‘It’s MAHALA’: Hilarious SANParks Week ad gets us chuckling
Themba Robin’s hilarious SANParks Week ad has us excited. Here’s everything you need to know about the FREE National Parks Week.
That’s right, SANParks Week runs from 16 to 24 September 2023. It grants South Africans access to all participating parks for FREE. Now, in the run-up to SANParks Week, they’ve put together a hilarious ad featuring local comedian Themba Robin.
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With his David Attenborough-style delivery, Themba talks about ‘the South Africanus’ species and how we could all use a bit of a break and a free week for National Parks Week. This is the 18th annual SANParks Week.
IT’S MAHALA: SANPARKS WEEK
Each year, the free week acts as an initiative to showcase the best of South Africa’s national parks for National Tourism and Heritage month. It also provides cash-strapped South Africans with the opportunity to explore a local park they might not normally have gone to. Nearly 700 000 extra day visitors were counted previously in participating parks said the organisation.
WHEN AND WHERE CAN YOU VISIT?
SANParks has just released details about Kruger National Park (KNP) which will grant free access from 18 to 22 September 2023. Just be prepared for long queues and plenty of people on those dates.
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Kruger National Park (KNP) asks that you please make online bookings as quotas will be implemented to avoid congestion at the gates and other public areas within the park. You will have to show your South African identity document when booking to get free access.
DATES CONFIRMED FOR ALL SANPARKS
SANParks Week grants free access to 18 national parks for South African day visitors. View the full list HERE. But note that all usual parks rules apply like no alcohol or speeding, and this does not include free access to accommodation and other tourist activities.
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| National Park | Dates |
| Addo Elephant National Park | 18 to 22 September 2023 |
| Agulhas National Park | 16 to 24 September 2023 |
| Augrabies Falls National Park | 18 to 22 September 2023 |
| Bontebok National Park | 16 to 24 September 2023 |
| Camdeboo National Park | 16 to 24 September 2023 |
| Garden Route National Park | 16 to 24 September 2023 |
| Golden Gate Highlands National Park | 16 to 24 September 2023 |
| Kruger National Park | 18 to 22 September 2023 |
| Mapungubwe National Park | 16 to 23 September 2023 |
| Marakele National Park | 16 to 24 September 2023 |
| Mokala National Park | 16 to 22 September 2023 |
| Mountain Zebra National Park | 16 to 24 September 2023 |
| Namaqua National Park | Excluded from SAN Parks Week |
| Table Mountain National Park | 16 to 22 September 2023 |
| Tankwa Karoo National Park | 16 to 24 September 2023 |
| West Coast National Park | 16 to 22 September 2023 |
| Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park | 16 to 24 September 2023 |
BOOK ONLINE
Although SANParks Week is free for the designated dates, you must still make a booking online to avoid being turned away at the gate. Book online HERE. If you’re struggling, you can get in touch with SANParks directly HERE.
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