Tarangire park fees at a glance
The fee system has several parts. The conservation fee is paid per person. A vehicle fee applies to the car you drive in with. Guides, walks, night drives, balloon flights and camping have their own charges. Children under 5 enter free, and children from 5 to 15 pay a child rate.
Treat every figure on this page as a guide, because amounts change from season to season. The 2023/24 tariff covers 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024, and the amounts set for the 2026/27 season follow further down. Confirm the current amount before you book, and ask whether your safari price already includes park fees.
Tarangire National Park fees: the 2023/24 tariff
Conservation fee per person and day, in US dollars unless marked TZS, before 18 percent VAT.
| Visitor group | Main season | Low season |
|---|---|---|
| Non-EAC adult, 16 and over | $50 | $45 |
| Non-EAC child, 5 to 15 | $15 | $15 |
| Expatriate or Tanzania resident, 16 and over | $25 | $22.50 |
| Expatriate or Tanzania resident, 5 to 15 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| East African Community citizen, 16 and over | TZS 10,000 | TZS 10,000 |
| East African Community citizen, 5 to 15 | TZS 2,000 | TZS 2,000 |
| Under 5, all groups | Free | Free |
Non-EAC means visitors who are not citizens of an East African Community member state. The main season runs from 16 May to 14 March, the low season from 15 March to 15 May. The resident rate needs a residence or work permit. East African Community citizens show a passport or ID. School and college groups can ask for a group reduction in advance.
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Amounts set for the 2026/27 season
Valid from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, in TZS including tax.
| Visitor group | Amount (TZS) |
|---|---|
| Non-resident adult | 127,750 |
| Child aged 5 to 15 | 38,325 |
| Expatriate, adult | 63,875 |
| East African Community citizen, adult | 10,000 |
The adult rate applies from 16 May to 14 March, and there is no separate low-season amount. In US dollars the adult fee is $50 (2023/24 tariff) or $70, depending on the rate TANAPA applies; check the current amount before you book. Under the $70 rate a child pays $20 and an East African resident TZS 20,000. Ask your operator which rate it uses. The 2026/27 amounts include tax, whereas the 2023/24 tariff shows amounts before 18 percent VAT.
Vehicle, guide, activity and camping fees
Amounts from the 2023/24 tariff, before tax. Confirm them before you book.
| Item | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle up to 2,000 kg, Tanzanian or non-commercial EAC registration | TZS 20,000 | Vehicle |
| Vehicle up to 2,000 kg, commercial EAC or foreign registration | $40 | Vehicle |
| Vehicle 2,001 to 3,000 kg | TZS 35,000 / $150 | Vehicle, by registration |
| Open vehicles | 50 percent extra | On the vehicle fee |
| Guide service | $20 / TZS 5,000 | Per group and day |
| Night game drive, adult / child 5 to 15 | $50 / $25 | Per person |
| Short walk (1 to 4 hours), adult | $20 / TZS 5,000 | Per person |
| Long walk (over 4 hours), adult | $25 / TZS 10,000 | Per person |
| Balloon flight fee | $40 | Per person and flight, not the flight price |
| Public campsite, adult / child 5 to 15 | $30 / $5 | Per person and night |
| Special campsite, adult | $60 July to September, $50 October to June | Per person and night, book ahead |
Where a dollar and a shilling amount appear together for guides and walks, the dollar amount is for non-EAC visitors and the shilling amount for East African Community citizens. Children from 12 pay less for walks: $10 for a short walk and $15 for a long one. Rest houses, cottages and the park hostel have their own rates; see lodges and camps. For most visitors, the practical advice is to ask for an itemised quote that lists entry, vehicle, guide and camping separately.
How to pay
The ways park fees can be settled.
At the gate
Visa and Mastercard cards are accepted at the gate. Mobile money is another method. Confirm what your gate takes before you travel.
Through an operator
Tour operators can pay by bank transfer. With a package, the operator normally settles the fees for you.
Online
An online reservation exists, and GePG is the government payment platform. No flat online service fee is added.
Fees on a multi-park trip
Each area charges its own fees. Ngorongoro has its own authority and tariff, see the Ngorongoro fees guide. A trip through several areas therefore has several fee lines. A camping route example includes national park fees in the package but leaves out later fee increases.
3 day safari →The park is open all year and the gates close at 6 p.m. The conservation fee covers 24 hours from entry under the current rules, while the 2023/24 tariff described a day permit of 12 daylight hours and a 24-hour overnight permit. Ask which one applies to your plan. For total trip budgets see safari cost, and for a booked trip start with Tarangire safari.
Tarangire park fees: frequently asked questions
How much is the Tarangire entrance fee?
For a non-EAC adult it is $50 per day (2023/24 tariff, main season, before VAT) or $70, depending on the rate TANAPA applies; check the current amount before you book. The amount set for 2026/27 is TZS 127,750 including tax.
Are children free?
Children under 5 enter free. Children from 5 to 15 pay a child rate, which was $15 in the 2023/24 tariff and TZS 38,325 for 2026/27.
Is VAT included?
The 2023/24 tariff shows amounts before 18 percent VAT. Tax is included where it applies, and the 2026/27 amounts above include it. Ask if a quote includes VAT.
Can I pay by card at the gate?
Visa and Mastercard are accepted at the gate, and mobile money is another method. Confirm the accepted methods with your operator. Operators can also pay by bank transfer.
Does one ticket cover Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro?
No. Each area charges its own fees, and Ngorongoro uses a separate authority.
Is this site the park authority?
No. This is an independent guide. It does not collect fees and is not run by TANAPA or any operator.