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Day Visits

Entrance from 07:00 to 16:00. No need to book in advance. Currently there is no limit on number of people per day. 4×4 routes as well as routes for sedan vehicles are open to day visitors.

  • No visitors are allowed at the back of open vehicles.
  • Your vehicle can be searched at exit points.
  • No collecting of firewood.
  • Day visitors have certain areas and roads where they can drive. You will be warned at reception about roads that are inaccessible in the Park. Should you drive on these roads and get stuck we will contact a towing company for you and you will be charged for recovery expenses.
  • Fines can be given should you drive off the roads.
  • People are not allowed to get out of their vehicles, except at places shown on the map by the receptionist.
  • A general speed limit of 30 km/h must be maintained within the park’s boundaries.
  • Office hours are from 07:00 in the morning until 16:00 in the afternoon.
  • The gates close at 18:00 in summer time and at 17:30 in winter. If you are still inside the Park after the gates have closed you can be given a fine.
  • Tour operators must be licensed with FGASA and SATOUR to operate in National Parks. A proper game-drive vehicle will be required.
  • Tour operators will pay a set entrance price – check details with park. Tour operators must be registered with the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) and be in possession of a valid DEAT membership card as proof.

Should you be uncertain as to the interpretation of a rule, please enquire at reception.

Overnight Visitors

  • No driving at night is allowed in the Park.
  • As outdoor lighting in camps is limited, a torch/headlamp is required when walking outside at night.
  • No collection of firewood.
  • You will be warned at reception about roads that are inaccessible in the Park. Should you drive on these roads and get stuck we will contact a towing company for you and you will be charged for recovery expenses.
  • Fines will be given if you drive off the roads.
  • Your vehicle can be searched at exit points.
  • Be aware of BABOONS and VERVET MONKEYS. Keep your tents closed when driving around and lock food in the tent’s cupboard. You may even turn the fridge slightly so that the door does not open easily. Don’t let anything lie around.
  • Please do not feed the animals. Vervet Monkeys will soon become habituated to this and create serious problems in the future.
  • You are not allowed to get out of your vehicle, except at places indicated to you on the map, by the receptionist.
  • A general speed limit of 30 km/h must be maintained within the Park’s boundaries.
  • You have to vacate the tent at 10:00 on the day of departure.
  • The key for the gates must be returned to reception on the day of departure. Alternatively you can leave the key at the points indicated to you by the receptionist.
  • Please keep your entrance permit with you while driving in the Park.
  • No fishing is allowed in the dam.

Should you be uncertain as to the interpretation of a rule, please enquire at reception.

Check-in/out times

  • Check-in: 14:00
  • Check-out: 10:00

Park Regulations

To ensure a safe and joyful trip through our parks, kindly adhere to the Rules & Regulations as stipulated by South African National Parks.