Short answer: a foreign adult pays USD 82.60 per 24 hours in the Serengeti, USD 70.80 in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area plus USD 295 per vehicle for the crater, and USD 59 in Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Arusha National Park.
Park and conservation fees
Per person per 24 hours, including 18% VAT. Rates are those published by Tanzanian operators for 2026; confirm with TANAPA and NCAA before you travel, as fees can change.
| Fee | Visitor adult (USD) | Child 5–15 (USD) | Expat resident (USD) | Tanzanian / EAC citizen (TZS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serengeti NP | 82.60 (70.80 Apr–May) | 23.60 | 41.30 | 11,800 |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 70.80 | 23.60 | 35.40 | 11,800 |
| Tarangire NP | 59.00 (53.10 Apr–May) | 17.70 | 29.50 | 11,800 |
| Lake Manyara NP | 59.00 (53.10 Apr–May) | 17.70 | 29.50 | 11,800 |
| Arusha NP | 59.00 (53.10 Apr–May) | 17.70 | 29.50 | 11,800 |
| Mikumi NP | 35.40 | 11.80 | 17.70 | 5,900 |
| Nyerere NP | 70.80 | 23.60 | 35.40 | 11,800 |
Crater, concession and camping fees
Concession fees are paid per night when your lodge or camp is inside a park. The crater fee is paid per vehicle.
| Fee | Visitor adult (USD) | Child 5–15 (USD) | Expat resident (USD) | Tanzanian / EAC citizen (TZS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ngorongoro Crater service fee | 295.00 | – | 295.00 | 11,800 |
| Concession fee, Serengeti | 70.80 (59.00 Apr–May) | 12.00 | 70.80 | 35,400 |
| Concession fee, Ngorongoro | 59.00 | 12.00 | 59.00 | 35,400 |
| Concession fee, other parks | 47.20 | 12.00 | 47.20 | 23,600 |
| Public campsite fee | 35.40 | 5.90 | 35.40 | 11,800 |
| Walking safari (park fee) | 23.60 | 11.80 | 23.60 | 5,900 |
| Night game drive | 59.00 | 29.50 | 59.00 | 11,800 |
New in 2026: visitor insurance
From 1 October 2026, foreign visitors to mainland Tanzania must buy a USD 44 travel insurance policy from the National Insurance Corporation (NIC). Read our guide to the USD 44 insurance.
Our safari prices already include all these fees. See them on any safari page or in the price calculator.
Prices come straight from our pricing engine, using 2026 park fees and our current rates. Government fees can change; the price on your written quote is the one that stands.