Serengeti National Park Entrance Fee ( Jully 2021 to June 2022 )

Serengeti National Park Entrance Fee ( Jully 2021 to June 2022 ) : The Serengeti National Park, home to the world’s biggest concentration of mammals and wild species, is found on the African continent, specifically in the Tanzanian country of East Africa. It is one of the most iconic national parks in Tanzania and Africa, known for a variety of notable tourist attractions, including the world’s oldest ecosystem, the world’s largest populations of predators such as lions and cheetah, and the world’s largest wildebeest migration, which takes place in the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara in Kenya. Serengeti National Park, being Africa’s and the world’s most famous park, has attracted a large number of people from both outside and inside Africa, and is Tanzania’s most lucrative tourist destination.

Because of what it has, the Serengeti national park safari/tour can be considered a luxury safari; however, depending on how you want to plan your vacation, the Serengeti national park is a budget, mid-range, or luxury safari destination. The park is managed by the Tanzania National Park Authority, which is also in charge of the park’s costs. The majority of individuals desire to visit the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, but many are unsure how much it will cost.

Because the budget is always viewed as the first, main, and crucial item to consider when arranging a visit to any tourist location, the first thing to know and consider while planning your trip to the Serengeti national park is the entrance fees and other expenditures. Serengeti entrance fees are one of the costs to be aware of and factor into your budget, but there are many additional prices to be aware of and factor into your budget while planning your trip to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.

The Serengeti national park entrance fees/ costs are divided and vary depending on many factors, such as seasonality (low and high season), age group (ages above 16 are taxed differently than those under 16), and geographical location (east Africans are charged differently than non-east Africans). Apart from the entrance fees, you need to be aware of various expenditures and levies in order to calculate your overall Serengeti safari budget. Apart from entrance fees, other aspects or elements that can be charged in the Serengeti National Park include camping fees (for those who stays on campsites rather than in lodges), tourism activities (other than the game drive, which is charged at the same rate as the entrance fees), concession fees (for those who plan to spend the night in one of the park’s lodges), and so on.

Serengeti National Park Entrance Fee ( Jully 2021 to June 2022 ) — Serengeti Tours

THE ENTRANCE FEES

When organizing a safari to the Serengeti national park, this is the first cost to consider. Entrance fees are also referred to as “conservation fees” because they are primarily used to protect the park from damage, such as controlling exotic species that may appear within the park. Depending on the tourism season, conservation fees and entrance fees are allocated and paid in different ways.

THE ENTRANCE FEES DURING THE HIGH SEASON

Non-East Africa citizens

Above 16 years old, the conservation fee is $70 per person per day.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the conservation fee is $20 per person per day.
Under the age of 5, the conservation fee is free, Serengeti National Park Entrance Fee ( Jully 2021 to June 2022 ) .

East African citizens

Above the age of 16, the conservation fee is Tanzania Shillings 10,000 per person per day.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the conservation fee is 2000 Tanzania shillings per person per day.
Under the age of 5, the conservation fee is free.

Residents and expatriates

Above the age of 16, conservation fees are $35.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the conservation fee is $10.
Below, five years of free.

THE ENTRANCE FEES DURING THE LOW SEASON

Non-East Africa citizens

Above 16 years old, the conservation fee is $60 per person per day.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the conservation fee is $20 per person per day.
Under the age of 5, the conservation fee is free.

East Africa citizens

Above the age of 16, the conservation fee is Tanzania Shillings 10,000 per person per day.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the conservation fee is 2000 Tanzania shillings per person per day.
Under the age of 5, the conservation fee is free.

Residents and expatriates

Above the age of 16, conservation fees are $30.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the conservation fee is $10.

Simply add 18% Tanzania VAT to the total cost of Serengeti National Park entrance fees to get the total cost of Serengeti National Park entrance fees. Apart from the entrance fees, other key fees or cost expenses to be aware of include concessions fees, camping fees, and park tourism activity fees (excluding game drives).

CONCESSION FEES

It is not essential to pay because it is determined by where you will spend the night. The concession fees are paid by visitors who need to spend the night in the park’s lodgings, including lodges and motels. Remember to factor in the 18% Tanzania VAT when calculating the entire cost. The Serengeti National Park’s concession costs are separated into two levels based on the tourism seasonality, just like the entrance prices (low and high season).

THE CONCESSION FEES DURING THE HIGH SEASON

Non-East Africa citizens

Above 16 years old, the concession fee is $60 per person per night.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the concession fee is $10 per person per night.
Under the age of 5, the concession fee is free.

East Africa citizens

Above the age of 16, the concession fee is Tanzania Shillings 30,000 per person per night.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the concession fee is 10,000 Tanzania shillings per person per night.
Under the age of 5, the conservation fee is free.

Residents and expatriates

Above the age of 16, concession fees are US $60.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the concession fee is US $10.
Below, five years of free.

THE CONCESSION FEES DURING THE LOW SEASON

Non-East Africa citizens

Above 16 years old, the concession fee is $50 per person per night.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the concession fee is US $10 per person per night.
Under the age of 5, the concession fee is free, Serengeti National Park Entrance Fee ( Jully 2021 to June 2022 ) .

East Africa citizens

Above the age of 16, the concession fee is Tanzania Shillings 30,000 per person per night.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the concession fee is 10,000 Tanzania shillings per person per night.
Under the age of 5, the concession fee is free.

Residents and expatriates

Above the age of 16, concession fees are US $50.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the concession fee is US $10.

THE CAMPING FEES

This is another crucial price to be aware of, particularly for those planning to spend their nights in the Serengeti national park‘s campgrounds rather than the lodges. They are also charged per person per night of camping, and they are likewise priced variably depending on the tourist season.

PUBLIC CAMPSITES

Non-East Africa citizens

Above 16 years old, camping fees are $30 per person per night.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, camping fees are $5 per person per night.
Under the age of 5, the camping fee is free.

East Africa citizens

Above the age of 16, camping fees are Tanzania shillings 5000 per person per night.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the camping fee is 2500 Tanzania shillings per person per night.
Under the age of 5, the camping fee is free.

Residents and expatriates

Above the age of 16, camping fees are $30 per person per night.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the camping fee is $5 per person per night.
Below five years, camping is free.

SPECIAL AND SEASONAL CAMPSITE FEE IN HIGH SEASON.

Non-East Africa citizens

Above 16 years old, special campsite fees are $60, while seasonal campsites are also $60 per person per night.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, special campsite fees are US $5 per person per night, while seasonal campsites are US $10 per person per night.
Under the age of 5, the camping fee is free.

East African Citizens

Above the age of 16, special campsite fees are Tanzania shillings 10,000 while seasonal campsites are 15,000 per person per night.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the special campsite fee is 5000 TZS per person per night, while seasonal campsites are 7500 TZS per person per night.
Under the age of 5, the camping fee is free.

Residents and expatriates

Above the age of 16, both seasonal and special campsite fees are $60 per person per night.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the special campsite fee is $5, while the seasonal campsite is $10 per person per night.
Below five years, camping is free.

SPECIAL AND SEASONAL CAMPSITE FEES IN LOW SEASON

Non-East Africa citizens

Above 16 years old, special campsite fees are $50, while seasonal campsites are also $50 per person per night.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, special campsite fees are $10, while seasonal campsites are also $10 per person per night.
Under the age of 5, the camping fee is free.

East African citizens

Above the age of 16, special campsite fees are Tanzania shillings 10,000 while seasonal campsites are 15,000 per person per night.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the special campsite fee is 5000 TZS per person per night, while seasonal campsites are 7500 TZS per person per night.
Under the age of 5, the camping fee is free.

Residents and expatriates

Above the age of 16, both seasonal and special campsite fees are $50 per person per night.
Between the ages of 5 and 15, the special campsite fee is $10, while the seasonal campsite is also $10 per person per night.
Below five years, camping is free.

NOTE, these are some of the most significant and important prices and fees to be aware of when visiting Serengeti National Park. The other category that has remained is tourism activities, because aside from the game drive, which is included after paying the entrance fees, additional activities like walking safaris, hot air balloon safaris, and so on must be paid for individually. To know more about all of the costs and to organize your visit to the Serengeti National Park, it is better to contact your tour operator (Focus East Africa Tours) so that you can know about the actual and true cost of your safari.

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