Serengeti National Park Fees 2021-2022
Serengeti National Park Fees 2021-2022: Serengeti national park is an excellent Tanzania wildlife destination and a world Heritage Site teeming with wildlife recorded to be over 2 million including 4000 lions, leopards, 550 cheetah and over 500 bird species. Serengeti national park covering an area of 14,750 square kilometers is located in the northern region of Tanzania stretching to Tanzania – Kenya border.
Serengeti national park is an adventurous Tanzania safari destination to visit for activities like game viewing bird watching, witnessing the annual wildebeest migration, hot air balloon safari, nature walks among others.
Serengeti national park is under the administration of the TANAPA (Tanzania National parks Authority) which is responsible for drafting fees and tariffs paid in the park, below are the Serengeti park fees from 2021 – 2022.
Conservations fees per person
| PEAK SEASON | LOW SEASON | |||||
| E.A
(Tshs) |
Non E.A
Citizen (US $) |
Expatriates/
Residents (US$) |
E.A
(Tshs) |
Non E.A
Citizen (US $) |
Expatriates/
Residents (US$) |
|
| of or above the age of 16 years | 10,000 | 70 | 35 | 10,000 | 60 | 30 |
| Between the age of 5 and 15 years | 2,000 | 20 | 10 | 2,000 | 20 | 10 |
| Children below the age of 5 years | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Camping fees
- Public campsite
| JULY – JUNE | ||||
| E.A
(Tshs) |
Non E.A
Citizen (US $) |
Expatriates/
Residents (US$) |
||
| of or above the age of 16 years | 5,000 | 30 | 30 | |
| Between the age of 5 and 15 years | 2,500 | 5 | 5 | |
| Children below the age of 5 years | Free | Free | Free | |
- Private (special) campsite
| PEAK SEASON (July – September) | LOW SEASON (October – June) | |||||
| E.A
(Tshs) |
Non E.A
Citizen (US $) |
Expatriates/
Residents (US$) |
E.A
(Tshs) |
Non E.A
Citizen (US $) |
Expatriates/
Residents (US$) |
|
| of or above the age of 16 years | 10,000 | 60 | 60 | 10,000 | 50 | 50 |
| Between the age of 5 and 15 years | 5,000 | 5 | 5 | 5,000 | 10 | 10 |
| Children below the age of 5 years | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
- Seasonal campsite
| PEAK SEASON (July – September) | LOW SEASON (October – June) | |||||
| E.A
(Tshs) |
Non E.A
Citizen (US $) |
Expatriates/
Residents (US$) |
E.A
(Tshs) |
Non E.A
Citizen (US $) |
Expatriates/
Residents (US$) |
|
| of or above the age of 16 years | 15,000 | 60 | 60 | 15,000 | 50 | 50 |
| Between the age of 5 and 15 years | 7,500 | 10 | 10 | 7,500 | 10 | 10 |
| Children below the age of 5 years | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Walking safaris
| July – June | |||
| E.A
(Tshs) |
Non E.A
Citizen (US $) |
Expatriates/
Residents (US$) |
|
| Short Walks (1 to 4 hours) for adults | 5,000 | 20 | 20 |
| Short Walks for children of or above 12 years | 2,500 | 10 | 10 |
| Long walks (above 4 hours) for adults | 10,000 | 25 | 25 |
| Long Walks for children of or above 12 years | 5,000 | 15 | 15 |
Park accommodation facilities
| June – July | ||||
| E.A
(Tshs) |
Non E.A
Citizen (US $) |
Expatriates/
Residents (US$) |
||
| Hostels | 5,000 | 10 | 10 | |
| Rest House | 20,000 | 30 | 30 | |
| Children below the age of 5 years | Free | Free | Free | |
Hotel concession Fees
| PEAK SEASON (July – September) | LOW SEASON (October – June) | |||||
| E.A
(Tshs) |
Non E.A
Citizen (US $) |
Expatriates/
Residents (US$) |
E.A
(Tshs) |
Non E.A
Citizen (US $) |
Expatriates/
Residents (US$) |
|
| Per person per night for adults (16 years and above) | 30,000 | 60 | 60 | 30,000 | 50 | 50 |
| Per person per night for children (5-15 years) | 10,000 | 10 | 10 | 10,000 | 10 | 10 |
Video shooting fees
| June – July | ||||
| E.A
(Tshs) |
Non E.A
Citizen (US $) |
Expatriates/
Residents (US$) |
||
| To Serengeti national park | 10,000 | 100 | 100 | |
| TANAPA HEADQUARTERS | 10,000 | 50 | 50 | |
Note: These fees are charged per group of 2-20 people and payable on top of conservation fee per day. Only tourists recording their own art (Music or Movies) are charged these fees.
Bush Meal per person
| June – July | |||
| E.A
(Tshs) |
Non E.A
Citizen (US $) |
Expatriates/
Residents (US$) |
|
| 5,000 | 5 | 5 | |
Special Rhino viewing
| June – July | |||
| E.A
(Tshs) |
Non E.A
Citizen (US $) |
Expatriates/
Residents (US$) |
|
| 10,000 | 100 | 100 | |
Vehicle and aircraft fees
| Weight in kilograms | Tanzania &
EAC residents |
Foreign registered |
| Tare weight up to 2000kgs | 20,000 | 40 |
| Tare weight between 2001 – 3000 kgs | 35,000 | 150 |
| Tare weight between 3001 -7000 kgs | 60,000 | 200 |
| Tare weight between 7001 -10,000 kgs | 150,000 | 300 |
| Tare weight above 10 tons | 300,000 | 500 |
| Open vehicles are charged 50% extra of the normal vehicle fee | ||
Vehicle fines
| Fine for vehicles causing accident | Tshs 200,000 |
| Fine for over speeding | Tshs 50,000 |
Fees for Tanzania registered (Non-commercial vehicles/ Trailers and Aircrafts) stationed in the park per year.
| Weight in kilograms | Fees Tshs | |
| Tare weight up to 2000kgs | 50,000 | |
| Tare weight between 2001 – 3000 kgs | 100,000 | |
| Tare weight between 7001 kgs – 10000 kgs | 200,000 | |
| Tractor trailers and boats | 50,000 | |
| Aircraft | 200,000 | |
Aircraft landing fees
| Foreign Aircrafts | Local Aircrafts (Tshs) | |||
| Private | Commercial | Private | Commercial | |
| Up to 4 seaters | 50 | 120 | 10,000 | 15,000 |
| 5 -12 seaters | 120 | 170 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Over 13 seaters | 170 | 320 | – | – |
| 13 – 20 seaters | – | – | 20,000 | 35,000 |
| Over 20 seaters | – | – | 50,000 | 60,000 |
Airstrip charge payable per person landing but accommodated outside the park
| Category | Fees payable per person per landing |
| EA Citizen (Tshs) | 10,000 |
| Non-EA Citizen and Expatriates/Resident living in Tanzania (US$) | 10 |
Filming Fees
US$ 300
Note: these fees are applicable to each per person per day and covers entrance, camping and filming
Crew fees
Crew fees in Serengeti national park include
| Conservation fee | Tshs 1,000 |
| Camping fees | Tshs 2,000 |
Note: identity card is required
Student Fees on organized groups
| Category | Fees (Tshs) |
| Conservation fee for primary, secondary and High school students | 2,000 |
| Conservation fee for colleges and university students | 5,000 |
| Camping fees for primarily, secondary and high school students | 2,000 |
| Camping fees for college and university students | 3,000 |
| Huts and hostels for the students | 5,000 |
Annual director’s pass fees
US$ 100
Note: requires prior authorization from the Conservation Commissioner
Hot air balloon safari
US$ 50
Important points to note
- Conservation and Vehicle fees in Serengeti national park are for multiple entry
- Fees once paid is non-refundable
- Proof of identification mandatory at any entry gate of Serengeti national park
- All charges are VAT (18%) exclusive
- Expatriates/residents and their dependents living in Tanzania must have either of the following documents: residents permit Class A,B or C, exemption certificate, temporary pass attached with Government receipt plus acknowledgement letter and Diplomatic passport or ID
- EAC citizen are national of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan with valid national IDs of their respective countries. Nationals of other EAC member states must produce their passport at entry gate of Serengeti national park.
- Holders of Directors Pass/Camp Manager are not allowed to be accompanied by visitors during their visit in Serengeti national park.
- Concession fees are paid upfront.
- EAC private vehicles are strictly prohibited to conduct any tourism business in the park
- For video shooting in Serengeti national park consult Park Management for guidance
