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Kruger conservation fees

Use this page to find out what your daily rate for the Kruger Park is, based on which visitor category applies to you.

Kruger conservation fees (current published rates)​

Effective period shown by SANParks: November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026.

Visitor categoryAdult (per day)Child (per day)
South African citizens/residentsR128R64
SADC nationalsR257R128
International visitors (standard conservation fee)R535R267

Local vs international fee difference​

A portion of South Africans' yearly taxes go towards conservation fees, hence the higher cost for international visitors.

Wild Card​

The Wild Card is a year-long membership that grants unlimited access to over 80 national parks, reserves, and resorts across South Africa and Eswatini, including major parks like Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant National Park, and Table Mountain National Park.

Common Wild Card card types (official published pricing)​

  • Individual (South African): R840
  • Couple (South African): R1,310
  • Family (South African): R1,620
  • International All Parks Cluster Individual: R4,610

Eligibility​

  • South African and SADC nationals can purchase local clusters.
  • International visitors can only buy the International All Parks Cluster.
  • Foreign residents in South Africa must provide proof of residency or a valid work permit.

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