Kruger National Park Day Visitor Entrance Fee (Administration & Conservation Fees Explained)

Kruger National Park Day Visitor Entrance Fee (Administration & Conservation Fees Explained)

Short answer:
For the current SANParks tariff year (1 November 2025 – 31 October 2026) Kruger’s daily conservation fees are:

• South African citizens & residents (with ID) — R134 per adult (12+) / R67 per child (2–11). (SANParks)
• SADC nationals (with passport) — R275 per adult / R137 per child (2–11). (SANParks)
• International (other) visitors — R602 per adult / R300 per child (2–11). (SANParks)

There is also a non-refundable administration/booking fee for pre-booked day visits (required or strongly advised during peak/festive times): R59 per adult / R29 per child (this is paid when you book online and is separate from the conservation fee). Wild Card holders still pay the booking/admin fee if they pre-book. (SANParks)

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What each fee is for

• Daily conservation fee — the standard entrance fee charged per person per day; collected to fund park management and conservation. Payable at the gate unless you have a valid Wild Card covering the fee. (SANParks)
• Administration / booking (non-refundable) fee — charged when you pre-book a day-visitor slot (used to manage day-visitor quotas and secure your reservation). This fee does not replace the conservation fee; it’s in addition to it. (SANParks)

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Important details day visitors must know

• Validity window for the listed tariffs: 1 November 2025 → 31 October 2026 (SANParks tariff year). Always check SANParks for updates because fees can change. (SANParks)
• Age definitions: “Adult” = 12 years and older; “Child” = 2–11 years (children under 2 are generally free). Confirm at booking. (SANParks)
• ID / document requirements: South African citizens/residents must show a valid South African ID (or driver’s licence as specified) to get the resident rate; other guests must produce passports. Failure to provide ID/passport can result in being charged the higher standard (international) rate. (SANParks)
• Pre-booking & quotas: Kruger operates daily gate quotas (especially during the festive season and long weekends). If quotas are reached, priority is given to overnight guests and pre-booked day visitors — so pre-booking is strongly recommended for busy periods. Pre-booked visitors must arrive in their allocated time slot. (SANParks)
• Wild Card: SANParks Wild Card covers conservation fees but Wild Card holders who pre-book day visits still have to pay the non-refundable booking/administration fee. (SANParks)

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How to pay

• At the gate: Pay the conservation fee (cash/card depending on gate facilities) unless you present a valid Wild Card that covers the fee. (SANParks)
• Online (pre-book): Pay the non-refundable admin/booking fee at the time of booking via the SANParks online bookings system; conservation fees may still be payable at the gate unless covered by Wild Card. (SANParks)

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Quick example (one-day, family of four from South Africa, visiting in tariff year 2025/26)

• 2 adults (SA residents): 2 × R134 = R268
• 2 children (2–11): 2 × R67 = R134
• Total conservation fees at gate: R402
• If pre-booking (admin fee R59/adult; R29/child): 2 × R59 + 2 × R29 = R176 (non-refundable, payable online)
• Grand total (conservation + pre-booking): R578 (assuming pre-book). (Example for illustration; confirm exact payable amounts at booking/gate). (SANParks)

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Where I pulled these facts (official & credible sources)

• SANParks — Kruger Rates & Entry Fees (conservation fees & tariff year). (SANParks)
• SANParks — News / notices about access for day visitors (administration/booking fee and quota details). (SANParks)
• SANParks — Day Visits / booking info (how day bookings and fees work). (SANParks)
• SANParks official Tariffs PDF (previous/related tariff notes such as advance booking fees). (SANParks)
• Independent travel press (Getaway, IOL) corroborating SANParks announcements on quotas and booking fees. (Getaway Magazine)

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Final tips

1. Check SANParks immediately before travel — fees and booking rules are subject to change and quotas apply during holidays. (SANParks)
2. Bring ID/passports for every passenger so you’re charged the correct (resident/SADC/international) rate. (SANParks)
3. If you plan to visit during a long weekend or December holidays, pre-book to avoid being turned away because daily quotas are full; remember the pre-booking fee is non-refundable. (SANParks)