Tanzania National Park Fees
Conservation, concession and crater fees for Tanzania's national parks and Ngorongoro, and what they mean for the cost of a safari.
Park fees at a glance
Park fees are paid to Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) and, outside the parks, the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority. They fund the protection of the parks and are a significant part of the cost of a safari.
On every safari I plan, park fees are included in the price you are quoted. The tables below are for reference, so you can see what goes into that price.
National park conservation fees
Per person, per 24 hours from entry, including 18% VAT. Non-resident visitors.
| Park | Adult (16+) | Child (5–15) |
|---|---|---|
| Serengeti, Nyerere (16 May – 14 Mar) | $82.60 | $23.60 |
| Serengeti, Nyerere (15 Mar – 15 May) | $70.80 | $23.60 |
| Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha (16 May – 14 Mar) | $59.00 | $17.70 |
| Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha (15 Mar – 15 May) | $53.10 | $17.70 |
| Kilimanjaro | $82.60 | $23.60 |
| Gombe | $118.00 | $23.60 |
| Mahale Mountains | $94.40 | $23.60 |
| Ruaha, Katavi, Mikumi, Rubondo, Saadani, Udzungwa, Mkomazi, Kitulo | $35.40 | $11.80 |
| Ugalla River | $23.60 | $23.60 |
Children under 5 enter free.
Concession fees for lodges and camps inside the parks
Per person, per night, including VAT. Charged when you stay at a lodge or camp inside a national park.
| Park | Adult | Child (5–15) |
|---|---|---|
| Serengeti, Nyerere (July – September) | $70.80 | $11.80 |
| Serengeti, Nyerere (October – June) | $59.00 | $11.80 |
| Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha, Kilimanjaro | $47.20 | $11.80 |
| Ruaha, Katavi, Mahale, Gombe, Rubondo | $35.40 | $11.80 |
| Mikumi, Saadani, Udzungwa, Mkomazi, Kitulo | $29.50 | $11.80 |
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro is not a national park, and its fees are set by the NCAA.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Conservation fee, adult (16+), per 24 hours | $70.80 |
| Conservation fee, child (5–15), per 24 hours | $23.60 |
| Crater service fee, per vehicle, per descent | $295.00 |
| Concession fee, per person per night in a lodge or camp | $59.00 |
Game reserves, wildlife management areas and private reserves
Areas outside the national parks charge their own fees. Game reserves are managed by the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority, wildlife management areas such as Burunge and Randilen by their communities, and private reserves such as Grumeti, Mwiba and Maswa by their operators. These fees are usually built into the lodge rate. See Tanzania's game reserves for more about these areas.
Good to know
- Fees run for 24 hours from entry, not per calendar day, so the time you enter and leave a park affects the cost.
- Rates are set in Tanzanian shillings. TANAPA now publishes its tariffs in shillings, and the US dollar amounts above are the rates widely quoted by operators. The official TANAPA tariff is the final reference.
- Fees can change at short notice, and an increase announced by the authorities may be passed on even after a booking is confirmed.
- Vehicle fees also apply when you drive into a park; they are included in the vehicle cost of your safari.
Last checked: November 2026.
Questions
Are park fees included in the safari price?
Yes. On every safari I plan, park, concession and crater fees are included in the price you are quoted, along with vehicle fees.
How much is the Serengeti park fee?
The Serengeti conservation fee for non-resident adults is $82.60 per person per 24 hours including VAT from 16 May to 14 March, and $70.80 from 15 March to 15 May. A concession fee is added for each night spent at a lodge or camp inside the park.
How much does it cost to visit the Ngorongoro Crater?
Adults pay a conservation fee of $70.80 per 24 hours, and each vehicle pays a crater service fee of $295 per descent into the crater. The vehicle fee is shared between the people in the vehicle.
Do children pay park fees in Tanzania?
Children aged 5 to 15 pay reduced fees, and children under 5 enter free.
Why are Tanzania's park fees so high?
Park fees fund the protection of the parks, anti-poaching work and the communities around them. They also help keep visitor numbers sustainable.
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