Parks payment costs explained: explore amazing East Africa with clear $70+ fees for Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and more.
🧾 Kilimanjaro park fees per person – detailed (incl. 18% VAT)
| Route & days | Conservation fee | Camping / hut fee | Rescue fee | Subtotal | VAT 18% | Total incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marangu 5D | $70×5 = $350 | $60×4 = $240 | $20 | $610 | $109.8 | ≈ $719.8 |
| Marangu 6D | $70×6 = $420 | $60×5 = $300 | $20 | $740 | $133.2 | ≈ $873.2 |
| Machame 6D | $70×6 = $420 | $50×5 = $250 | $20 | $690 | $124.2 | ≈ $814.2 |
| Machame 7D | $70×7 = $490 | $50×6 = $300 | $20 | $810 | $145.8 | ≈ $955.8 |
| Umbwe 6D | $70×6 = $420 | $50×5 = $250 | $20 | $690 | $124.2 | ≈ $814.2 |
| Rongai 6D | $70×6 = $420 | $50×5 = $250 | $20 | $690 | $124.2 | ≈ $814.2 |
| Rongai 7D | $70×7 = $490 | $50×6 = $300 | $20 | $810 | $145.8 | ≈ $955.8 |
| Lemosho 7D | $70×7 = $490 | $50×6 = $300 | $20 | $810 | $145.8 | ≈ $955.8 |
| Lemosho 8D | $70×8 = $560 | $50×7 = $350 | $20 | $930 | $167.4 | ≈ $1,097.4 |
National Park Fees in Tanzania (with VAT) 🦓🗺️
Tarangire National Park 🐘
| Item | Fee (USD) | VAT 18% | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entry fee (per adult, per day) | $50 | $9 | ≈ $59 |
➡️ Approx. $70 per person, per day
Lake Manyara National Park 🦁
| Item | Fee (USD) | VAT 18% | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entry fee (per adult, per day) | $50 | $9 | ≈ $59 |
➡️ Approx. $70 per person, per day
Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Crater 🌋
| Item | Fee (USD) | VAT 18% | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation fee (per adult, per day) | $59 | $10.62 | ≈ $69.60 |
| Crater service fee (per vehicle, per entry) | $295 | $53.10 | ≈ $348.10 |
✅ Note: Crater fee is per vehicle, not per person.
To calculate per person cost, divide by group size:
- 2 people: $348 ÷ 2 = $174 per person
- 3 people: $348 ÷ 3 = $116 per person
Serengeti National Park 🦓
| Item | Fee (USD) | VAT 18% | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entry fee (per adult, per day) | $70 | $12.74 | ≈ $83.50 |
➡️ Approx. $83–84 per person, per day
Transit through Ngorongoro to Serengeti 🛣️
| Item | Fee (USD) | VAT 18% | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngorongoro Conservation fee (per adult, per day) | $50 | $9 | ≈ $59 |
| Transit fee (per vehicle, per crossing) | $50 | $9 | ≈ $59 |
✅ Note: Transit fee is per vehicle — divide by group size for per person cost.
✅ Quick Summary (with VAT included):
| Park / Area | Type | Approx. Cost Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Tarangire NP | Park fee per day | ≈ $60 |
| Lake Manyara NP | Park fee per day | ≈ $60 |
| Ngorongoro | Conservation fee per day | ≈ $83 |
| Ngorongoro | Crater service fee (shared by group) | ≈ $116–$174 |
| Serengeti NP | Park fee per day | ≈ $83 |
| Transit (through NCA) | Vehicle fee / shared | ≈ $69.60 ÷ number of people |