How Much Is the Entrance Fee at Kruger National Park?
Short answer: The daily conservation (entrance) fee for Kruger National Park varies by nationality and age. For the current SANParks tariff period (1 November 2025 – 31 October 2026) the rates are:
- South African citizens & residents (with ID): Adult (12+): R134 · Child (2–11): R67. (SANParks)
- SADC nationals (with passport): Adult: R275 · Child: R137. (SANParks)
- International visitors (all other countries): Adult: R602 · Child: R300. (SANParks)
What “daily conservation fee” means
The conservation fee is charged per person, per day, and helps fund park management, conservation and visitor services. It applies to day visitors and to guests staying overnight (fees are usually collected on check-in for overnight guests). (Kruger National Park)
Extra / practical things to know
- Booking / admin fee for day visitors: If you pre-book a day visit online there may be a non-refundable booking/administration fee (recently reported as R59 per adult and R29 per child) in addition to the conservation fee. This is charged through SANParks’ online bookings. (Getaway Magazine)
- Wild Card: Frequent visitors can buy a SANParks Wild Card (annual pass) that grants access to SANParks reserves for 365 days. Prices vary by cluster and type (individual/couple/family). Wild Card holders do not pay daily conservation fees while their card is valid. (SANParks)
- ID / documentation: South African visitors must present a valid ID (or driver’s licence) to pay the resident rate; SADC nationals need a passport. If you cannot produce the correct ID/documentation, you may be charged the international rate. (SANParks)
- Gates are cashless: Most park gates operate cashless payments (card). Confirm payment options before you travel. (Private Kruger Park Safaris)
How to pay and where to check
- Pay conservation fees and make bookings on the official SANParks website and the Kruger National Park pages (official SANParks pages list the current tariffs and booking system). Always use SANParks as the authoritative source. (SANParks)
Final tips
- Tariffs are updated annually (the current table covers 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2026) — if you’re planning travel outside that range, check SANParks before you go. (SANParks)
- If you plan multiple visits or visit other parks, compare Wild Card prices vs daily fees to see which is cheaper for your situation. (SANParks)
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