The entrance fee for the Swadini Waterfall (Blyde Dam) area for the period November 2024 to October 2025 is as follows: South African residents pay R45 per adult and R30 per child; SADC citizens pay R50 per adult and R35 per child; foreigners pay R90 per adult and R60 per child[1].
This conservation fee grants you access to the Swadini sector of the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, including the famous Kadishi Tufa Waterfall. The fee is separate from the cost of boat trips, which must be booked in advance. Access is valid for a full day, allowing for both the cruise and visits to the waterfall trails[3].
The boat trip itself costs R390 per adult, R210 per child (ages 2-12), and free for children under 2, but this does not include the conservation entry fee. Entry fees can only be paid in cash at the gate—card facilities are not available[3]. All visitors must pre-book a boat trip if they want to see the waterfall from the dam. No walk-ins are allowed for the cruise[1].
For hikes or trails apart from the boat cruise, the same entry fee structure applies. The ticket provides access to the nature reserve for the entire day, enabling you to visit various points of interest, including the waterfall and surrounding trails[5].
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