Official TANAPA rates
Ruaha National Park entry fees
All fees below are VAT-exclusive. TANAPA adds 18% VAT on top: a $30 conservation fee is $35.40 at the gate.
Updated 2026-07-26
Conservation fee (per person, per 24 hours)
| Non-East African visitor, 16+ | $30 | $35.40 incl. 18% VAT |
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| Non-East African child, 5–15 | $10 | $11.80 incl. VAT |
| Child under 5 | Free | |
| East African citizen, 16+ | TSh 5,000 | TZ, KE, UG, RW, BI, SS, DRC |
| Expatriate / TZ resident, 16+ | $15 | child 5–15: $5 |
Flat rate year-round. Ruaha has no peak/low season split. Permits allow multiple entries within their validity (day permit: 12 daylight hours; sleep-over permit: 24 hours).
Updated 2026-07-26
Vehicle entry (per day)
| Up to 2,000 kg. Foreign registered | $40 | TZ-registered: TSh 20,000 |
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| 2,001–3,000 kg. Foreign registered | $150 | TZ-registered: TSh 35,000 |
| 3,001–7,000 kg. Foreign registered | $200 | TZ-registered: TSh 60,000 |
| Open vehicle surcharge | +50% |
Updated 2026-07-26
Camping & TANAPA accommodation (per person, per night)
| Public campsite, 16+ | $30 | child 5–15: $5, no booking needed |
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| Special campsite, 16+ | $50 | child 5–15: $10. Book ahead |
| Hotel concession fee (private lodge inside park), 16+ | $30 | added to lodge rates; child: $10 |
| TANAPA rest house / cottages | $30 | book via park HQ |
| Hostel (organised groups) | $10 |
Updated 2026-07-26
Activity fees (per person)
| Walking safari, 1–4 hours | $20 | armed ranger mandatory |
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| Walking safari, over 4 hours | $25 | |
| Night game drive, 16+ | $50 | child 5–15: $25. Book ranger at park HQ |
| Ranger/guide fee | $20 | per group, per day |
| Sport fishing (catch & release) | $25 | per day |