Kruger National Park Entry Fees 2024: Conservation & Entrance Costs

Kruger National Park (South Africa) operates a two-tier fee system: a daily Conservation Fee + a once-off Entry Fee (waived for Wild Card holders). Rates below are 2024/25 ZAR (South African Rand); check SANParks.org for latest.

Daily Conservation Fee (Per Person, Per Day)

SADC Countries: Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Eswatini (Swaziland), Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Once-Off Entry Fee (Per Person, Per Visit)

• All Visitors: R113
• Wild Card Members: R48 (discounted entry fee)
• Wild Card Benefit: Unlimited entry to 80+ SANParks parks/reserves for 365 days; no daily conservation fees.

Key Exemptions & Notes

• Children under 2: Free entry (no conservation fee, no entry fee).
• Wild Card Break-even: ~5–6 days for internationals; ~15 days for SA citizens.
• Payment: Online pre-payment (recommended), gate (card/cash), or Wild Card app.
• Conservation Fee Purpose: Funds anti-poaching, habitat management, research, community programs.

Sample Cost: 4-Day International Visit

• Conservation: 4 × R442 = R1,768
• Entry: R113
• Total: R1,881 (~$98)

Wild Card (International Adult: R3,475 / ~$180) pays off at ~8 days. Essential for multi-park or repeat visits.