Western Cape: CapeNature announced the dates for the 10th annual "Access Week"
CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's Western Cape, has announced the dates for its 10th annual "Access Week". Entrance will be waived for visitors to all (!) 25 CapeNature reserves between 21 - 27 September 2024. Visitors will be allowed day entry at no cost to enjoy activities such as hiking, bird watching, swimming and mountain biking. CapeNature will also be facilitating a variety of programmes for various community groups during this period.
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 Complex (Algeria, Kliphuis, Matjiesrivier), Rocherpan.
- Winelands: Limietberg (excluding Tweede Tol Picnic Area), Hottentots Holland, Jonkershoek, Vrolijkheid.
- Overberg: Kogelberg, De Mond, De Hoop, Marloth, Grootvadersbosch, Walker Bay, Geelkrans, Stony Point.
- Garden Route: Robberg, Keurbooms River, Goukamma, Outeniqua.
- Karoo: Swartberg, Gamkaberg, Anysberg.
The following are important to note when booking: 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. The 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. It is also important to note that certain parts of participating nature reserves may be closed, and it is best to first check before arrival.
