New SANParks fees in effect for Northern Cape parks

EFFECTIVE November 1, 2024, SANParks has updated its daily conservation fees for the Arid Parks region of the Northern Cape. These changes will affect visitors to several national parks, including Augrabies Falls National Park, Mokala National Park, Namaqua National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, and the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.

SANParks has discounted conservation fees for South African citizens in recognition of the financial challenges many locals face and to honour the taxpayer contributions that help support conservation. The conservation fees directly fund the preservation of South Africa’s diverse ecosystems and cultural heritage within these national parks.

In addition to the conservation fee, a 1% community fund levy will now be applied to all accommodations and activities. This levy supports various community-driven initiatives, including health care, education, and essential water and sanitation projects. Funds from this levy aim to empower local communities and foster sustainable relationships between SANParks and surrounding communities.

Additionally, parks with rhino populations will introduce a special Rhino Conservation fee to help combat poaching and support rhino protection efforts.

The updated conservation fees for the Arid Region National Parks are as follows, with rates inclusive of VAT and subject to change without prior notice:

Augrabies Falls National Park

• South African Citizens: Adults R70, Children R35

• SADC Visitors: Adults R141, Children R70

• International Visitors: Adults R293, Children R147

Mokala National Park

• South African Citizens: Adults R60, Children R29

• SADC Visitors: Adults R121, Children R60

• International Visitors: Adults R251, Children R126

Namaqua National Park

• South African Citizens: Adults R58, Children R29

• SADC Visitors: Adults R116, Children R58

• International Visitors: Adults R121, Children R60

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

• South African Citizens: Adults R123, Children R61

• SADC Visitors: Adults R246, Children R123

• International Visitors: Adults R512, Children R256

/Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park

• South African Citizens: Adults R78, Children R39

• SADC Visitors: Adults R156, Children R78

• International Visitors: Adults R313, Children R156

Planning Your Visit

For those planning a trip to these stunning national parks, you can contact the individual parks for more information or visit the SANParks website www.sanparks.org