Driving from Johannesburg to Kruger, you’ll pass through multiple toll plazas, depending on your specific route.
Payment Methods
If you’re an international tourist, you will need to pay using cash.
South African Rands only! Foreign currency is not accepted at toll plazas.
Payment Card Options For Locals
- Only Visa and MasterCard credit cards issued by South African banks can be used for toll payments.
- South African Diners Club and American Express cards, as well as local debit cards, are NOT ACCEPTED.
- As a courtesy to other drivers make sure you have enough cash or an available payment method ready before arriving at each toll plaza.
Toll Plazas on the Route
The most common route via the N4 to Southern Kruger may include the following toll points:
If you are traveling to Northern KNP, you’ll be taking the N1 which may include the following Toll Points:
- Pumulani
- Carousel
- Kranskop
- Nyl
- Capricorn
- Baobab
Cost Breakdown
The amount each toll plaza charges varies from toll plaza to toll plaza for different reasons.
- We have aggregated the costs as of September 2024, but it’s best to check directly on the relevant websites closer to your trip to confirm your likely costs.
- As a tourist, you are most likely driving a “Class 1” Vehicle meaning you’ll be charged the lowest rate.
- How much you are charged is based on how many toll plazas you drive through.
Johannesburg → Malelane/ Crocodile Bridge Gates
- Middelburg Toll Plaza: R R79.00
- Machado Toll Plaza: R 118.00
- Nkomazi Toll Plaza R 89.00
- Total Cost One Way: R 286
The route is managed by TRAC. Please see their website for up to date prices.
Johannesburg → Numbi/ Phabeni/ Paul Kruger Gates
- Middelburg Toll Plaza: R R79.00
- Machado Toll Plaza: R 118.00
- Total Cost One Way: R 197
The route is managed by TRAC. Please see their website for up to date prices.
Johannesburg → Pafuri
- Pumulani Toll Plaza: R 15.50
- Carousel Toll Plaza: R 71.00
- Kranskop Toll Plaza: R 57.00
- Nyl Toll Plaza: R 73.50
- Capricorn Toll Plaza: R 59.00
- Baobab Toll Plaza: R 57.00
- Total Cost One Way: R 333
The route is managed by Bakwena and Sanral. Please see their websites for up to date prices.
Are There Are Toll Free Alternative Routes?
- These routes are drastically longer, poorly maintained, and are less secure.
- Using the toll roads is well worth the convenience and time saved.
