How Much Is the Entrance Fee at Kruger National Park for SADC Nationals?

Short answer: For the SANParks tariff year 1 November 2025 – 31 October 2026, SADC nationals pay R275 per adult (12+ years) and R137 per child (2–11 years) as the daily conservation (entrance) fee. (SANParks)

Quick facts (official sources)

• Fee type: Daily conservation / entry fee charged per person, per day. (SANParks)
• SADC nationals (with passport): Adult (12+): R275. Child (2–11): R137. (SANParks)
• Age brackets used by SANParks for daily fees: Adult = 12 years and older; Child = 2–11 years. (Under-2 typically free — check SANParks policy when booking). (SANParks)
• Rates are quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and include VAT; they are subject to change so always verify on SANParks before travel. (SANParks)
• WILD (SANParks loyalty) card holders may be exempt from paying conservation fees when presenting a valid WILD card and ID. (SANParks)

What this fee covers

The daily conservation fee contributes to park management and conservation work (it is not a separate “gate tax” — it’s the standard per-person charge for day visitors to SANParks such as Kruger). (SANParks)

Practical notes for SADC visitors

• Bring a valid passport (SANParks specifies SADC nationals pay the SADC rate only when able to present a passport). (Kruger National Park)
• If you plan to stay in the park for multiple days, the daily fee is applied per person per day; accommodation bookings and some activities are priced separately. (SANParks)
• SANParks publishes official tariffs and PDFs (the “Daily Conservation Fees” PDF) that show the effective dates — use those pages to check the current tariff period. (SANParks)

Where to confirm and book

Always confirm the current rate and book through SANParks official channels (SANParks website — Rates & Entry Fees and the Online Bookings / Reservations contact) because SANParks updates tariffs annually and may change rules or rates without long notice. (SANParks)