Self Drive Safaris

South African National Parks

For those explorers in need of fresh air, experience the beauty and diversity of South African National Parks, travel and explore our national parks, wildlife and nature reserves right on your doorstep!

Please see detailed information on the location of game parks, visitor times and gate entrance fees.

Be sure to carry your identity book, driver’s license or passport to gain entry to the park.


The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF), has provided clarity to the rules around game drives in a statement made on Monday 1 June 2020. Game viewing is a key part of the collapsed tourism sector and the rules apply to private reserves, game farms as well as state-run parks.

Self-driving will be allowed provided that the passengers are from the same household. Masks are only required to be worn when using the refreshment stops and engaging with other members of the public. Guests are welcome to purchase food items from the restaurants on a take-away basis and make use of picnic sites. Picnic sites are spaced out evenly with social distancing in place and will be sanitized throughout the day.


Get the Wild Card

Wild Card

Wild Card Membership gives you one year’s unlimited entry to 80+ National Parks, Reserves and Resorts around Southern Africa, depending on the type of Cluster you choose.

Membership is valid from the date of purchase for 365 days and is available for an individual, couple or family (family: any two adults and up to five children under the age of 18 years.)

International Wild Card Membership is also available for our international guests.


Western Cape

Agulhas National Park

Agulhas National Park

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Gate Times / Office Hours
Weekdays07:30 – 18:00
Weekends and Public Holidays09:00 – 17:00(closed between 12:00 and 12:30)
Daily Conservation & Entry Fees
South African Citizens and Residents (with ID)R46 per adult, per dayR23 per child, per day
SADC Nationals (with passport)R92 per adult, per dayR46 per child, per day
Standard Conservation FeeR184 per adult, per dayR92 per child, per day

Bontebok National Park

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Gate Times / Office Hours
1 October to 30 April07:00 – 19:00
1 May to 30 September07:00 – 18:00
Daily Conservation & Entry Fees
South African Citizens and Residents (with ID)R46 per adult, per dayR23 per child, per day
SADC Nationals (with passport)R66 per adult, per dayR33 per child, per day
Standard Conservation FeeR132 per adult, per dayR66 per child, per day

West Coast National Park

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Note to Day Visitors

Download the Gate Registration & Indemnity document and complete before your visit in order to save time when entering the park.

Gate Times / Office Hours
September to March07:00 – 19:00Last vehicle entry at 18:30
April to August07:00 – 18:00Last vehicle entry at 17:30
Postberg opens during August & September(Flower season) 09:00 – 17:00Last entry to Postberg at 16:30
Daily Conservation & Entry Fees
South African Citizens and Residents (with ID)R64 per adult, per dayR32 per child, per day
SADC Nationals (with passport)R96 per adult, per dayR48 per child, per day
Standard Conservation FeeR96 per adult, per dayR48 per child, per day
Outside Flower Season
Daily Conservation & Entry Fees
South African Citizens and Residents (with ID)R90 per adult, per dayR45 per child, per day
SADC Nationals (with passport)R136 per adult, per dayR68 per child, per day
Standard Conservation FeeR198 per adult, per dayR99 per child, per day
In Flower Season (August & September)

Eastern Cape

Garden Route National Park

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Gate Times / Office Hours
Daily07:00 – 18:00
Daily Conservation & Entry Fees
South African Citizens and Residents (with ID)R62 per adult, per dayR31 per child, per day
SADC Nationals (with passport)R124 per adult, per dayR62 per child, per day
Standard Conservation FeeR248 per adult, per dayR124 per child, per day

Golden Gate Highlands National Park

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Gate Times / Office Hours
Daily07:00 – 17:30
Daily Conservation & Entry Fees
South African Citizens and Residents (with ID)R56 per adult, per dayR28 per child, per day
SADC Nationals (with passport)R112 per adult, per dayR56 per child, per day
Standard Conservation FeeR224 per adult, per dayR112 per child, per day

Northern Cape

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

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Gate Times / Office Hours
June & July07:30 – 18:00
September06:30 – 18:30
November & December05:30 – 19:30
August07:00 – 18:30
October06:00 – 19:00
Daily Conservation & Entry Fees
South African Citizens and Residents (with ID)R56 per adult, per dayR28 per child, per day
SADC Nationals (with passport)R112 per adult, per dayR56 per child, per day
Standard Conservation FeeR224 per adult, per dayR112 per child, per day

Limpopo

Marakele National Park

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Gate Times / Office Hours
Daily07:00 – 17:30
Daily Conservation & Entry Fees
South African Citizens and Residents (with ID)R56 per adult, per dayR28 per child, per day
SADC Nationals (with passport)R112 per adult, per dayR56 per child, per day
Standard Conservation FeeR224 per adult, per dayR112 per child, per day

Mpumalanga

Kruger National Park

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Gate Times / Office Hours
Daily06:00 – 18:00
Daily Conservation & Entry Fees
South African Citizens and Residents (with ID)R100 per adult, per dayR50 per child, per day
SADC Nationals (with passport)R200 per adult, per dayR100 per child, per day
Standard Conservation FeeR400 per adult, per dayR200 per child, per day

KwaZulu-Natal

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

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Gate Times / Office Hours
Daily06:00 – 18:00
Daily Conservation & Entry Fees
South African Citizens and Residents (with ID) & SADC Nationals (with passport)R120 per adult, per dayR60 per child, per day
Standard Conservation FeeR240 per adult, per dayR120 per child, per day