Kruger National Park Operating Hours

Kruger National Park operates every day of the year, including public holidays, Christmas, and Easter[1].

Entrance gate hours vary by month:

  • January, February, March, October, November, December: open at 05:30
  • April to September: open at 06:00

Rest camp gates open as early as 04:30 in January, November, and December; 05:30 in February, March, and October; and 06:00 from April through September[1].

All gates close between 17:30 (May, June, July) and 18:30 (January, February, November, December). Most months, closing is 18:00[2].

Please note: Entrance gates and rest camps have different opening times. Plan your entry and exit accordingly to avoid warnings or fines for late returns[1].

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