Kruger is a national park in South Africa, founded in 1926, and it is large enough that you enter through one of several gates rather than a single front door. A day visit runs on the gate clock: gates open early in the morning and close in the late afternoon or evening depending on the month, and the park is strict about it, so latecomers at the entrance gates are refused entry.
For children, the breaks happen in the rest camps. Kruger Station at Skukuza has a semi-shaded play area and a cinema, and the day visitor sites at Skukuza and Letaba both have swimming pools.
The catch is the daily visitor cap. When it is reached, typically on public holidays and long weekends, only guests with pre-booked overnight accommodation are let in, so a day trip on those dates can end at the gate.
Family FAQ
How much does Kruger National Park cost?
Daily conservation fee for international visitors is R602 per adult and R300 per child; South African citizens and residents pay R134/R67 and SADC nationals R275/R137 (rates valid until 31 October 2026).
What are the opening hours of Kruger National Park?
Entrance gates open at 05:30 (Oct-Mar) or 06:00 (Apr-Sep) and close at 18:30 (Nov-Feb), 18:00 (Mar-Apr, Aug-Oct) or 17:30 (May-Jul).