Official fees · Tanzania
Tanzania safari costs.
Tanzania charges some of the highest park fees in Africa, per person per 24 hours, so the number of park days drives the total more than anything else.
Official fees
| Fee | Amount | Charged |
|---|---|---|
| Serengeti National ParkIncludes 18% VAT. | US$82.60 | per person per 24 h |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area | US$70.80 | per person per 24 h |
| Ngorongoro Crater descent | US$295 | per vehicle, per descent |
| Tarangire or Lake Manyara | US$59 | per person per day, peak season |
| Kilimanjaro conservation fee | US$70 | per person per day |
| Kilimanjaro camping feeMarangu huts US$60. | US$50 | per person per night |
| Kilimanjaro rescue fee | US$20 | one-time |
| Tourist visaUS citizens US$100. | US$50 | one-time |
Biggest fees at a glance
- Ngorongoro Crater descent US$295
- Serengeti National Park US$82.60
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area US$70.80
- Kilimanjaro conservation fee US$70
- Tarangire or Lake Manyara US$59
- Kilimanjaro camping fee US$50
- Tourist visa US$50
- Kilimanjaro rescue fee US$20
Example: 6-day northern circuit
| Item | Per adult |
|---|---|
| Visa (EU / UK) | US$50 |
| Tarangire, 1 day | US$59 |
| Serengeti, 3 days | US$247.80 |
| Ngorongoro area, 1 day | US$70.80 |
| Crater descent, vehicle shared by 4 | US$73.75 |
| Total official fees | US$501.35 |
Per adult. Excludes lodging, vehicle hire, guide, flights and tips.
Entry rules
Visa, yellow fever and arrival details for every passport are on the Tanzania entry requirements page.
Frequently asked questions
How much are park fees in Tanzania?
Serengeti National Park: US$82.60 per person per 24 h; Ngorongoro Conservation Area: US$70.80 per person per 24 h; Ngorongoro Crater descent: US$295 per vehicle, per descent; Tarangire or Lake Manyara: US$59 per person per day, peak season; Kilimanjaro conservation fee: US$70 per person per day; Kilimanjaro camping fee: US$50 per person per night; Kilimanjaro rescue fee: US$20 one-time.
What do official fees add up to on a typical trip?
For a 6-day northern circuit, the official fees come to about US$501.35 per adult. Per adult. Excludes lodging, vehicle hire, guide, flights and tips.
Are park fees included in safari prices?
Most guided safaris include park fees in the quoted price, but always check. Self-drive travellers pay at the gate or online before arrival.
Sources
Fees change, sometimes mid-year. Confirm with the park authority or your operator before you pay. Currency conversions are approximate.