Rates
Fully inclusive, from your first drive to your last.
Our rates are quoted in South African rand and include VAT, all meals, local house wines, beers and spirits, and our scheduled activities, from wetland nature drives and eco-boats to the full-day boat and beach safaris. Park entry fees and our conservation levy are extra.
Valid 1 November 2026 – 31 December 2027.
Suite rates
Luxury Suite
5 suites · 3 twin, 2 double · up to 3 adults (the 3rd on a daybed)
| Per person sharing | Single | 3rd guest (13+ yrs) | Child (12 yrs and under) |
|---|---|---|---|
| R10,880 | R16,320 | R8,704 | R5,440 |
Family Suite
2 suites · king bed with an interleading twin room · 2 adults and 2 children (12 yrs and under), or up to 3 adults
| Per suite per night |
|---|
| R32,645 |
Honeymoon Suite
1 suite · king bed · 2 adults
| Per person sharing | Single |
|---|---|
| R11,680 | R17,520 |
South African and SADC residents: please ask for our SADC rate sheet.
Included
- All meals, teas and coffees
- Local house wines, beers and spirits, and soft drinks
- Afternoon wetland nature drive on arrival and morning drive on departure
- Night drives and eco-boat cruises, in place of a scheduled drive
- Full-day boat safari on the Narrows
- Full-day beach safari on the Eastern Shores
- Morning birding with our birding guide (booked in advance)
- Hluhluwe–iMfolozi day trip, offered on a 4-night stay on request (booked in advance)
- VAT
Not included
- iSimangaliso park entry fees and levies
- Our conservation levy
- Premium drinks
- Gratuities
- Spa treatments and laundry
- Additional and outsourced activities
- Emergency medical evacuation
- Travel insurance
- Cancellation refunds
Full-day safaris need a stay of 2 nights or more and don’t run on arrival or departure days. A 2-night stay includes one, the boat safari or the beach safari if requested in advance. Stay 3 nights to enjoy both. Night drives, eco-boats and birding are offered in place of a scheduled drive, subject to the weather and guide availability. All activities are weather permitting.
Levies and park fees
Conservation levy
| Conservation levy | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, per night | R130 | R230 |
| Child, per night | R65 | R115 |
Added to your invoice and paid before arrival.
iSimangaliso park fees
| Fee | 2026 | 2027 | Charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult entry | R134 | TBC | per person |
| Child entry (under 12 yrs) | R98 | TBC | per person |
| Vehicle entry | R152 | TBC | per vehicle |
| Park levy | R15 | TBC | per person per night |
| Community levy | R15 | TBC | per person per night |
Set by the iSimangaliso park authority, subject to change, and paid in cash at the gate.
Booking and cancellation
- Provisional bookings are held for 7 days.
- A 20% non-refundable deposit confirms your booking.
- The 80% balance is due 45 days before arrival.
| Notice received | Cancellation charge |
|---|---|
| 46 days or more before arrival | 20% of the booking value |
| 31–45 days before arrival | 50% |
| 15–30 days before arrival | 80% |
| 14 days or less before arrival, or a no-show | 100% |
The full terms are on Booking terms.
Child policy
- Up to 2 children can be accommodated in a Family Suite, and 1 child in a Luxury Suite
- A child occupying their own room is charged the applicable adult rate
- A child sharing a room with a single adult is charged the child rate, and the adult the single supplement
- Guests 13 yrs and older are considered adults and charged accordingly
Children 6–12 yrs
- Children are welcome in our Luxury and Family suites
- Children must be under a parent’s supervision at all times
- Children aged 6–12 are welcome to join their parents on scheduled activities
- Early dining is arranged for children
- Children are not permitted to dine in the boma
Children 0–5 yrs
- Booked by special arrangement
- Not accommodated on scheduled activities
- Charged the child rate
- A babysitter can be booked in advance at an additional cost
The terms parents accept when they book children are in our Booking terms.
Arrival and departure
- Check-in 13h00
- Check-out 10h00
- Early check-in or late departure by prior arrangement
- Lunch on the day of arrival must be pre-booked
Driving in
Enter at Nhlozi Gate (Gate 11), off the N2.
Gate hours: 1 Nov – 31 Mar 05h00–19h00 · 1 Apr – 31 Oct 06h00–18h00
Self-drive guests: park fees are paid in cash at the gate, after-hours entry must be pre-booked, and there is no entry after 21h00.
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