update 09 September 2026: The Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve will only be open free of charge on 17 September 2026 (for school groups on 18 September 2026). All other Nature Reserves will open their gates from 14 - 20 September 2026.
Visitors to Mpumalanga will be able to explore selected provincial nature reserves free of charge during Mpumalanga Parks Week 2026, from 14 to 20 September.
The annual initiative by the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) gives visitors free access to 10 participating reserves during the Parks Week 2026 period.
The participating sites are:
- Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
- Manyeleti Nature Reserve
- Ohrigstad Dam Nature Reserve
- Songimvelo Nature Reserve – Kromdraai Camp
- Nooitgedacht Dam Nature Reserve
- Loskop Dam Nature Reserve
- Mkhombo Nature Reserve
- Mahushe Shongwe Nature Reserve
- SS Skosana Nature Reserve
The free-access offer is for day visitors. Visitors wishing to stay overnight must pay the normal accommodation rates. This distinction has also applied to previous MTPA Parks Week campaigns.
For travellers already exploring Mpumalanga, the initiative provides an opportunity to visit some of the province's provincial reserves without the usual day-entry charge.
Travellers should check the latest access arrangements with MTPA before visiting, particularly if they are planning a visit to one of the more remote reserves.
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