Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Authority Tariff 2024-2025 : Measuring 8,300 square kilometers, Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is a unique safari destination in Tanzania and the only place on earth where man and wild animal harmoniously co-exist.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.

Ngorongoro Crater ranks among the top safari destinations in Africa alongside iconic locations such as Serengeti and Masai Mara National Reserve.

 Ngorongoro Crater is the eighth wonder of the world offering a rich cultural heritage, fascinating wildlife and stunning landscapes.

Here is the Authority Tarriff for Ngorongoro Conservation Area for 2024 – 2025.

 

A: Entry Permit

Age group Tanzanian Citizen (TZS) East African Citizen (TZS) Expatriates/Residents Living in Tanzania (USD) or equivalent in (TZS) Non-East African Citizen (USD)
Of or above the age of 16 years 11,800 11,800 35.40 70.80
Children aged 5 years and below 2,360 2,360 11.80 23.60
Children below 5 years Free Free Free Free

 

Expatriates

Expatriates is a term used to mean foreigners (not citizens of Tanzania or East Africa) living or working in Tanzania with valid immigration status including their spouse and children.

Crew Fee per person per day

Safari crew that is Tour guide, drivers or camping crew, Tanzanian working with a registered tour operators or lodge/camp owner within NCAA with valid IDS will pay TZS – 1,770.00.

B: Motor Vehicle Permit

Weight group Local Registered (TZS) Foreign Registered (USD)
Tare weight up to 2000kg 23,600 47.20
Tare weight from 2001 to 3000kg 41,300 177.00
Tare weight from 3001kg to7000kg 70,800 236.00
Tare weight from 7001 and above 177,000 354.00

 

Annual Parking Fee (Ngorongoro Residents)

Weight Private Vehicle (TZS) Commercial Vehicle (TZS)
Vehicle of tare weight up to 2000kg 118,000 236,000
Vehicle of tare weight from 2001 to 3000kg 177,000 295,000
Tare weight from 3001kg to 7000kg N/A 354,000
Tare weight from 7001kg and above N/A 413,000

 

Motor Vehicle/Aircraft accidents fees

Weight Rates (TZS)
All motor vehicles 236,000
All Types of aircrafts 236,000

 

C: Entry to cultural bomas

Category Rates (USD)
Entry to cultural Bomas per vehicle 20

 

D: CAMPING FEES

  1. Public Campsite
Age group Tanzanian Citizen (TZS) East African Citizen (TZS) Non-East African Citizen (USD)
Of or above the age of 16 years 11,800 11,800 35.40
Children aged 5 years and below 16 years 5,900 5,900 11.80
Children below 5 years Free Free Free
Children below 5 years 2,300 N/A N/A

 

  1. Special Campsite
Age group Tanzanian Citizen (TZS) East African Citizen (TZS) Non-East African Citizen (USD)
Of or above the age of 16 years 17,000 17,700 70.80
Children aged 5 years and below 16 years 8,850 8,850 35.40
Children below 5 years Free Free Free
Safari crew (Tanzanian) 4,720 N/A N/A

 

E: CRATER SERVICE FEE

Rates per vehicle/trip

Category Tanzania Shillings (TZS) US Dollars (USD)
Tanzanian Citizens 11,800 N/A
East African Citizens 11,800 N/A
Non-East African Citizens N/A 295

 

F: Walking Safari Guide Fees (children from 12 years old to 16 years old)

Category Tanzanian citizen per person (TZS) East African Citizen (TZS) Non-East African Citizen (USD)
Short walks (1-4 hours) for adults 5,900 11,800 23.60
Short walks (1-4 hours) for the child 2,950 5,900 11.80
Long walks (above 4 hours) for adults 11,800 23,600 29.50
Long walks (above 4 hours) for child 5,900 11,800 17.70
Endoro Nature Trail and Elephant Caves (for an adult) 5,900 5,900 17.70
Endoro Nature Trail and Elephant Caves (for child) 2,950 5,900 11.80
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Authority Tariff 2024-2025
Ngorongoro Crater Drive

G: Permit Fee For Serving Hot Lunch (Bush Lunch)

Rates per vehicle/trip

Category Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) US Dollars (USD)
Tanzanian Citizens 29,500 N/A
East African Citizens 29,500 N/A
Non-East African Citizens N/A 23.60

Pre-cooked meals at a lodge/camp and served warm inside the crater or elsewhere at the discretion of the Conservation Commissioner.

H: Landing Fees For Aircraft

Locally Registered in Tanzania only, per Landing (TZS) Foreign Registered, per Landing (USD)
Capacity Private Commercial Private Commercial
Up to 4 Seater 11,800 17,700 59.00 141.60
Between 5 – 12 Seater 17,700 23,600 141.60 200.60
Between 13 – 20 Seater 23,600 41,300 200.60 377.60
Over 20 Seater 59,000 70,800 N/A N/A

 

I: Olduavi Gorge/ Shifting Sand and Lafootprints

Categories East African Citizen (TZS) Olduvai Gorge / Shifting Sand (USD) Laetoli footprints (USD)
Of or above the age of 16 years 5,900 35.40 23.60
Children aged 5 years and below 16 years 1,180 11.80 11.80
Children below 5 years Free Free Free

 

J: Hot Air Balloon Safaris

Age group East African Citizen (TZS) Non-East African Citizen (USD)
8 years and above 47,200 39.53
Children below 8 years N/A N/A

 

K: Horse Riding Safaris

Age group East African Citizen (TZS) Non-East African Citizen (USD)
Of or above the age of 16 years 11,800 11.8
Children below 16 years N/A N/A

 

L: Mountain Biking

Age group East African Citizen (TZS) Non-East African Citizen (USD)
Of or above the age of 16 years 11,800 17.70
Children below 16 years N/A N/A

 

M: Sundown Fee

Age group East African Citizen (TZS) Non-East African Citizen (USD)
Of or above the age of 16 years 5,900 5.90
Children aged 5 years and below 16

years

2,360 2.36
Children below 5 years Free Free

 

N: Concession Fee (Lodges and permanent tented camps)

Age group East African Citizen (TZS) Non-East African Citizen (USD)
Of or above the age of 16 years 35,400 59.00
Children aged 5 years and below 16

years

11,800 11.80
Children below 5 years Free Free

 

O: Filming / Photography Fees

Every filming crew (Technical crew/personnel hired or involved directly in film production such as director (s), producer, cameramen, soundmen, lighting crews among others irrespective of his/her national) shall pay USD 354.00 per day or an equivalent amount in Tanzania shillings whereas payable fees covers entry, camping, guiding and filming but each film produced in addition to charges above and master tape for commercial films.

P: Penalty and Fines

  • Over speeding charges will be TZS 118,000/= per vehicle;
  • A person found to have involved him/herself in fraud shall be required to pay the normal fee plus 100% of the applicable fee as a penalty fine;
  • Off-road driving, wrong parking and other offences, which arise from prohibited actions in the Conservation Area, will be charged TZS 118,000.

PLEASE NOTE:

  1. Permit once issued is valid for one entry within 24 hours only.
  2. Tariffs are subjected to change without prior notice.
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