The South African National Parks Week is a celebration of the special bond between South Africans and their natural environment, offering free access to various national parks for residents over the age of 18. This year’s theme, “Own Your National Parks,” calls for every individual to protect and preserve these parks for future generations. The event highlights the invaluable natural and cultural riches within South Africa, and promotes the innovative Kruger, KirstenboschiSimangaliso Icon Status Strategy (KISS) to transform national parks into globally recognized tourist destinations and economic anchors for the nation.