CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's Western Cape, has announced the dates for the annual "Free Access Week". Entrance will be waived for visitors to selected Nature Reserves from 13 September 2021 to 20 September 2021. Visitors will enjoy free day entry (excluding overnight stays) at Nature Reserves in the Western Cape ranging from the West Coast to the Winelands, Overberg, Garden Route and the Klein Karoo, as part of the annual promotion.
The following CapeNature Nature Reserves are participating in the "Free Access Week" 2021:
- WEST COAST: Groot Winterhoek, Bird Island, Cederberg, Matjiesrivier, Rocherpan.
- WINELANDS: Limietberg, Hottentots Holland, Assegaaibosch (picnic only).
- OVERBERG: Kogelberg, De Mond, De Hoop, Marloth, Grootvadersbosch, Walker Bay.
- GARDEN ROUTE: Robberg, Keurbooms River, Goukamma, Geelkrans.
- KAROO: Swartberg, Gamkaberg, Anysberg.
Free access will not apply when booking through CapeNature's call centre or when making an online booking. This offer excludes accommodation bookings (normal rates and access fees apply with any accommodation booking). Free access will pertain to general access (conservation fee) and hiking, mountain biking and other day activities allowed. The waiver will not apply to the Whale Trail, select landowners, partners, or concessions (including canopy tours, bouldering, horse riding etc.). Zero-rated permits will be given to everyone accessing CapeNature Nature Reserves during this time, as per the usual standard procedure to ensure that all access numbers and activity numbers are recorded.
