Western Cape: CapeNature has announced the dates for the annual "Free Access Week"!

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 16 September 2020 until 22 September 2020. Pre-bookings will not be required. The free access fee will pertain to general access (conservation fee) and hiking and mountain biking. The waiver will not (!) apply to the Whale Trail or concessions (including canopy tours, bouldering, horse riding etc). Zero (R0) rated permits need to be given to everyone accessing the Nature Reserves during the "Free Access Week", as per usual standard procedure to ensure that all access numbers and activity numbers are recorded. Access to protected areas will be conducted during regular reserve hours and applies to entries at CapeNature reserve gates.