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].