Kruger safari specialists in Hazyview
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Kruger safari specialists in Hazyview
5.0 from 3 487+ travellers
From 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027, the Kruger National Park entrance fee (SANParks calls it the daily conservation fee) is R692 per adult and R345 per child a day for international visitors. SADC nationals pay R296 and R147. South African citizens and residents pay R140 and R70. Children are 2 to 11 years old. On a Kurt Safari guided multi-day safari, these fees are already included in your price.
By Kurt Schultz, founder of Kurt Safari (Kruger safaris from Hazyview since 2008). Fees last checked against SANParks on 12 November 2026.
| Visitor | Adult (12+) | Child (2–11) | Until 31 Oct 2026 (adult / child) |
|---|---|---|---|
| International visitors | R692 | R345 | R602 / R300 |
| SADC nationals | R296 | R147 | R275 / R137 |
| South African citizens and residents | R140 | R70 | R134 / R67 |
The fee is per person, for every day you are in the park. Children under 2 enter free. For international visitors the adult fee rose by about 15% on 1 November 2026, from R602 to R692. SANParks also adds a 1% community fund to accommodation and activity bookings.
On our guided multi-day safaris these fees are in the price, so there is nothing to pay at the gate. Wondering how long to stay? See how many days you need in the Kruger.
A Wild Card replaces the daily conservation fee for a year. Prices from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027:
| Wild Card | Individual | Couple | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| International All Parks | R5 265 | R8 225 | R9 840 |
| All Parks (South African and SADC nationals) | R985 | R1 615 | R1 980 |
| SANParks parks only (South African and SADC nationals) | R950 | R1 535 | R1 835 |
For an international visitor the card only pays off after about a week of park days for one person, and a little less for a couple or a family. On a 3- to 5-day Kruger safari it usually isn’t worth buying. International visitors can only buy the International All Parks card unless they hold a South African residency or work permit. See SANParks Wild Card prices.
Prices are per person sharing unless marked per vehicle. Our guided multi-day safaris include the park fees for every day in the Kruger; private day safaris don’t. Tap a safari for its itinerary, or compare our Classic, Luxury, Private Luxury, private day, Signature and self-drive safaris.
Example: a private full-day safari for an international couple costs the vehicle price above plus R1 384 in park fees, paid at the gate.
| Months | Entrance gates open | All gates close |
|---|---|---|
| January – February | 05:30 | 18:30 |
| March | 05:30 | 18:00 |
| April | 06:00 | 18:00 |
| May – July | 06:00 | 17:30 |
| August – September | 06:00 | 18:00 |
| October | 05:30 | 18:00 |
| November – December | 05:30 | 18:30 |
The Kruger limits how many day visitors can enter each day. When the limit is reached, usually on public holidays and long weekends, only visitors with pre-booked overnight accommodation are let in. Day visits can be booked and paid in advance on SANParks. Bring the completed Gate Registration & Indemnity Form and an ID or passport. To find your gate, see the Kruger Park map.
From 1 November 2026, it is R692 per adult and R345 per child a day for international visitors, R296 and R147 for SADC nationals, and R140 and R70 for South African citizens and residents. Children are 2 to 11; under-2s enter free.
Yes, on our guided multi-day safaris. On private day safaris the park fees are extra and paid at the gate. Each Umbhaba self-drive package lists the park days it includes on its tour page.
No. SANParks charges the child rate from age 2 to 11; infants under 2 enter free.
You don’t have to, but the Kruger caps daily visitors. When the cap is reached, usually on public holidays and long weekends, only guests with pre-booked overnight accommodation are let in. Day visits can be pre-booked and paid in advance with SANParks; Wild Card members pay the advance booking fee too.
Usually not for international visitors. The International All Parks card costs R5 265 for one person, which only pays off after about a week of park days.
Yes. On 1 November 2026 the international adult fee went from R602 to R692 a day, the SADC fee from R275 to R296, and the South African fee from R134 to R140.
Entrance gates open at 05:30 from October to March and at 06:00 from April to September. All gates close between 17:30 (May to July) and 18:30 (November to February).
