Kruger National Park Entrance Fee for Adults and Children

Kruger National Park Entrance Fee for Adults and Children

Summary (current rates valid 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2026):

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

Important details you must know

• Rate period / validity: These conservation (entrance) fees are published by SANParks for 1 November 2025 – 31 October 2026. Always check SANParks for updates before travel. (SANParks)
• Age definitions: An adult is anyone 12 years and older; a child is 2–11 years. Children under 2 years enter free. (SANParks)
• Booking / administration fee for day visitors: There is a non-refundable booking/admin fee for online day-visitor bookings (reported as R59 per adult and R29 per child), payable when you book a gate entry through SANParks. This is separate from the conservation fee that’s charged at the gate. (Getaway Magazine)
• ID / documentation: South African visitors must present a valid South African ID or driver’s licence to qualify for the SA resident rate; other nationalities must present passports. Failure to produce required ID can result in being charged the international (standard) rate. (SANParks)

Alternatives & passes

• Wild Card: If you plan multiple visits, SANParks’ Wild Card (annual pass) may be better value. Wild Card types include Individual, Couple and Family — check SANParks for current Wild Card pricing and terms. Wild Cards replace daily conservation fees for their validity period. (SANParks)

How fees are charged

• Conservation (entrance) fees are charged per person, per day (not per vehicle). If you stay multiple days, fees apply for each day you are in the park unless covered by a Wild Card or pre-paid accommodation package that includes fees. (SANParks)

Quick checklist before you go

• Book your day-visitor gate entry online through SANParks (to secure a slot and pay the admin booking fee). (Getaway Magazine)
• Bring the correct ID/passport for everyone to get the right rate. (SANParks)
• If under 2, you don’t pay entrance fees — but include them on booking forms as required. (SANParks)

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Sources (official / credible): SANParks Kruger Rates & Entry Fees page; SANParks Rates PDF (2025/26); SANParks Day Visits & Wild Card pages; SANParks notices about visitor access and ID requirements; recent travel reporting that references SANParks booking/admin fees. (SANParks)