Ngorongoro Park Fees, Ngorongoro Crater Fees & Entrance Fees
Ngorongoro Park fees are the conservation tariffs that all guests who want to enjoy a wonderful safari in Ngorongoro have to pay. When planning a Tanzania wildlife safari experience, it is always very important to take into consideration the park fees charged in all national parks and conservation areas of Tanzania.
Understanding the Ngorongoro Crater fees and Ngorongoro entrance fees in advance helps travellers plan and budget properly for their Tanzania safari.
How Are Ngorongoro Park Fees Paid?
Ngorongoro Crater park fees are paid through the bank from any branch, and the guest or person making the payment only needs to go with the receipt or serial number of the payment receipt.
It is a rule not only in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area but also in all Tanzania national parks and reserves that direct cash payments are not allowed at the entrance of the park.
Our website gives detailed information about park fees for all the Northern Circuit parks that cover the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, including Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National Park.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, like other parks, accepts credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard at the gate for paying your Ngorongoro entrance fees. This attracts an extra charge on your card for processing fees.
Ngorongoro Crater Park Fees and Camping Fees
Apart from Ngorongoro Crater park fees, you also have to plan and budget for camping fees, which are charged per 24 hours.
All the park fees are valid for 24 hours if one is staying inside the conservation area, while for those staying outside, the fees expire as soon as you step out of the park.
Please see the detailed park entrance fees table below.
Ngorongoro Park Fees and Tanzania National Park Fees
| Tanzania National Park | Park Fees | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults from 15 years and above | |||
| Lake Manyara National Park | $45.00 | $8.10 | $53.10 |
| Tarangire National Park | $45.00 | $8.10 | $53.10 |
| Serengeti National Park | $60.00 | $10.80 | $70.80 |
| Ngorongoro Crater | $60.00 | $10.80 | $70.80 |
| Kilimanjaro National Park | $70.00 | $12.60 | $82.60 |
| Arusha National Park | $45.00 | $8.10 | $53.10 |
| Camping Fees | |||
| Serengeti National Park | $50.00 | $9.00 | $59.00 |
| Ngorongoro Crater | $50.00 | $9.00 | $59.00 |
| Children from 5 to 15 | |||
| Lake Manyara | $15.00 | $2.70 | $17.70 |
| Tarangire National Park | $15.00 | $2.70 | $17.70 |
| Serengeti National Park | $20.00 | $3.60 | $23.60 |
| Ngorongoro Crater | $20.00 | $3.60 | $23.60 |
| Arusha National Park | $15.00 | $2.70 | $17.70 |
| Children 5 to 15 – Camping Fee | |||
| Serengeti National Park | $10.00 | $1.80 | $11.80 |
| Ngorongoro Crater | $10.00 | $1.80 | $11.80 |
Ngorongoro Crater Fees for Vehicles
The Ngorongoro Crater fees have a different charge for vehicles descending into the crater valley. This charge is separate from the park entrance fee.
The vehicle entry fee is US$295 per vehicle, and the fee is paid together with the other fees at the bank or using a credit card.
Therefore, when planning your safari, remember that the Ngorongoro entrance fee and the Ngorongoro Crater vehicle fee are separate charges.
For this year, the park fees remain until the next financial year, when we will get information from the Government about whether there will be any further changes to the national park fees.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area Transit Fees
The Ngorongoro Crater fees also apply to guests who may not have an interest in doing any activity in Ngorongoro Crater but are proceeding to Serengeti National Park through the Conservation Area.
The transit fees are charged per person as an Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee and are charged once as you enter through the main gate.
You will not pay the US$295 crater fee if you are not going to descend into the crater but only pay the Conservation Area transit fee.
These fees are sometimes a surprise to many guests, especially those who go on a self-drive safari. That is why, in most cases, it is good to use local operators to plan for you the best Tanzania safari experience.
Planning Your Ngorongoro Safari
When planning a safari to Ngorongoro, it is important to budget for all applicable Ngorongoro park fees, including the Ngorongoro entrance fees, Ngorongoro Crater fees, vehicle fees, camping fees and transit fees, depending on your itinerary.
Understanding these charges before travelling can help you avoid unexpected costs and make better arrangements for your Tanzania safari.
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