How much are park fees in Tanzania?
How Much Are Park Fees in Tanzania?
Park fees constitute a major cost of any safari or Kilimanjaro climb. The Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) sets entry fees for all national parks, while the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) manages fees for Ngorongoro. The fees listed below were last updated by TANAPA effective July 1, 2021. As of this writing, no new fee schedule has been announced, and these rates remain valid until further notice.
A note on future changes: While the Tanzanian government is supposed to provide 12 months' advance notice of park fee increases, some increases have been announced just months before peak season begins (most park fee changes take effect on July 1 of any given year). If any fee increases are announced between the time you book and the time you travel, we will communicate the changes promptly and any adjustments will be reflected on your final invoice before departure. For the latest official information, refer to the Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website.
All park entry fees are charged in 24-hour increments, while campsite fees are charged on a nightly basis. In addition to entry and overnight fees, many activities — such as night game drives, walking safaris, canoe safaris, and balloon landings — also incur separate park fees that are added to the activity cost. For example, a night game drive from Hilala Camp in Tarangire National Park is $100 per person plus the $59 park fee, for a total of $159 per adult.
National Park & Conservation Area Entry Fees
All figures in US Dollars, inclusive of 18% VAT.
Premium Parks
Serengeti, Nyerere (Selous), Ruaha, Kilimanjaro & Mahale Mountains
| Park | Entry Fee (High) |
Entry Fee (Low) |
Special Campsite (High) |
Special Campsite (Low) |
Public Campsite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serengeti NP | Adult | $82.60 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $59.00 | $35.40 |
| Child | $23.60 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $5.90 | ||
| Nyerere NP | Adult | $82.60 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $59.00 | $35.40 |
| Child | $23.60 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $5.90 | ||
| Ruaha NP | Adult | $82.60 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $59.00 | $35.40 |
| Child | $23.60 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $5.90 | ||
| Kilimanjaro NP | Adult | $82.60 | — | — | — | $59.00 |
| Child | $23.60 | — | — | — | $11.80 | |
| Mahale Mountains NP | Adult | $80.00 | — | — | — | $30.00 |
| Child | $20.00 | — | — | — | $10.00 |
Standard Parks
Tarangire, Arusha, Lake Manyara, Mikumi, Katavi & Mkomazi
| Park | Entry Fee (High) |
Entry Fee (Low) |
Special Campsite (High) |
Special Campsite (Low) |
Public Campsite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarangire NP | Adult | $59.00 | $53.10 | $70.80 | $59.00 | $35.40 |
| Child | $17.70 | $5.90 | $11.80 | $5.90 | ||
| Arusha NP | Adult | $59.00 | $53.10 | $70.80 | $59.00 | $35.40 |
| Child | $17.70 | $5.90 | $11.80 | $5.90 | ||
| Lake Manyara NP | Adult | $59.00 | $53.10 | $70.80 | $59.00 | $35.40 |
| Child | $17.70 | $5.90 | $11.80 | $5.90 | ||
| Mikumi NP | Adult | $30.00 | $30.00 | — | — | $30.00 |
| Child | $10.00 | $10.00 | — | — | $10.00 | |
| Katavi NP | Adult | $30.00 | $30.00 | — | — | $30.00 |
| Child | $10.00 | $10.00 | — | — | $10.00 | |
| Mkomazi NP | Adult | $30.00 | $30.00 | — | — | $30.00 |
| Child | $10.00 | $10.00 | — | — | $10.00 |
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
| Entry Fee | Special Campsite | Public Campsite | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ngorongoro CA | Adult | $70.80 | $70.80 | $35.40 |
| Child | $23.60 | $35.40 | $11.80 |
Ngorongoro Crater vehicle fee: In addition to the entry and campsite fees listed above, there is a separate vehicle service charge of $295 per vehicle to descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. This fee applies per vehicle, not per person.
Activity Park Fees
Charged in addition to standard park entry fees
| Activity | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Walking Safari | $23.60 | $11.80 |
| Night Game Drive | $59.00 | $29.50 |
| Canoe Safari | $23.60 | $11.80 |
| Boat Safari | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Chimpanzee Trekking (Mahale) | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Balloon Landing Fee | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Kilimanjaro / Meru Rescue Fee | $23.60 | $23.60 |
Important Notes
Pricing currency: All figures are quoted in US Dollars and are inclusive of VAT (18%).
High season dates: July 1 through mid-March, and mid-May through June 30.
Low season dates: Mid-March through mid-May (the long rains).
Special campsite seasons: High season runs July through September; low season runs October through June.
Child rates: Apply to children ages 5 to 15. Children under 5 are free of charge. Children 16 and above are charged as adults.
Fee validity: These fees were set effective July 1, 2021 and remain in effect until TANAPA announces a new fee schedule. While 12 months’ notice is expected, increases have sometimes been announced on shorter timelines. Any fee changes will be applied to your final invoice before travel.
Official source: For the most current fee information, visit the official Tanzania National Parks website at tanzaniaparks.go.tz.
Last updated: March 2026
