Serengeti National Park Entrance Fees 2025-2026
Serengeti National Park Entrance Fees 2025-2026
Tanzania is a thriving tour destination in East Africa, famous for a variety of attractions, from the thundering hooves of the Great Migration to the absolute ‘queen’ of peaks, Mount Kilimanjaro. Before setting out on your adventure, though, it’s essential to understand safari costs, especially park fees. In short, these are fees that every visitor pays to access Tanzania’s national parks and game reserves. With safari planning, comes an important aspect: knowing the costs. Park fees are charges that visitors have to pay during their safari. How much are park fees? And how long do they last? Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
How much are Serengeti national park entry fees for 2025/2026?
In Tanzania, the park fee structure may be updated every July. An official document displaying the fees is released by the respective authorities. For national parks, all payments are charged by the Tanzania Parks Authority (TANAPA) and for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) assumes this responsibility, not TANAPA.
Important note
It’s TANAPA’s role to update park fees every year. But there have been no changes in park fees since the 2023/2024 season. That means, they apply to up to date. (July has passed and still changes). Therefore, don’t be surprised if you visit the TANAPA website and find no updated fees. It is worth noting that Focus East Africa Tours will help you with handling park fees and we strive to provide the best and most reliable information out there.
Before we dive in, it’s worth taking a look at some terms. To begin with, the term “expatriate” will appear more frequently. Who is an expatriate? This is a foreign citizen living in Tanzania with a legal work permit or visa. These individuals are sometimes referred to as foreign residents. EA residents are all people living in the East African Community (EAC), implying citizens of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and the DR Congo. Non EA residents refer to all foreign visitors.
A breakdown of Serengeti national park fees. Below are some park fees that you may be charged during your Serengeti safari. All fees displayed in this blog are VAT inclusive (18%). But let’s be clear. We don’t collect taxes and levies. They will be deducted separately. We just included them to give you a summary of the cost of the Serengeti safari.
Serengeti entry fee
| Non-Residents (USD) | Expatriates (USD) | EA Residents | |||
| Peak Season | Low Season | Peak Season | Low Season | ||
| Adult | 83 | 71 | 41 | 35 | 11,800 |
| Children (5-15 years) | 24 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 2,360 |
| Children below 5 | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Camping Fees
Camping is the best option if you want to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Serengeti. During the night, some animals settle while others enter their night shift. You can stay at a public campsite or a special campsite. Public campsites are open to the public—everyone in the Serengeti—but special campsites are reserved for some lodges. Only guests from these lodges are allowed to use the campsite.
- Public campsite
| Non-Residents (USD) | Non-Residents (USD) | EA Residents (TZS) | |
| Adult | 35 | 35 | 11,800 |
| Children (5-15 years) | 6 | 6 | 5,900 |
| Children below 5 | FREE | FREE | FREE |
- Special campsite
| Non-Residents (USD) | Expatriates (USD) | EA Residents (TZS) | |||
| Peak Season | Low Season | Peak Season | Low Season | ||
| Adult | 71 | 59 | 71 | 59 | 11,800 |
| Children (5-15 years) | 6 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 5,900 |
| Children below 5 | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Concession Fees
| Non-Residents (USD) | Expatriates (USD) | EA Residents (TZS) | |||
| Peak Season | Low Season | Peak Season | Low Season | ||
| Adult | 71 | 59 | 71 | 59 | 35,400 |
| Children (5-15 years) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11,800 |
| Children below 5 | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Concession fees are paid upfront, usually after you confirm a booking at the lodge. We can handle the whole process for you. We match you with the best lodge or camp, confirm booking, and pay the concession fee. Some camps include this fee in their prices.
Vehicle Entry Fees
| Tanzania Registered (TZS) | Foreign Registered (USD) | |
| RAV4 | 23,600 | 47 |
| Land Cruiser | 41,300 | 177 |
In most cases, vehicles operating in the Serengeti are Tanzania-registered. Foreign-registered vehicles are regulated and restricted. So, if you’re going for a self-drive safari, you better hire a Tanzania-registered vehicle.
Ranger Fee
| Category | Non-Residents (USD) | Expatriates (USD) | EA Residents (TZS) |
| Ranger fee | 24 | 24 | 5,900 |
| Walking safari (1-4 hours) | 24 | 24 | 5,900 |
A ranger fee applies when you book a walking safari. This fee also applies if you’re staying on a public campsite where security is highly needed for a safe overnight stay.
Important considerations : Serengeti National Park Entrance Fees 2025-2026
- It’s a requirement for children under five to be accompanied by their parents or guardians.
- Entrance fees (or conservation fees) are valid for 24 hours. That means guests staying within the park will have to pay after 24 hours.
- For vehicle entry fees, multiple entries are allowed throughout the day. However, some entry gates like Ndabaka and Klein’s Gate do not allow entry after 16h00.
- All visitors are required to produce travel documents like a valid passport, visa, or national ID for East African residents.
- You can pay for all park fees at the park’s entrance with credit card. Cash isn’t accepted.
Wildebeests in Serengeti National Park - Park fees once paid are nonrefundable.
How much does a Serengeti safari cost?
That question is still hard to answer. But with the knowledge of park fees, we can at least compute the estimated cost. If you plan to spend one day in the Serengeti, then you’re obliged to pay $154 for concession and entrance fees. So, the cost of a Serengeti safari can be rounded to $650 per day, including game drives, meals, and serengeti national park fees. Extra charges apply if you embark on other activities, such as walking safaris, balloon safaris, etc. If that price is too high for you, we suggest you share it with a friend or colleague.
Back conservation efforts.
For every dollar you pay as a park fee, you’re supporting authorities and stakeholders to protect nature in this wonderful park. Ready to explore the Serengeti? Head out for migration or Big Five safari.
