South Africans can visit participating national parks without paying day entry fees during SA National Parks Week 2026, which runs from 7 to 13 September. The annual SANParks initiative is open to South African day visitors who present valid identification at participating parks, giving Gauteng residents an opportunity to plan affordable nature trips during the week.
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African businesses seeking buyers, investors and opportunities beyond their domestic markets will gather in Pretoria on 8 and 9 September 2026 for the third annual Embassies Business Fair and Conference. The two day event at the CSIR International Convention Centre will bring businesses together with embassies, trade representatives, buyers, investors and policymakers, with economic diplomacy and access to international markets forming a central part of the programme.
Sho’t Left Travel Week returns from 7 to 13 September 2026, giving South Africans another opportunity to experience Gauteng for less. As part of Tourism Month, the annual campaign offers discounts on accommodation, attractions, guided tours and holiday experiences, encouraging travellers to explore more of the province while supporting local tourism businesses.
As South Africa prepares to observe Transport Month in October, Gauteng Tourism is already placing mobility at the centre of its Spring, Tourism and Heritage Month strategy. According to the Gauteng Tourism Authority, the province wants to make it easier for visitors to travel between attractions, events, heritage sites and communities while supporting local businesses and creating economic opportunities.
Johannesburg, Gauteng Tourism, also known as Visit Gauteng, is welcoming Tourism Month, Heritage Month and the spring season with appreciation, excitement and renewed purpose as the province rolls out a longer, sharper and more connected destination programme anchored in its Tourism, Heritage and Transport Months Strategic Programme and Go-to-Market Plan 2026.
Gauteng has officially launched its 2026 Spring Tourism, Heritage and Transport strategy, marking the start of Tourism Month and Heritage Month with a province wide campaign aimed at encouraging travel, supporting local businesses and showcasing the province’s diverse visitor experiences. The initiative was announced by Visit Gauteng on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, and forms part of the Gauteng Tourism, Heritage and Transport Months Strategic Programme and Go to Market Plan 2026.
World Tourism Month will be celebrated throughout September 2026, giving South Africans an opportunity to explore the country’s diverse attractions while recognising tourism’s contribution to economic growth, job creation and community development. This year’s national celebrations will culminate in World Tourism Day on 27 September at Mapungubwe National Park in Limpopo.
Heritage Day will be celebrated across South Africa on Thursday, 24 September 2026, bringing together communities to honour the country’s diverse cultures, languages, traditions and shared history. The annual public holiday is observed nationwide and forms part of Heritage Month, which runs throughout September.
South Africa will commemorate Heritage Month from 1 to 30 September 2026 under the official theme “Reimagine our heritage institutions for a new era.” The annual campaign encourages South Africans to celebrate the country’s diverse cultures, languages, traditions and shared history while recognising the role heritage institutions play in preserving the nation’s identity.
South Africans will once again have the opportunity to book discounted holidays during Sho’t Left Travel Week 2026, which runs from 7 to 13 September 2026. The annual campaign offers travellers access to accommodation, attractions, transport and holiday packages at discounts of up to 50% across South Africa.