The Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve All Access conservation levy is R161 for South African adults, R203 for SADC nationals and R385 for foreign nationals. Children under 12 and pensioners over 60 pay R91, R102 and R190 respectively. It covers the whole reserve rather than one viewpoint.
All Access Conservation Levy
| Visitor category | Adult | Child under 12 / pensioner 60+ |
|---|---|---|
| South African residents (with ID) | R161 | R91 |
| SADC nationals (with passport) | R203 | R102 |
| Foreign nationals | R385 | R190 |
MTPA lists identical rates for low season (May–August) and high season (September–April), so there is no seasonal difference to plan around.
All Access Versus Paying Per Viewpoint
Each viewpoint inside the reserve also charges its own levy. Whether the All Access pass saves money depends entirely on how many stops you make.
| Site | SA adult | SA child |
|---|---|---|
| Bourke’s Luck Potholes | R80 | R37 |
| Three Rondavels | R48 | R32 |
| God’s Window | R37 | R32 |
| Pinnacle Rock | R32 | R27 |
| All four separately | R197 | R123 |
| All Access levy | R161 | R91 |
The break-even is three viewpoints. Two stops cost less paid individually; from three onwards All Access wins, and for the full route it saves R36 per adult and R32 per child.
Pensioners Pay the Child Rate
On the All Access levy, South African pensioners over 60 pay the same R91 as under-12s. That concession does not appear on the individual viewpoint levies, where over-60s pay the standard adult rate.
Charged Per Person, Per Day
The levy is per person per day. It is not an annual pass and does not carry over to a second day.
A Levy Increase Is Coming
MTPA has announced revised tariffs effective 1 November 2026. The figures here are those in force under the schedule effective 12 December 2025.
Official Price Source and Last-Checked Date
Last checked: 6 September 2026. The schedule is dated effective 12 December 2025. Prices can change without notice — confirm on the official source before you travel.