How Much Is the Entrance Fee at Kruger National Park for International Visitors?
Short answer: For the current SANParks tariff period (1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2026) international (non-South African) visitors pay ZAR 602 per adult per day and ZAR 300 per child (2–11 years) per day as the daily conservation (entrance) fee. (SANParks)
What that fee covers
- The daily conservation fee is the standard park entrance charge collected by SANParks to fund conservation and park management. It is charged per person, per day for everyone entering the park who does not qualify for the resident/SADC rates. (SANParks)
Age bands / definitions
- Adults: 12 years and older.
- Children: 2–11 years (charged the child rate).
- Infants under 2 years: free. (SANParks)
Important extra charges & rules international visitors should know
- Identification required: International visitors must present a valid passport (South Africans must present ID or driver’s licence) — failure to produce ID may result in being charged the standard international rate. (SANParks)
- Pre-booked day-visit administration fee / quotas: During busy periods SANParks uses a day-visitor quota and pre-booked day visits incur a non-refundable admin fee (example: R59 adult / R29 child referenced by SANParks for the festive-season booking system). Prebooked day visitors are prioritised in gate access. (SANParks)
- Gate payments are cashless: Gates operate cash-free (card/payments). Have your card or proof of prepayment ready. (SANParks)
- Vehicle / special levies: Most conservation fees are per person, but additional vehicle levies or special access/escort charges may apply for certain requests (late arrivals, special transfers, filming, large vehicles, open safari vehicles with permits, etc.). For specific vehicle/escort levies or unusual access requests consult SANParks or the park’s entrance-gates information. (SANParks pages note vehicle/levy fees for special circumstances.) (SANParks)
Wild Card and alternatives
- If you plan to visit multiple SANParks frequently, a Wild Card (SANParks membership) may be more cost-effective. SANParks publishes Wild Card types and pricing (including international All-Parks options). Compare the Wild Card price against daily fees if you’ll visit multiple parks or stay several days. (SANParks)
Practical example
- Two international adults + one child (age 8) visiting Kruger for one day:
2 × ZAR 602 (adults) + 1 × ZAR 300 (child) = ZAR 1,504 conservation fees for that day (plus any admin/booking fees if pre-booked and any vehicle/special levies if applicable). (SANParks)
Where to check & book
- For the latest tariffs, vehicle levies or special access charges, gate times, and to book or pre-pay, use the official SANParks Kruger pages and SANParks booking portal (these pages list the tariff period and full details). SANParks updates tariffs annually; always confirm before travel. (SANParks)
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