Serengeti National Park fee cost

Serengeti Park fee cost : Entrance fees to Serengeti National Park is based on the residency status of the tourist visiting the park. There are three park fee tiers in addition to Peak and Low Season rates. East Africa Citizens, Residents and Non – Residents ( Foreign Tourists). East Africa Citizens refers to Tanzania Citizens with a valid National ID or Tanzanian Passports as well as citizens of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan in possesion of valid Passports. Residents refer to persons of any nationality residing in Tanzania with valid documentation from the Tanzanian government while the last category, “Non Residents” or “Foreign Tourists” refers to foreign visitors who do not reside in Tanzania.

The Park Entry Fees to Serengeti National Park for Non-Residents ( Foreign Tourists) is USD 70 per adult per 24 hours during Peak season (16th May – 14th March) and USD 60 per adult per 24 hours during Low season (15th March – 15th May). Children ages 5 years upto 15 years pay USD 20 per 24 hours during Peak or Low season. Please note these rates are subject to 18% VAT.

Children under the age of 5 years are allowed entry free of cost.

Park fee for Expatriates or Residents of Tanzania are listed in the table below along as is Park entry fees for Citizens of Tanzania and other East African countries. Apart from the Park Fees there is also Concession Fees which is applicable for tourists staying at any Camp, Lodge or Hotel located inside Serengeti National Park. During Peak season ( July to September), the hotel concession fee for foreign tourists staying in Serengeti is USD 60 per adult per 24 hours and USD 10 per child ( 5 years to 15 years) per 24 hours. During Low season ( October to June ), the hotel concession fee for foreign tourists staying in Serengeti is USD 50 per adult per 24 hours and remains USD 10 per child ( 5 years to 15 years) per 24 hours. 18% VAT is applicable on all of these rates above.

In summary and just as an example, a foreign tourist or visitor staying at a hotel ( Lodge or Camp) inside Serengeti National Park during Peak season would pay USD 70 (park fee) + USD 60 (Concession Fee) + 18% VAT = USD 153.40 per adult per 24 hours.

In case you are wondering how much it costs to go to Serengeti National Park for a tour, most Serengeti National Park Safari packages already include the entry fee for tourists so do confirm with your tour operator. Fly~In Safaris are the exception as the fee is usually payable upon landing. Note all information and fees listed here is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed for accuracy with the respective Tanzania National Park (TANAPA) authorities.

How to Pay / Mode of Payment : Payment in Cash US Dollars or Tanzania Shillings is accepted at the entry gates. Cashless modes are also typically accepted and you can pay via Visa & Mastercard. Nationals of other East Africa Countries member states must produce their passport at entry gate to avail the cheaper E.A rates.