SANParks announces quota for Free Access Week to limit visitors Posted on 16 November 2020 South African National Parks (SANParks) announced a quota system for four parks during Free Access Week 2020 which started on Monday [November 16]. This is the 15th year that SANParks has hosted this free-to-access week. Neither Namaqua National Park nor the Boulders section of Table Mountain National Park will offer free access during the week. ‘Visitors are also requested to note that the Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant, Karoo National Park and Kgalagadi Transfrontier will not extend the free access to the weekend, most of the other national parks will extend to the weekend. It is important to also observe all necessary safety protocols like wearing of face masks, keeping social distance between each other and continuously washing your hands,’ said SANParks. The parks that will be introducing a quota system are: 1. Kruger National Park Shingwedzi at Sunset. Picture: Japie Bornman/ Getaway Gallery The quota limits for the Kruger National Park are: Gate 0 – 2 hours after gate opens 2 – 4 hours after gate opens 4+ hours after gate opens Crocodile Bridge 320 192 192 Malelane 192 128 192 Kruger 192 128 192 Numbi 192 128 192 Orpen 192 128 128 Phabeni 256 128 128 Pafuri 128 128 128 Phalaborwa 192 128 192 Punda Maria 128 128 192 2. Table Mountain National Park Llandudno Ravine is one of the many recognised routes up to Table Mountain. In the background is Llandudno, Sandy Bay and Klein Leeukoppie. Picture: Matthew Sterne/ Getaway Gallery The quota limits for Table Mountain National Park: Boulders Penguin Colony and Aerial Cableway Not included in SA National Parks Week Cape of Good Hope Section Total capacity of 2500. No more than 500 people will be allowed to gather at any of the open-air destinations such as picnic sites at any given time i.e. 500max people at Buffelsbay, 500max people at Bordjiesrif etc. Oudekraal Picnic and Braai Area 250 guests max at any given time Newlands Picnic and Braai Area 350 guests max at any given time Tokai Picnic and Braai Area 250 guests max at any given time Silvermine Picnic and Braai Area No quota but the gate is closed once the pay-point parking area has reached capacity 3. Bontebok National Park Fishing at Bontebok National Park. Picture: Chris Davies/ Getaway Gallery The quota limit for Bontebok National Park are: Gate Quota Main Entrance 120 guests per day 4. Augrabies Falls National Park Views from the sky. Picture: Getaway Gallery The quota limit for Augrabies Falls National Park are: Gate Quota Augrabies Falls Main Entrance Gate (to View the Falls) 250 guests per day Augrabies Falls Day Visitor’s Area (Swimming & Braai area) 50 guests per day Read: The Orange River has flooded Picture: Getaway Gallery Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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