South Africans visiting Kruger National Park will pay R140 per adult and R70 per child in daily conservation fees from Sunday, 1 November, as SANParks’ 2026/27 tariff schedule takes effect.
The previous local rates were R134 and R67. For two adults and two children aged two to 11, the daily conservation bill therefore rises from R402 to R420, an increase of R18. This calculation covers conservation fees only, not accommodation, activities or other charges.
The official schedule applies from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027.
What local visitors will pay
The daily rates for South African citizens and residents with the required identification include:
- Kruger: R140 per adult and R70 per child.
- Addo Elephant: R115 per adult and R57 per child.
- Cape of Good Hope: R115 per adult and R57 per child.
- Boulders: R57 per adult and R27 per child.
Adults are visitors aged 12 and older. The child tariff applies from ages two to 11; children younger than two enter free.
The international adult rate at Kruger rises from R602 to R692. Separate SADC rates apply, with park-specific exceptions under transfrontier agreements. SANParks gives Mozambique and Zimbabwe nationals visiting Kruger as examples of visitors who qualify for the same daily conservation rate as South Africans.
Bring the documents for your rate
SANParks accepts a South African ID, driving licence or passport as proof for the local rate, including original, electronic or certified copies. Its rules also identify qualifying residence and visa documents for foreign nationals living in South Africa.
Wild Card members with cover for the park they are visiting do not pay the daily conservation fee when they present their card and proof of identity. SANParks says its rates are subject to change without advance notice.
