The South African National Parks (SANParks) are inviting South Africans to visit its Garden Route National Parks (GRNP) during a free access week (SA National Parks Week). Gates are open on November 16-20 to all South Africans including families, interest groups and others.
‘Conserving the area and maintaining it as a National Park is what keeps it so picturesque,’ SANParks said in a statement. SANParks invests a lot in the upkeep of the Park which in turn also benefits towns, people, business and tourism in the region.’
The Garden Route is known for its pristine beauty and an endless range of outdoor activities to do year-round. Take a look at some of the country’s most scenic places:
Whether you’re looking for mountains, bush or sea, you are spoiled for choice in Garden Route National Park. Have a great wildlife experience in either the Tsitsikamma, Knysna or the Wilderness sections of the park: https://t.co/uoh9EF8BXZ #LiveYourWild #SANationalParksWeek pic.twitter.com/BydTbMpuJT
— SANParks (@SANParks) November 8, 2020
Invitation to #SANationalParksWeek in the GRNP, free access, bring ID, offer excludes accommodation & activities #Knysna #Wilderness #Tsitsikamma @SANParks @visitknysna @TourWilderness @TourismGeorge @TsitsikammaT @Tourism_gov_za @environmentza @KnysnaMuni @GardenRoute_DM pic.twitter.com/0PEjKQcSYP
— Garden Route National Park (@GardenRoute_NP) November 4, 2020
Knysna Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion damaranum), encountered while in the forest of Wilderness, Garden Route National Park. #chameleon #dwarfchameleon #herping #reptiles #chamaeleonidae #bradypodion #herps #herpetology #colourful #green #orange #tiny #wil… https://t.co/MLCft2Hasi pic.twitter.com/reqUEiK4Su
— Selena Flores (@adisasterpiece) November 11, 2020
RT TsitsikammaT “RT @GardenRoute_NP: SA National Parks Week in the picturesque Garden Route National Park (#Tsitsikamma #Knysna #Wilderness) @iLoveRSA @Tourism_gov_za @TravelChatSA @Biz_Tourism @TsitsikammaT @visitknysna @Plett_Tourism @TourismGeorge… pic.twitter.com/OEBIusH8J9“
— Jacqui Kimmel (@GoSocialSA) November 10, 2020
Visit Garden Route National Park free from 16th – 20th November 2020. Excludes accommodation and concessionaire activities. Offe for SA citizens
This year’s focus is in Wilderness with an event to ‘reconnect society’. Follow the link for social media info https://t.co/EV6f7CSptW pic.twitter.com/KhkSVNxJ4z— George Municipality (@george_mun) November 5, 2020
Storms River Suspension Bridge, one of the highlights of the magnificent Tsitsikamma National Park. Book a suite at The Plettenberg to enjoy all the Garden Route has to offer.
Browse: https://t.co/xta7JkVbxM#myplettenberg #Plettitsafeeling #smallluxuryhotelsoftheworld pic.twitter.com/GwZsr1E9Ep— The Liz McGrath Collection (@McGrathHotels) November 11, 2020
General Manager of the Garden Route National Park, Vuyiswa Thabethe, says: ‘SANParks’ mission is to develop, protect, expand, manage and promote a system of sustainable national parks that represent natural and cultural heritage assets through innovation, excellence, responsible tourism and just socio-economic benefits for current and future generations.’
Freely accessible excursions during the week include picnic spots, forest excursions, nature walks and others. The offer excludes accommodation and activities offered by concessionaires.
Visitors are also encouraged to follow a virtual tour organised by the GRNP during the free access week via the SANParks Youtube or other social media channels during SA Parks Week at 7.30pm daily.
Park tariffs outside of the free access week are easily accessible from the Parks’ website: https://www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_route/tourism/tariffs.php
Please note the quota system is applicable at the gate as per COVID-related lockdown Level 1.
Picture: Twitter/SANParks
