Entrance fees to Serengeti National Park are determined by the residency status of the visiting tourist. There are three fee tiers, as well as Peak and Low Season rates, which apply to East Africa Citizens, Residents, and Non-Residents. East Africa Citizens include Tanzanian Citizens with a valid National ID or Tanzanian Passports, as well as citizens of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan with valid Passports. The Serengeti National Park entrance fees are categorized and vary based on several factors, including seasonality (low and high seasons), age groups (ages above 16 are taxed differently than those under 16), and geographical location (East Africans are charged differently from non-East Africans).
Park Entry Fees to Serengeti National Park for Non-Residents:
- Peak Season (16th May – 14th March): USD 70 per adult per 24 hours
- Low Season (15th March – 15th May): USD 60 per adult per 24 hours
- Children aged 5 years up to 15 years: USD 20 per 24 hours during Peak or Low season
In addition to the Park Fees, there is a Concession Fee that applies to tourists staying at any Camp, Lodge, or Hotel located inside Serengeti National Park.
Concession Fees for foreign tourists staying in Serengeti:
- Peak Season (July to September): USD 60 per adult per 24 hours and USD 10 per child (5 years to 15 years) per 24 hours.
- Low Season (October to June): USD 50 per adult per 24 hours and USD 10 per child (5 years to 15 years) per 24 hours.
Payment in Cash in US Dollars or Tanzanian Shillings is accepted at the entry gates, and cashless modes like Visa and Mastercard are typically accepted. Nationals of other East African Community member states must produce their passport at the entry gate to qualify for the East Africa rates.
Well-known Lodges and Camps within Serengeti National Park include Naabi Private Camp, Namiri Plains Camp, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Asanja Africa, Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge, and Ngorongoro Wild Camp, among others.
East Africa Resident rates apply to residents of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan. Visitors need to present their National ID (for Tanzanian citizens) or a Passport displaying Work permits or appropriate Visas to prove resident status upon entering the reserve. Visitors without a valid passport are required to pay the non-resident rates.
If you are planning a safari to Serengeti National Park, make sure to consider the entry fees and other associated charges in your planning.
