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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS TARIFFS 1 NOVEMBER 2020 to 31 OCTOBER 2021 All Prices VAT inclusive and all tariffs in South African Rand Tariffs subject to alteration without advance notice Errors and omissions excepted ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL INFORMATION SANParks have implemented a Community Fund charge on all reservations (overnight and activity products) from 1 June 2012. This will be used to fund projects that support surrounding communities in bettering their livelihoods. For more information please view our website on www.sanparks.org All accommodation, ablution and kitchen facilities are serviced by cleaning staff on a daily basis unless specifically indicated otherwise. Several parks and rest-camps have retail facilities and restaurants. Tariffs do not include meals unless specifically indicated otherwise. Vehicle fuel is available in several parks (or is available on the park periphery) and in the main rest camps in Kruger and Kgalagadi. Bedding is supplied in all accommodation unless specifically indicated otherwise. Cooking utensils and refrigeration are provided in most accommodation units. Exceptions will be indicated while booking Additional Person Supplements are applicable to those units where number of beds exceeds the base occupancy, if these beds are occupied Adult rates apply to persons 12 years and older. Child rates apply to persons aged 2-11 years. Infants under 2 years gratis Nationals of SADC countries that are part of a transfrontier agreement or treaty will have the same benefits as South African residents for park-specific daily conservation fee charges. For example, a Mozambique and Zimbabwe national visiting Kruger or a Botswana national visiting Kgalagadi, will pay a daily conservation fee equal to what South African nationals pay (instead of the fee other SADC nationals pay). Consult our reservation staff, website or watch the press for details of out of season discounts and promotions. TBC – To be confirmed N/A – Not applicable CONTACT DETAILS GENERAL TRAVEL TRADE Tel: +27 12 428-9111 Tel: +27 12 426 5025 Fax: +27 12 343-0905 Fax: +27 12 343-0905 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Online reservations: https://www.sanparks.org/tourism/bookings/ Online reservations: https://www.sanparks.org/travel_trade/ DESCRIPTION OF REGIONAL PARK CLUSTERS SANParks can be found in a variety of the country’s regional habitat and topographic biomes. These include: Kruger National Park : Characterised by combinations of savannah, thornveld and woodland eco-zones. Large African mammals are present. Kruger has 12 main rest camps, 5 bushveld camps, 2 bush lodges, 5 satellite camps and 2 sleepover hides. Arid Cluster : Characterised by arid climate, sparse vegetation and sandy soils, these parks fall in the Northern Cape Province. Large African Mammals are present in these parks. |Ai- |Ais / Richtersveld Transfrontier, Augrabies Falls, Kgalagadi Transfrontier, Mokala and Namaqua National Parks fall into this cluster. Cape Cluster : Falling within the South Western reaches of the Western Cape Province; these parks are home to the endemic Cape Floral Kingdom. They may also feature mountainous, coastal, riverine or estuarine habitats. Agulhas, Bontebok, Table Mountain, Tankwa-Karoo and West Coast National Parks fall into this cluster. Frontier Cluster : Located in the frontier regions of the Eastern Cape made popular by the travails of the 1820 Settler’s. Large African mammals are found in these parks that include a variety of habitats across the parks, ranging from Nama-Karoo, grassland, montane, forest, valley thicket, fynbos and coastline. Addo Elephant, Camdeboo, Karoo and Mountain Zebra National Parks fall in this cluster. Garden Route National Park : Located in the picturesque Garden Route on South Africa’s southern coast, these parks feature a range of habitats including rocky shorelines, temperate forests, lakes, rivers, estuaries and fynbos. The Tsitsikamma, Knysna and Wilderness sections comprise the Garden Route National Park. Northern Cluster : Featuring savannah thornveld or grasslands, these parks are located in the northern provinces of South Africa. Mountains are a feature of some. Golden Gate, Marakele and Mapungubwe National Parks fall into this cluster. SANPARKS: Tariffs from 1 November 2020 to 31 October 2021 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK Where nearly 2 million hectares of unrivalled diversity of life forms fuses with historical and archaeological sites – this is real Africa. DAILY CONSERVATION FEES Members of SANParks’ loyalty programme WILD do not pay conservation fees provided that proof of Identity and their WILD card are shown on arrival (See WILD details elsewhere on this site) A non-refundable fee, payable in advance, of R48.00 per adult and R24.00 per child, is charged on all advance reservations for day visits. This is charged in addition to conservation fees and applies equally to WILD members. Category Adult Rate / Day Child Rate / Day South African Citizens and Residents (with ID) R 105 R 52 SADC Nationals (with passport) R 210 R 105 Standard Conservation Fee R 424 R 212 In emergencies only, late arrivals for guests with prebooked accommodation at camps within 10km from an entrance gate is allowed subject to the following conditions: * Not allowed under any circumstances at Giriyondo, Pafuri, Phabeni or Phalaborwa Gates * No arrivals later than 21:00 under any circumstances * An additional cost per vehicle applies: R680 for vehicles with 8 or less passengers, R1,420 for vehicles with 9 or more passengers * Must be arranged in advance with the gate and rest camp * Evidence of emergency that delayed arrival will be requested KRUGER ACCOMMODATION Camping: Sites for caravans or tents – some sites with powerpoints, others without. Site base rates include one motorised vehicle per site, additional vehicles will be charged at the rate of R105 per vehicle per night. Hut: Single room units with communal kitchen and communal ablution facilities. Safari Tent : Permanent canvas tent bedrooms on permanent platforms. Some have communal kitchen and communal ablution facilities, while others are fully equipped and have more luxurious trimmings. Bungalow : Single bedroom units with a bathroom. Some make use of communal kitchens while others have own kitchenettes with basic kitchen equipment. Some bungalows have perimeter or river views, while others have been upgraded to luxury status. Cottage : Single bedroom units with living room, bathroom and kitchen. Family Cottage: Multiple bedroom units with a living room, bathroom and kitchen. Guest Cottage : Multiple bedroom units with at least 2 bathrooms of which one is en-suite and a fully equipped kitchen. Guest House: Multiple bedroom and bathroom units with lounge area and often with bar facility and exclusive view. Bush Lodge : Exclusive private lodges, with a unique style and atmosphere. Multiple rooms and bathrooms. MAIN REST CAMPS BERG-en-DAL REST CAMP Rates quoted exclude 1% community fund added to reservation cost BASE RATES No. of Low Season Shoulder Season High Season Beds per Add. Add. Accommodation Type Base Units 01/12/2020 to 11/01/2021 Unit Adult Child 12/01/2021 to 18/03/2021 01/11/2020 to 30/11/2020 Guests 19/03/2021 to 31/10/2021 CAMPSITE CK6P 82 R 310 R 310 R 410 2 6 people R 100 R 50 (with powerpoint) BUNGALOW BA3 34 R 1,380 R 1,610 R 1,610 2 3 single R 290 R 145 (kitchenette) BUNGALOW BA3U 34 R 1,470 R 1,750 R 1,750 2 3 single R 290 R 145 (kitchenette, perimeter) BUNGALOW BA3UZ 1 R 1,470 R 1,750 R 1,750 2 3 single R 290 R 145 (kitchenette, perimeter, accessible to mobility-challenged) 1 double, FAMILY COTTAGE FA6 13 R 2,485 R 3,015 R 3,015 4 2 single, R 530 R 265 2 bench 1 double, FAMILY COTTAGE FA6C 8 R 2,485 R 3,015 R 3,015 4 2 single, R 530 R 265 2 bench 1 double, FAMILY COTTAGE FA6ZB 1 R 2,485 R 3,015 R 3,015 4 2 single, R 530 R 265 (accessible to mobility-challenged, WC & Bath) 2 bench 1 double, FAMILY COTTAGE FA6ZS 1 R 2,485 R 3,015 R 3,015 4 2 single, R 530 R 265 ( accessible to mobility-challenged, WC & Shower) 2 bench 1 double, J le ROUX GUEST HOUSE GH6D 1 R 5,875 R 6,530 R 6,530 6 n/a n/a 4 single 2 double, RHINO GUEST HOUSE GH8B 1 R 7,160 R 7,825 R 7,825 8 n/a n/a 4 single CROCODILE BRIDGE REST CAMP Rates quoted exclude 1% community fund added to reservation cost BASE RATES No. of Low Season Shoulder Season High Season Beds per Add. Add. Accommodation Type Base Units 01/12/2020 to 11/01/2021 Unit Adult Child 12/01/2021 to 18/03/2021 01/11/2020 to 30/11/2020 Guests 19/03/2021 to 31/10/2021 CAMPSITE CK6P 20 R 310 R 360 R 410 2 6 people R 100 R 50 (with powerpoint) SAFARI TENT CTT2 7 R 775 R 775 R 775 2 2 single n/a n/a (communal facilities) SAFARI TENT CTT2Z 1 R 775 R 775 R 775 2 2 single n/a n/a (communal facilities, accessible to mobility-challenged) BUNGALOW BD2Z 2 R 1,755 R 1,755 R 1,755 2 2 single n/a n/a (kitchenette, accessible to mobility-challenged) BUNGALOW BD3 18 R 1,755 R 1,755 R 1,755 2 3 single R 290 R 145 (kitchenette) Edited 16/01/2020 Errors and Omissions Excepted Page 2 of 26 SANPARKS: Tariffs from 1 November 2020 to 31 October 2021 LETABA REST CAMP Rates quoted exclude 1% community fund added to reservation cost BASE RATES No. of Low Season Shoulder Season High Season Beds per Add. Add. Accommodation Type Base Units 01/12/2020 to 11/01/2021 Unit Adult Child
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