Kruger gate times in November
November gate times, with sunrise and sunset in Marloth Park and the new tariffs that start on the first of the month.
In November, Kruger's entrance gates open at 05:30 and every gate closes at 18:30, Crocodile Bridge included. If you're staying inside the park, the camp gates open an hour earlier, at 04:30.
November gate times
| Gate | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance gatesCrocodile Bridge, Malelane and every other gate | 05:30 | 18:30 |
| Camp gatesFor guests staying inside Kruger | 04:30 | 18:30 |
Last checked 26 October 2026
Closing moves from 18:00 in October to 18:30. With the camp gates opening at 04:30, someone staying at Lower Sabie can be out on the road an hour before you get through Crocodile Bridge. It stays that way until the end of January.
Sunrise and sunset in Marloth Park
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2026 | 05:04 | 18:09 |
| 30 November 2026 | 04:54 | 18:29 |
Last checked 26 October 2026
The sun is up well before the entrance gates open, by about 25 minutes on 1 November and by more than half an hour at the end of the month. Sunset comes before closing time, about 20 minutes before at the start of November and a minute before at the end.
Holidays and fees in November
Wednesday 4 November is a public holiday for the local government elections, so expect more day visitors at the gates that day. There are no school holidays in November. Schools are in term until 9 December 2026.
The new conservation fees apply from 1 November 2026. A South African adult pays R140 a day, and Kruger fees has the rates for children, SADC and international visitors.
Kruger announced its festive-season limits on day visitors on 2 December 2024 and on 17 December 2025. This season's haven't been announced yet. We'll add them to quotas and pre-booking when they are.
If you're driving up to Skukuza, the camp's main gate is closed for roof repairs from 2 November to 4 December 2026. Use the temporary entrance through Hippo Circle Street.
What November is like in the park
The rain picks up, usually to about double October's. Skukuza in Kruger averages a high of 33 °C and a low of 19 °C in November, with about 86 mm of rain. The bush turns green and there are plenty of young animals about. Woodland kingfishers arrive for the summer. Before a summer visit, read our malaria page.
When to leave Marloth
Crocodile Bridge is about 20-30 min from Marloth Park, so leave by 05:00 to be at the gate when it opens at 05:30.
Lower Sabie is 34 km from the gate. Plan on an average of 30 km/h and the drive takes a little over an hour, so leave Lower Sabie by 17:15 to be through Crocodile Bridge before 18:30.
Other months: October, December or the whole year.