Gate Times, Fees & Levies

Gate Times

Madikwe gates open at 06h00 in the morning and close at 18h00 in the evening. There is no entry to or exit from the reserve outside of these times.

Fees and Levies

The Guest Conservation Contribution (known as the ‘Conservation Levy’) is compulsory for each guest and serves to support the reserve in its fight against rhino poaching and for the upkeep of the reserve, which include road maintenance and bush clearing.

Fees and levies are valid from 1 JANUARY – 31 DECEMBER annualy unless specified otherwise.
All levies and fees are subject to change without prior notice.

2025

International Guests 2025

• Park Entrance fee – ZAR 80 per child (2-12)
• Park Entrance fee – ZAR 180 per adult (13+)
• Conservation levy – ZAR 240 per child (2-12) per day
• Conservation levy – ZAR 475 per adult (13+) per day
• Landing Fees – ZAR 150 per child (1-12)
• Landing Fees – ZAR 240 per adult (13+)

SADC Guests 2025

• Park Entrance fee – ZAR 80 per child (2-12)
• Park Entrance fee – ZAR 180 per adult (13+)
• Conservation levy – ZAR 120 per child (2-12) per day
• Conservation levy – ZAR 240 per adult (13+) per day
• Landing Fees – ZAR 150 per child (1-12)
• Landing Fees – ZAR 240 per adult (13+)

2026

International Guests 2026

• Park Entrance fee – ZAR 80 per child (2-12)
• Park Entrance fee – ZAR 180 per adult (13+)
• Conservation levy – ZAR 240 per child (2-12) per day
• Conservation levy – ZAR 475 per adult (13+) per day
• Landing Fees – ZAR 150 per child (1-12)
• Landing Fees – ZAR 240 per adult (13+)

SADC Guests 2026

• Park Entrance fee – ZAR 80 per child (2-12)
• Park Entrance fee – ZAR 180 per adult (13+)
• Conservation levy – ZAR 120 per child (2-12) per day
• Conservation levy – ZAR 240 per adult (13+) per day
• Landing Fees – ZAR 150 per child (1-12)
• Landing Fees – ZAR 240 per adult (13+)