Sanparks puts festive daily quotas in place for Kruger National Park

MOKOPANE – Sanparks has advised visitors planning day trips to the Kruger National Park to book online ahead of their visit, as daily entry quotas are in place during the festive season.

The first entry time slot is between 05:30 and 08:00; the second time slot is from 08:00 to 10:00 and the third time slot is from 10:00 onward.

Sanparks says the day visitor quota is to prevent overcrowding on the roads and facilities. All guests, drivers and passengers, must provide identity, either a South African driver’s license, ID or passport.

Pre-booking is crucial for day visitors, as it allows them to secure up to 80% of the day visitor quota per gate.

This can be done via Sanparks reservations offices at 012 428 9111 and online at www.sanparks.org. Day visitor pre-bookings are subject to a non-refundable booking fee of R56 per adult and R28 per child, which must be paid in advance.

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 South African residents as well as Zimbabwe and Mozambique nationals (passport required to prove this) is R128 per adult and R64 per child (between ages 2 – 11).

Pre-booked day visitors are prioritised at the gate but must arrive within their booked time slots. Late arrivals will be treated as non-booked and will not receive preference.

It’s also important to note that Wild Card members are not exempt from the pre-booking fee. Once the daily quota has been reached, only people who made pre-bookings are allowed to enter.

Visitors are urged to observe the park’s rules, which are primarily intended to ensure safe and pleasant experiences.

By respecting these rules, visitors contribute to the preservation of the park’s natural beauty and the safety of all its inhabitants.

They are further urged to plan their trips and allow sufficient time to enjoy the bush, relax, and arrive safely at their destination.