Serengeti Park Entry Fees (2025–2026)
- Park Entrance Fees (Per Person, Per Day)
These are valid for a 24-hour period and vary based on season and residency:
| Visitor Type | Peak Season (May 16–Mar 14) | Low Season (Mar 15–May 15) |
| Non-Residents (Foreign) | USD 70 adult / USD 20 child | USD 60 adult / USD 20 child |
| Residents / Expatriates | USD 35 adult / USD 10 child | USD 35 adult / USD 10 child |
| East African Citizens | TZS 10,000 adult / TZS 2,000 child | Same rates |
| Children under 5 years | Free across all categories and seasons |
All fees are subject to 18% VAT.
Example (Foreign adult, peak season):
USD 70 + 18% VAT = USD 82.60 per person per day.
- Concession Fees (Staying Inside the Park)
If you’re staying at a lodge or camp inside Serengeti, you’ll also pay a nightly concession fee:
| Visitor Type | Peak Season (Jul–Sep) | Low Season (Oct–Jun) |
| Non-Residents (Foreign) | USD 60 adult / USD 10 child | USD 50 adult / USD 10 child |
| Residents / Expatriates | USD 60 adult / USD 10 child | USD 60 adult / USD 10 child |
| East African Citizens | TZS 30,000 adult / TZS 10,000 child | Same rates |
| Under 5s | Free across all categories |
- Other Fees (Camping, Vehicles, Activities)
- Camping Fees (per adult per night):
- Public campsites: USD 30
- Private campsites: USD 50
- Vehicle Entry Fees (Tanzanian Shillings):
- Up to 6 seats: TZS 10,000
- Up to 12 seats: TZS 20,000
- 13–24 seats: TZS 30,000
- Larger vehicles/trucks: Up to TZS 50,000
- Hot Air Balloon Landing Fee:
- USD 50 per adult, USD 20 per child
Sample Cost Breakdown (Foreign Adult, Peak Season, Staying in Park)
- Park Entrance: USD 70
- Concession Fee: USD 60
- VAT (18%) on combined $130: USD 23.40
- Total per adult / per night: USD 153.40
Another source confirms a similar calculation: USD 83 (park) + USD 60 (concession) = USD 143 + 18% VAT → approx. USD 168
Final Takeaway: Cost Snapshot
- Foreign adult (peak season, entering and staying inside park):
USD 153–168 per person per day, inclusive of VAT and concession. - Holy group or travel packages? Expect to pay hundreds to over a thousand dollars per day, depending on accommodation standards, logistics, and inclusions—well above baseline entry costs.
Tips for Visitors (Especially from Uganda)
Since you’re based in Uganda (an East African Community country), you’re eligible for EAC citizen rates:
- Only pay TZS 10,000 per adult per day, with children (5–15): TZS 2,000, and under 5s free.
This makes Serengeti far more affordable for East African citizens compared to foreign tourist rates. Contact Us for exciting and affordable rates to visit Serengeti National Park