Free Access to Nature Reserves for a week!

CapeNature is giving the public access to its nature reserves, as well as activities on those reserves, free of charge* from 21 to 27 September 2015.

In celebration our national heritage, CapeNature Access Week will provide the public with a unique chance to access some of the Western Cape’s most beautiful protected areas for free, for one week, starting on Monday 21 September, and running until Sunday 27 September.

The conservation fee for the entrance to any CapeNature reserve open to the public for access will be free for the week. The waiver of the access fee will pertain to general access (the conservation fee), day hiking (included in conservation fee) and all other activities, including white river rafting (with your own canoe), mountain biking (with your own bike) or picnicking. Normal conservation fees will apply for accommodation and camping bookings, while fees are not discounted on concessions that are run by outside suppliers on our reserves.

Says CapeNature CEO, Dr Razeena Omar: “With Thursday 24 September being Heritage Day, it’s an ideal opportunity for the public to explore the province and get closer to nature. 

“Whether you’re heading to the Garden Route, the Overberg, the Winelands, the Karoo or the West Coast, you’ll be able to visit a CapeNature reserve and experience what the Western Cape’s natural heritage has to offer.”

Western Cape Minister of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Mr Anton Bredell says: “As a department we are committed to improving people’s lives and in this regard CapeNature’s nature reserves also play a vital role. Amongst others our reserves are increasingly becoming tourist drawcards and job creators – especially in rural areas - but they are also a special space for local communities to enjoy. Take this opportunity to spend some quality time with family or friends in one of our reserves across the province.”

The full list of participating nature reserves:

1. Cederberg Wilderness Area
2. Lambert’s Bay Bird Island Nature Reserve
3. Rocherpan Nature Reserve
4. Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area
5. Limietberg Nature Reserve
6. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
7. Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve
8. Kogelberg Nature Reserve
9. Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
10. Walker Bay Nature Reserve
11. De Mond Nature Reserve
12. De Hoop Nature Reserve
13. Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
14. Marloth Nature Reserve
15. Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve
16. Boosmansbos Wilderness Area
17. Anysberg Nature Reserve
18. Gamkaberg Nature Reserve
19. Swartberg Nature Reserve (Gamkaskloof)
20. Outeniqua Nature Reserve
21. Goukamma Nature Reserve
22. Keurbooms River Nature Reserve
23. Robberg Nature Reserve
24. Stony Point Nature Reserve

* Free entry will only be admitted through CapeNature gates. Accommodation and camping fees are not part of this promotion, and conservation fees will still apply for overnight bookings. For a full list of tariffs at CapeNature reserves, visit www.capenature.co.za/tariff