Tanzania National Parks Authority manages most of the protected areas in Tanzania and requires visitors to pay national park entrance fees and permits before accessing the parks. Tanzania is one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations, home to world-famous parks such as Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire. Visitors planning a safari must understand the Tanzania national park fees and permits required to access these destinations.

As of March 2026, TANAPA (Tanzania National Parks Authority) fees remain based on the 2023/2024 tariffs (no major updates announced for 2025/2026 fiscal year starting July 2025). Prices include 18% VAT in many quotes; always confirm via official TANAPA site for any minor adjustments. Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCAA-managed, not full TANAPA) has separate rules.

The Tanzania park fees vary with each park one is to go to, and which experiences they are to enjoy. Additionally, if one is staying in the Ngorongoro accommodations in the park, they have to pay a conscession fees charged per individual.

This guide explains:

• Tanzania national park entrance fees

• Safari permits required for certain experiences

• Concession and camping fees

• Vehicle entry fees

• How to pay TANAPA park fees

1. Tanzania Park permits limit the number of people that are entering the national parks since they cost money to obtain. Without the permits people would overcrowd these Tanzania safari parks, so it would be hard for the park authourities to monitor each and everyone. Also, Tanzania safari experiences like chimpanzee trekking in Mahale national park need few people per day.
   • So, Mahale National Park permits are given to a few number of people so as to restrict and prevent disease transmission between the humans and the chimpanzees as they almost have the same DNA genetics.
2. Similarly, permits issued in Tanzania national parks limit the number of safari vehicles into the parks. So, visitors enjoy their safari experiences exclusively without too much over crowding per day. Many tourists distract animals and make sightseeing experiences in Tanzania parks bad as animals fear large crowds.
3. The park permits are also issued to track down the different behaviours of the visitors as all the national parks in Tanzania. So, if rules are violated, one is easily tracked. However, tracking down visitors is also for one’s safety in large Tanzania national parks like the Serengeti where a tourist can easily go off track or lost.

Permits are required for entry into Tanzania safari parks and activities like chimp trekking, walking safaris, or crater descents. Additionally, they track visitors for safety and enforce rules (violations can lead to expulsion).

Serengeti National Park Entry Fees.

The park fees for Serengeti National Park in Tanzania for non-residents aged 5-15 are approximately $23. Also, for non-residents aged 16 and above it is $80 per person for 24 hours. All East African citizens pay TSh 11800, whereby children below 5 years enter for free. To sleep in any accommodation area in Serengeti National Park, one pays a concession fee of $70 per night.

Also, to permit a safari vehicle into this park, the cost is Tshs 23600. If one wants a hot air balloon safari in Serengeti, they pay an additional cost of 599$ per person. Lastly, private camping and public camping in Serengeti costs is 35$.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Entry Fees.

Tanzania non-residents between 5- 15 years pay $23 for an entry permit in Ngorongoro. Additionally, non-residents aged 16 years and above pay 70$ while the residents between 5-15 years pay Tshs 11800. Lastly, children pay Tsh 23600 per person, per day.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees for staying within the Crater accommodations are $59. If a vehicle accesses the crater rim, they pay $295 for just spending a maximum of 6 hours. So, if this time passes and one is still at the crater, they are charged an additional fee.

Nyerere National Park Entry Fees.

Foreigners who are adults pay $82 for a permit to enter Nyerere National Park (Selous). Additionally, children pay approximately $24, Tanzanian residents pay approximately 42$ while East African citizens pay Tsh 11800.

For one who wants to stay within the safari hotels in Nyerere National Park, a fee of $80 is paid, and $47.20 is charged per vehicle on entry.

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Entry Fees.

Non-residents of Tanzania pay $82 for an entry permit to Mount Kilimanjaro, East African citizens pay Tshs 11800. Tanzanian residents pay approximately 42$ for a permit. The camping safaris in Mount Kilimanjaro National Park are charged per night, and residents pay 59$ and if they want a hut, they pay an additional cost of 70$. The East African citizen pays Tshs 11800 for camping in Mount Kilimanjaro and Tshs 5900 for the hut while the foreigner pays 59$. For camping and 70$ for the hut.

Some Tanzania safari parks like Saanane Island, Rumanyika- Karagwe, Burigi- Chato, Udzugwa mountains, Ibanda-Kyerwa, Mkomazi, Saadani, Kitulo, Rubondo Island, Ruaha, Katavi, and Mikumi national park share the same park entry fees as listed below.

The foreigner who’s an adult pays $30 while the child pays $10 to access permits to these Tanzania National Parks. Additionally, adult East African citizens pay Tsh 5000, while the child pays Tsh 2000. On the other hand, adult Tanzanian residents pay $50 while the child pays $10 for an entry permit to these national parks in Tanzania.

However, the concession fees vary depending on which park you visit in Tanzania. So, the concession fees for Mahale mountains, Katavi, Ruaha, Saanane Island, Rumanyika- Karagwe, Ibanda- Kyerwa, and Burigi – Chato national park are as listed below.

• The concession fees for an adult non-East African citizen that is an adult is $30
• Child (non-resident) is $10
• Tanzanian residents (Adults) pay 30$
• A child (resident from 5 to 15 years) pays $10
• Adult East African citizens pay Tshs 20000, and the child pays Tshs 5000.

And for Mkomazi, Udzugwa mountains, Kitulo, Mikumi, and Saadani national park, the concession fees are.

• The non-East African citizen, that’s an adult, pays $25 while the child pays $10
• The East African citizen who’s an adult pays Tshs 20000, while the child pays Tshs 5000
• Lastly, an adult Tanzanian resident pays $25 while the children pay $10.

Note;  For Children below 5 years  are not charged for permit fees from these Tanzanian National Parks

Gombe National Park Gate Entry Fees.

Adult non-residents of East Africa pay 118$  and this is the cost of the chimpanzee trekking permit too in Gombe National Park. Children between 5 to 15 years who are non-residents are charged approximately $24.

The Tanzanian citizens pay $59, and East Africans pay Tshs 11800. When getting to Gombe, the main means of transport used is water transport. Hence, boats are charged about $24 per entry into Gombe National Park in Tanzania. If one is staying within Gombe National Park, they pay approximately $60, and this is one of the most costly national parks in Tanzania.

Mahale Mountains National Park Fees.

The Adult foreigner pays a park fee of $80 for a permit of Mahale Mountains National Park in Tanzania. Additionally, foreign children between 5 and 15 years old pay $20. Adult East African citizens pay Tshs. 5000 and the child pays $2000.

On the other hand, Tanzanians pay $40, and children pay $10 for the Magale Entry fees. Adult foreigners who want to stay within the Mahale maintains national park pay an additional $30 per day. Additionally, a child is charged $10. Adult East African citizens pay Tsh. 20000 while the child pays Tshs 5000. Lastly, adult Tanzanian residents pay $30, and the child is charged $10 as concession fees in Mahale National Park.