Official TANAPA rates
Nyerere National Park entry fees
All fees below are VAT-exclusive. TANAPA adds 18% on top, so a $70 conservation fee is $82.60 at the gate.
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This is Tanzania's premium tier: $70 plus 18% VAT, so $82.60 per person per day, with a $47.20 vehicle fee and $35.40 camping. A reduced low-season fee applies from mid-March to mid-May. Cashless gates; prepare payment before you arrive.
Conservation fee (per person, per 24 hours)
| Non-East African visitor, 16+ | $70 | $82.60 including VAT; Nyerere sits in a higher band than Ruaha |
|---|---|---|
| Non-East African child, 5 to 15 | $20 | under 5 free |
| Low season, 15 March to 15 May | Reduced | Nyerere is one of the few parks with a low-season discount |
| East African citizen, 16+ | TSh 10,000 | |
| Expatriate or Tanzanian resident, 16+ | $35 |
Permits are multiple-entry: a day permit covers twelve daylight hours, a sleep-over permit twenty-four.
Updated 26 July 2026
Vehicle entry (per day)
| Up to 2,000 kg, foreign registered | $40 | Tanzanian registered: TSh 20,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 2,001 to 3,000 kg, foreign registered | $150 | |
| Open-sided vehicle | +50% |
Updated 26 July 2026
Camping and accommodation
| Public campsite, 16+ | $30 | per person per night |
|---|---|---|
| Special campsite, 16+ | $50 | book ahead |
| Hotel concession fee, lodge inside the park | $30 | added to your lodge rate per night |
Updated 26 July 2026
Activities
| Boat safari on the Rufiji | $20 | the park's signature activity |
|---|---|---|
| Walking safari, 1 to 4 hours | $20 | armed ranger mandatory |
| Walking safari, over 4 hours | $25 | |
| Ranger or guide fee | $20 | per group per day |
| Fly camping | $50 | per person per night, book ahead |
Updated 26 July 2026
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