The Tsitsikamma National Park entrance fee is a SANParks daily conservation fee. According to SANParks, from 1 November 2026 a day at Storms River Mouth costs R85 per adult for South African citizens and residents, R179 for SADC nationals and R422 for other international visitors, with children paying about half. Nature’s Valley is cheaper.
We take guests into Tsitsikamma from Plettenberg Bay, and older figures linger online, so here are the current rates, the permit most people forget and when a Wild Card earns its keep.
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Tsitsikamma National Park tickets explained
Tsitsikamma is a section of the Garden Route National Park, so its tickets are daily conservation fees, paid per person, per day, at entry points such as Storms River Mouth and Nature’s Valley.
Your Tsitsikamma National Park entrance fee depends on where you enter, your age and where you are from: South African citizens and residents pay least, SADC nationals a middle rate and everyone else the standard rate. The 2026/27 tariffs replace the 2025/26 rates on 1 November 2026.
Fees from 1 November 2026
These are the SANParks daily conservation fees for 2026/27, per person, per day. They run from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027, so check for current rates before you travel.
| Rate group | Storms River Mouth adult | Storms River Mouth child | Nature’s Valley adult | Nature’s Valley child |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA citizen and resident | R85 | R43 | R76 | R38 |
| SADC national | R179 | R90 | R81 | R40 |
| Standard (international) | R422 | R211 | R190 | R94 |
Adults are 12 and older; children are 2 to 11.
Storms River Mouth day visitor fees
Nature’s Valley conservation fee
The Nature’s Valley conservation fee is lower for everyone, and the SADC rate sits only R5 above the South African one. Hikers should note both tariffs, because our Otter Trail transfers link Storms River and Nature’s Valley.
The Big Tree, Plaatbos and Goesa permit
Our guide to the Big Tree in Tsitsikamma covers the forest walks.
SANParks Wild Card
The SANParks Wild Card is a 365-day pass that replaces daily conservation fees for a year.
Wild Card types
According to the SANParks Wild Card pages, the All Parks and SANParks clusters both include the Garden Route National Park, and with it Tsitsikamma.
The Wild Card break-even point
Add up the daily fees your group would pay on the trip; if the total beats the Wild Card price, the card pays for itself, and on the standard rate that happens much sooner. At the time of writing (October 2026), SANParks has not yet published 2026/27 Wild Card prices, so check before you buy.
Paying at the gate
To pay the South African rate you need your ID, and SADC nationals need a passport. Wild Card holders show the card with proof of identity. Our travel information for visitors covers what else to pack for a Garden Route day.
Guided Tsitsikamma tours
On our private Tsitsikamma day tour it is just your group, your guide and your pace, and travellers have rated us Excellent on TripAdvisor. Know your rate group, carry a card and budget separately for the Big Tree, and the Tsitsikamma National Park entrance fee becomes the smallest part of a big day. To leave the planning to us, see the private Tsitsikamma tour and ask how park fees are handled when you enquire.
Frequently asked questions
Question: How much is the entrance fee for Tsitsikamma National Park?
Answer:
From 1 November 2026, the SANParks daily conservation fee at Storms River Mouth is R85 per adult for South African citizens and residents, R179 for SADC nationals and R422 for other international visitors. Children pay about half, and Nature’s Valley is cheaper. Tariffs are reviewed every year, so check SANParks before you travel.
Question: Does the Wild Card cover Tsitsikamma?
Answer:
Yes. Tsitsikamma is part of the Garden Route National Park, which the Wild Card’s All Parks and SANParks clusters include. International visitors buy the International All Parks cluster. A Wild Card replaces daily conservation fees for a year, so it suits travellers visiting several parks.
Question: Is the Big Tree included in the Storms River Mouth fee?
Answer:
SANParks charges a separate permit for the Big Tree, Plaatbos and Goesa walks near Storms River Village and does not state that the Storms River Mouth fee covers it, so budget for both if you visit both on one day.
Question: Can you pay the Tsitsikamma fee in cash?
Answer:
Carry a card. There is no ATM at Storms River Mouth Rest Camp, and the separate Big Tree permit is card only.
Resources
- SANParks: daily conservation fees, 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027
- SANParks: Wild Card clusters and pricing
- SANParks: Storms River Mouth Rest Camp facilities
- SANParks: cash free payments in national parks
- George Herald: entry fees for the Plaatbos and Goesa forest trails in Tsitsikamma
