CapeNature offers free entry to 22 nature reserves

GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - CapeNature will provide free access to the public at 22 nature reserves in the Western Cape from 13 - 20 September during its 7th annual Access Week in celebration of Heritage Day and Tourism Month.

In the Garden Route, free access will be at the Robberg, Keurbooms River, Goukamma and Geelkrans reserves during this period.

Anton Bredell, MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning says CapeNature is delighted to welcome visitors to its reserves where families and friends can explore their natural heritage.

“It’s a pleasure to offer visitors a chance to visit some of the most beautiful areas in the province for free. Visitors will be able to participate in a number of activities ranging from experiencing historical cultural sites, hiking, picnicking to mountain biking and birdwatching.”

Visitors to CapeNature will enjoy free day entry (excluding overnight stays) at the following 22 reserves across the Western Cape:

GARDEN ROUTE: Robberg, Keurbooms River, Goukamma, Geelkrans.
KAROO: Swartberg, Gamkaberg, Anysberg.
WEST COAST: Groot Winterhoek, Bird Island, Cederberg, Matjiesrivier, Rocherpan.
WINELANDS: Limietberg, Hottentots Holland, Assegaaibosch (picnic only).
OVERBERG: Kogelberg, Stony Point, De Mond, De Hoop, Marloth, Grootvadersbosch, Walker Bay.

CapeNature CEO, Dr Razeena Omar said all health and safety protocols will be in place, including the mandatory wearing of masks.

The Goukamma nature reserve is one of the Cape Nature reserves where day visitors can enjoy free entrance during Access Week.

The following terms and conditions apply:

* The conservation fee will be waived for visitors to any CapeNature reserve that is open to the public between 13 and 20 September 2021.
* Free access will not apply when booking through the call centre or when making an online booking. This offer excludes accommodation bookings (normal rates and access fees apply with any accommodation booking).
* Free access will pertain to general access (conservation fee) and hiking, mountain biking and other day activities allowed. The waiver will NOT apply to the Whale Trail, select landowners, partners, or concessions (including canopy tours, bouldering, horse riding etc.).
* Zero-rated permits will be given to everyone accessing the reserve during this time, as per usual standard procedure to ensure that all access numbers and activity numbers are recorded.

Visitors can enjoy a variety of scenery in the Goukamma nature reserve, from walks along the beach with sea vistas to tranquil river picnics.

Fall in love with nature and your natural heritage this Tourism Month! Visit www.capenature.co.za to learn more and tag them on social media during your visit using the hashtags #LoveNature #AccessWeek and #TourismMonth.

To view a full list of participating #AccessWeek CapeNature reserves, visit https://www.capenature.co.za/events/access-week

Enjoy the magnificence of the scenery in the Kogelberg reserve for free during Access Week.