Planning on visiting the Kruger Park? Take note of these day visitor rules
‘For busy periods such as the school holidays, we aim to better manage the volumes that we expect’
Daily quotas for day visitors to the Kruger National Park will once again apply at entrance gates during upcoming school holidays.
Visitors are urged to make pre-bookings for their visits prior to their arrival. There are three time slots which they can choose from:
Time slot 1: 6am to 8am
Time slot 2: 8am to 10am
Time slot 3: 10am onwards
Visitors will be able to book up to 80 per cent of the day visitor quota per gate via SANParks reservations offices and online at www.sanparks.org. Pre-booked day visitors will get preference over non-booked day visitors at the gate.
“For busy periods such as the school holidays, we aim to better manage the volumes that we expect, as well as our visitors’ expectations. The three different time slots are aimed at improving the spread of vehicles and, as far as possible, prevent unnecessary waiting periods at gates,” said SANParks acting head of communications, William Mabasa.
Pre-booked day visitors must ensure they arrive within the time slots, as per their reservation. Arriving outside the booked time slot will be regarded as non-booked and therefore will not receive preference. These bookings can be changed through SANParks reservations offices if for some reason one decides to do so.
Mabasa also reminded visitors to read the permits which they receive at the gates because all the rules and regulations of the park are stipulated on these documents.
“Please do not bring liquor with you because the alcohol ban on public areas in the park is a permanent rule which is enforced at all times,” he advised.
“We also advise guests to exercise caution when driving around areas undergoing major construction such as Skukuza Camp,” concluded Mabasa.
Visitors should also take note of the following important information:
• Day visitor pre-bookings are subject to a non-refundable booking fee of R38 an adult and R19 a child.
• Day visitors who have pre-booked will still be required to pay conservation fees or use a valid wild card to enter the park. The conservation fee for SA residents is R76 an adult and R38 a child between ages 2-11, and for international guests it is R304 an adult and R152 a child.
