Daily Conservation Fees
A daily conservation fee is payable for every day spent inside the Kruger National Park. These funds directly support anti-poaching and ecological management.
Valid from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026
South African Citizens
Requires valid SA ID
SADC Nationals
Requires valid SADC Passport
Standard Conservation Fee
International Visitors
Need to Know
- • Fees are payable per day per person.
- • If you stay overnight in a rest camp, you pay per night.
- • Day visitors must pay upon entry at the gates.
- • Children under 2 years old enter for free.
The Wild Card Pro Tip
If you plan to spend more than 5-6 days in Kruger (or any combined SANParks reserves) within a year, it is often significantly cheaper to purchase a Wild Card.
The Wild Card offers unlimited entry for one full year. It is available for individuals, couples, and traveling families.
Official SANParks Wild Card Purchases Camp booking guide →Additional Services
Community Fund
A mandatory 1% Community Levy is added to all accommodation and activity bookings.
Guided Game Drives
Sunrise, Sunset, and Night drives booked through SANParks (approx R350 - R450 p.p).
Late Arrival Fines
Strictly enforced! Arriving after gate closing times results in massive fines ranging from R1000+.