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South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced its 2025/26 conservation tariffs, valid from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026. The new daily rates for South African citizens and residents (adults 12+) reveal which parks will cost you the most — and which remain easy on the wallet for a day in the wild.
Locals absolutely lapped up the Free SANParks week with over 100k visitors between 22 and 28 September this year - and with new fees ranging from R44 to R134 per adult, it's good to know there’s a SANParks experience for every budget.
ICYMI: SA's most popular parks during National Parks Week
While Kruger tops the list as the priciest - offering the classic Big Five safari - the Western Cape boasts the most affordable national park escapes.
SA’s Cheapest Parks
- Table Mountain National Park:
- Newlands Forest – R44
- Silvermine – R44
- Tokai Picnic & Braai Area – R44
- Garden Route National Park – Knysna Section – R51
- Table Mountain National Park – Boulders – R55
- Tie at under R61:
- Cape Agulhas
- Camdeboo National Park
- Tankwa-Karoo National Park
- Bontebok National Park
- Garden Route National Park – Wilderness section
SA’s Most Expensive Parks
- Kruger National Park – R134
- Table Mountain National Park – Cape of Good Hope / Cape Point – R110
- Addo Elephant National Park – R110
- |Ai-|Ais / Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – R87
- Garden Route National Park – Tsitsikamma: Storms River Mouth – R82
- Tie at R73:
- Augrabies Falls National Park
- Mapungubwe National Park
- Karoo National Park
- Marakele National Park
- Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Planning Your 2025/26 Adventure
Conservation fees are payable daily and go directly toward protecting South Africa’s extraordinary natural and cultural heritage.
Whether it’s Big Five game drives in Kruger, exploring the lagoons of the West Coast, or spotting penguins at Boulders, the new tariff list makes it easy to plan your next nature escape - and know exactly what it’ll cost.
Conservation fees are payable daily and go directly toward protecting South Africa’s extraordinary natural and cultural heritage.
Whether it’s Big Five game drives in Kruger, exploring the lagoons of the West Coast, or spotting penguins at Boulders, the new tariff list makes it easy to plan your next nature escape - and know exactly what it’ll cost.
Time Out Tip: Affordable Access for Locals: The Wild Card
For South African residents seeking more value, the SANParks Wild Card offers unlimited access to over 80 parks and reserves across Southern Africa for a fixed annual fee.
An All Parks cluster is priced as follows:
- Individual: R880
- Couple: R1,450
- Family: R1,775
This means you can enjoy multiple visits without paying daily conservation fees. It's a cost-effective option if you want to spend as much time outdoors enjoying our natural heritage.
For detailed tariff pricing, or to purchase your Wild Card, visit SANParks.co.za.
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