Kruger National Park Entrance Fee in 2026

Short answer: SANParks’ published conservation (entrance) fees for Kruger National Park for the tariff year 1 November 2025 – 31 October 2026 apply; fees differ by visitor category (South African citizens/residents, SADC nationals, international visitors) and by age. The rates and conditions below are taken from SANParks’ official pages and supporting documents. (SANParks)

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Official daily conservation (entrance) fees — Kruger (1 Nov 2025 → 31 Oct 2026)

• South African citizens & residents (with ID)
  Adult (12+): R134 per day
  Child (2–11): R67 per day. (SANParks)
• SADC nationals (with passport)
  Adult (12+): R275 per day
  Child (2–11): R137 per day. (SANParks)
• International (non-South African) visitors
  Adult (12+): R602 per day
  Child (2–11): R300 per day. (SANParks)

Infants: children under 2 years old are free of conservation fees (per SANParks general rules). (SANParks)

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Important notes (what to expect when you visit)

• Effective dates & changes: these rates are part of SANParks’ 2025/26 tariff cycle (effective 1 Nov 2025 → 31 Oct 2026). Always check SANParks for updates before travel. (SANParks)
• Day-visit pre-booking / admin fee: SANParks requires day visitors to pre-book online. There is a separate non-refundable booking/administration fee for day visitors (reported examples: R59 per adult and R29 per child) in recent visitor-advice updates; this is additional to the conservation fee and applies to pre-booked day visits. Check the official day-visits page for the exact booking fee that applies to your booking. (SANParks)
• Wild Card & rewards: Wild Card holders and SANParks rewards have their own rules and pricing — Wild Cards are offered as passes (with their own prices) and affect entry/payment; however Wild Card holders who pre-book day visits may still need to pay the advance booking/admin fee. See SANParks Wild Card and Day Visits pages for details. (SANParks)
• Payment & ID: South African citizens and residents must present ID (ID book/card or passport) to qualify for the domestic rate. International visitors should have passports for SADC or international categorisation. (SANParks)

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How the fees are used

SANParks describes these as conservation (daily) fees — funds contribute to park management, conservation work, infrastructure and visitor services across the SANParks estate. The rate structure uses differentiated pricing to support both local access and sustain operations through international revenue. (SANParks)

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Quick checklist before you go

• Confirm the date you’ll visit and verify the current tariff on SANParks (rates are set yearly). (SANParks)
• If you’re a day visitor, book online in advance and note the non-refundable booking fee (separate from conservation fee). (SANParks)
• Bring ID or passport to qualify for the correct rate. (SANParks)
• If you hold a Wild Card, check whether you still need to pay the day-visit booking/admin fee when pre-booking. (SANParks)

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Sources (official / credible)

• SANParks — Kruger Rates & Entry Fees (Rates page). (SANParks)
• SANParks — Daily conservation fees PDF (2025/26 tariff document). (SANParks)
• SANParks — Day Visits / booking rules. (SANParks)
• SANParks — Wild Card types & pricing. (SANParks)
• Getaway / travel reporting on SANParks booking fees (context about non-refundable day-visit booking fee). (Getaway Magazine)