How Much Is the Entrance Fee at Kruger National Park for South African Citizens & Residents?

Short answer:
From 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026 the daily conservation (entrance) fee for South African citizens and residents is R134 per adult (12+ years) and R67 per child (2–11 years). Proof of ID is required on arrival. (SANParks)

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Current (official) rates and validity

• Adult (12+): R134 per person per day. (SANParks)
• Child (2–11): R67 per child per day. (SANParks)
• These rates are listed on SANParks’ Kruger rates page and in SANParks’ official tariffs for the 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2026 tariff year. All fees are in ZAR and inclusive of VAT. (SANParks)

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Who pays the South African citizen/resident rate?

• The reduced South African citizen/resident rate applies to visitors who can produce a South African ID or driver’s licence showing citizenship/residency when entering the park. Visitors from other categories (SADC nationals, international visitors) pay different rates. (SANParks)

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Wild Card and exemptions

• Members of SANParks’ WILD (Wild Card) loyalty scheme may be exempt from paying conservation fees (conditions apply and proof of Wild Card + ID required). Wild Card pricing and types are published by SANParks. (SANParks)

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Advance day-visit bookings & administration fee

• SANParks allows advance booking for day visits to Kruger (recommended during busy periods). For online pre-booked day visits a non-refundable administration fee is charged (SANParks’ notice cites R59 for adults and R29 for children); this admin fee is separate from the conservation (entrance) fee. Pre-booked visitors are prioritised but must arrive within their allocated time slot. (SANParks)

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Practical notes

• The conservation fee is charged per person per day — if you enter and exit the park on the same day you pay the daily fee for that day; overnight bookings follow separate accommodation/permit booking rules. (SANParks)
• Rates and rules can change; SANParks publishes annual tariff periods (the figures above are valid for the 2025/26 tariff year). Always check SANParks’ official pages before travel. (SANParks)

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Official sources (for quick verification)

• SANParks — Kruger Rates & Entry Fees (official): Kruger rates & entry fees page. (SANParks)
• SANParks — Daily Conservation Fees PDF / Tariffs 2025–26 (official tariff document). (SANParks)
• SANParks — Day Visits & booking info (advance bookings, gate procedures). (SANParks)
• SANParks — News notice about day-visit bookings and admin fee. (SANParks)