Conservation Fees in Kruger National Park

Every visitor to the Kruger National Park will pay a conservation fee for every day spent inside the Park. Only by contributing to conservation can funds be raised to help conserve the park's natural and cultural heritage.

Daily Conservation Fee: International Visitors

1 November 2025 - 31 October 2026

  • Per Adult: ZAR 602
  • Per Child under 12: ZAR 300

Daily Conservation Fee: South African Citizens and Residents (with ID)

1 November 2025 - 31 October 2026

  • Per Adult per day: ZAR 134
  • Per Child under 12: ZAR 67

SADC Nationals (with passport)

1 November 2025 - 31 October 2026

  • Per Adult per day: ZAR 275
  • Per Child under 12: ZAR 137

Please Note

  • Conservation fees are payable at the rest camp reception upon check-in at your accommodation
  • Receipt of Conservation fees MUST be kept. Once paid, an Exit permit will be issued to exit the park; without one, exit will be refused
  • International visitors must bring valid passports and visas. Local and SADC visitors must bring relevant ID documents
  • Members of SANParks' loyalty programme WILD do not pay daily conservation fees provided that proof of Identity and their WILD card are shown on arrival

Community Levy

Please note that there is a 1% mandatory Community Levy not included in the daily rates. 

Gate Times

Entrance Gates Opening Times

  • Oct - Mar: 05:30
  • Apr - Sep: 06:00

Camp Gates Opening Times

  • Oct: 05:30
  • Nov - Jan: 04:30
  • Feb - Mar: 05:30
  • Apr - Sep: 06:00

Entrance & Camp Gate Closing Times

  • Aug - Oct: 18:00
  • Nov - Feb: 18:30
  • Mar - Apr: 18:00
  • May - Jul: 17:30

Read more detailed information on the Southern, Central and Northern Kruger Park Entrance Gates

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