• Addo Elephant National Park: 7 – 13 September 2026
• Camdeboo National Park: 7 – 13 September 2026
• Karoo National Park: 7 – 13 September 2026
• Mountain Zebra National Park: 7 – 13 September 2026

Garden Route Region

• Garden Route National Park: 7 – 13 September 2026

Northern Region

• Golden Gate Highlands National Park: 7 – 11 September 2026
• Mapungubwe National Park: 7 – 11 September 2026
• Marakele National Park: 7 – 11 September 2026

Arid Region

• |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: 7 – 13 September 2026
• Augrabies Falls National Park: 7 – 11 September 2026
• Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: 7 – 13 September 2026
• Mokala National Park: 7 – 13 September 2026