Ngorongoro Crater Fees

Ngorongoro Crater fees are the various fares paid by travellers and all visitors who do visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area to engage in different activities in Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most visited Tanzania safari destinations in the northern safari circuit of Tanzania.

The northern safari circuit of Tanzania is the most visited region of Tanzania, with the prime safari destinations of Tanzania including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Arusha National Park, as well as the beautiful and amazing Mount Kilimanjaro, which is the highest free-standing mountain on the African continent.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is most famous for the Ngorongoro Crater, which is the largest inactive caldera in the world, inhabited by a variety of animals, including the African big five which are the most sought-after animals to be seen while on a Tanzania safari tour, as well as breathtaking scenery, especially while at the crater rim.

There are a number of Ngorongoro Crater fees to be paid by travelers who do access the area, such as the Ngorongoro Crater entrance fees and the various Ngorongoro Crater fees for the various activities in Ngorongoro Crater.

The various Ngorongoro Crater fees for 2026 are charged according to different categories, including age as well as resident status, with foreign non-residents paying much more than the nationals or the East African citizens, as well as more than the foreign residents referred to as expatriates living in Tanzania.

Expatriates are the persons living or working in Tanzania with valid immigration status, including their spouses and children.

The various Ngorongoro Crater fees for 2026 are charged in USD, as well as Tanzanian shillings, with both currencies being acceptable during payment. To pay one’s various Ngorongoro Crater fees in 2026, say the Ngorongoro Crater entry fees in 2026, one ought to do so by paying using credit or debit cards or paying at the bank.

Travellers should note that permits once issued are valid for one entry within 24 hours; beyond that, travellers are subject to paying for an extra day. The various  fees to be shared below are exclusive of the 18% government tax, and rates are subject to change without prior notice, with all rights being given to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA), which is the body mandated to protect and conserve the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Ngorongoro Crater Entry Fees 2026

For one to be allowed to access the conservation area, one ought to pay Ngorongoro Crater entrance fees, as below:

• Adults of the age of 16 and above: Tanzanian and East African Citizens pay 11800 Tsh, and Expatriates pay USD, while Foreign Non-residents pay USD, all per person per day.
• Children aged 5 to 16 years: Tanzanian citizens as well as East African citizens pay 2360 Tsh, Expatriates or foreign residents pay 11.80USD, while foreign non-residents pay 23.60 USD per person per day.
• Children below the age of 5, irrespective of resident status, are exempted from paying Ngorongoro Crater entrance fees.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Concession Fees

Apart from the Ngorongoro Crater entry fees, travellers who do get to stay inside the conservation area are subject to paying Ngorongoro Conservation Area concession fees, which simply are the fees paid by lodges, hotels and permanent tented camps inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. For Ngorongoro Conservation Area concession fees, they are as follows:

• Adults above the age of 16: East African citizens pay 35400 Tsh per person per day, while Foreigners pay USD per person per day.
• Children aged 5 to 16 years: East African citizens pay 11800 Tsh, while foreigners pay 11.80 USD per person per day.
• Children below the age of 5 are exempted from paying Ngorongoro Conservation Area concession fees.

To be able to do the Ngorongoro Crater drive, one ought to pay 295USD per vehicle, independent of the park Ngorongoro Crater entrance fees.

The various Ngorongoro Crater fees for 2026 can be paid by credit cards, but also through prepaid cards for the Ngorongoro Crater entrance fees, which can be obtained from the CRDB bank, with payments for the cards being made in United States Dollars or in Tanzanian shillings.

The CRDB bank cards can be got from any of the bank branches in Arusha, Iringa, and Moshi, as well as Musoma. For credit card payment, MasterCard and Visa Cards can be used, especially at the gate entrance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, to pay for your various fees.

Travelers should note that there are penalties given to persons found overspeeding while in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a beautiful Tanzania safari destination to visit for an amazing Tanzania safari tour. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area can be visited any time throughout the year, with the dry season being the best time to visit for amazing game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater, while the wet season is the best time to visit for amazing scenic views.

One can combine their Ngorongoro Crater safari with a Serengeti National Park safari, as well as a number of other Tanzania safari destinations like Mahale National Park for chimpanzee tracking safaris in Tanzania, or even Zanzibar Island to visit any of the amazing Zanzibar beaches.