update (07 September 2023): CapeNature has released some more information on the upcoming "Access Week 2023". Participating nature reserves range from the West Coast to the Winelands, Overberg, Garden Route and even the Klein Karoo and include:
- West Coast: Groot Winterhoek, Bird Island, Cederberg, Matjiesrivier, Rocherpan.
- Winelands: Limietberg, Hottentots Holland, Jonkershoek, Vrojlikheid. (Note Assegaaibosch closed)
- Overberg: Kogelberg, De Mond, De Hoop, Marloth, Grootvadersbosch, Walker Bay, Geelkrans.
- Garden Route: Robberg, Keurbooms River, Goukamma, Outeniqua.
- Karoo: Swartberg (cottages closed, but day open), Gamkaberg, Anysberg.
Free access is only applicable to regular reserve hours and to entries at CapeNature reserve gates. Unfortunately, no free access will be given to those who book through the contact centre. No pre-bookings are necessary although the maximum capacity availability applies to visitor walk-ins. Free access fee will pertain to general access, in other words the conservation fee to include hiking, mountain biking and other day activities allowed. The waiver unfortunately does not apply to the Whale Trail, select landowners, partners or concessions.
CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's Western Cape, has announced the dates of the "Access Week 2023. Entrance will be waived for visitors to selected CapeNature reserves between 23 - 29 September 2023. Unfortunately, CapeNature has so far not released any further information. We'll keep you updated!
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