Kruger National Park — Ticket Prices & Entrance Fees

Summary (valid for 1 Nov 2025 → 31 Oct 2026)
Below are the official daily conservation (entrance) fees published by SANParks for Kruger National Park, plus key notes on bookings, payment and visitor rules.

Official daily conservation fees (per day)

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

These rates are SANParks’ published Daily Conservation Fees for the tariff year 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2026. (SANParks)

Other important, official points

• Period & changes: SANParks sets tariffs by tariff year and announced increases effective 1 November 2025; Kruger’s international adult rate was raised to R602 for the 2025/26 year. (Atta Travel)
• Day visitors & gate quotas: Day visits are allowed at Kruger, but there is a daily visitor threshold. On very busy days (public holidays / long weekends) only guests with pre-booked overnight accommodation may be admitted if the quota is reached — so pre-booking can be necessary. (SANParks)
• Payments / booking: SANParks provides online booking options and promotes cash-free payments; check SANParks’ booking pages for accepted payment methods and required ID documents. (SANParks)
• Wild Card / membership options: SANParks Wild Card options let frequent visitors reduce per-visit cost; Wild Card pricing and types are listed on SANParks’ Wild Card page. (Examples: Individual, Couple, Family cards — see SANParks for current prices). (SANParks)
• Conservation fee application: Conservation fees are charged per person per day inside the park; tour operators often pay fees on behalf of guests and fees may be applied per night for guests checking in to accommodation. (Kruger National Park)

Tips for visitors

• Bring ID / passport to qualify for the correct tariff category (South African ID for residents; passport for SADC nationals). (SANParks)
• Pre-book overnight stays during peak times — gate quotas have been used to manage overcrowding. (SANParks)
• Consider a Wild Card if you plan multiple SANParks visits in a year — it can save money for frequent visitors. (SANParks)
• Verify before you travel: SANParks notes that rates and fees are subject to change — always confirm the current rates and booking requirements on the official SANParks Kruger rates page before you go. (SANParks)