National parkTourism · Tanzania
Tanzania, from the Serengeti to Zanzibar.
The Great Migration across the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, Africa's highest mountain, wild chimpanzees on Lake Tanganyika and the Swahili coast of Zanzibar. Plan with official fees and licensed operators.
Best timeJun – Oct, Jan – Feb
MigrationSerengeti, all year
CurrencyTanzanian shilling (TZS)
Main airportsKilimanjaro (JRO), Dar es Salaam (DAR), Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Where to go
Tanzania's must-see places
National park
Conservation areaNorthern Tanzania
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
A wildlife-filled volcanic crater and the Maasai highlands.
National park
National park
National parkSouthern Tanzania
Nyerere National Park
Africa's largest national park, explored by boat on the Rufiji.
National parkWestern Tanzania
Mahale Mountains National Park
Wild chimpanzees on forested mountains above Lake Tanganyika.
Historic town
Beaches and coastWhat to do
Top experiences
The Great Migration
Calving on the southern plains early in the year; Mara River crossings July to October.
Entry US$82.60 · TZS 11,800 EACSerengeti National Park
Into the Ngorongoro Crater
A day on the crater floor among lions, elephants and black rhinos.
US$295 per vehicle plus entryNgorongoro Conservation Area
Summit Kilimanjaro
Five to nine days to Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m.
Entry US$82.60 a dayKilimanjaro National Park
Chimpanzees of Mahale
Trek to wild chimps above Lake Tanganyika.
Entry US$94.40Mahale Mountains National Park
Boat safari on the Rufiji
Hippos, crocodiles and elephants in Nyerere National Park.
US$23.60 plus entryNyerere National Park
Elephants under baobabs
Tarangire's dry-season herds along the river.
Entry US$59 · TZS 11,800 EACTarangire National Park
Whale sharks off Mafia
Snorkel with whale sharks, about October to February.
Marine park feeMafia Island
Stone Town by foot
Carved doors, the Old Fort and Forodhani's night market.
Small site feesStone Town, ZanzibarOfficial tariff
National park entry fees
Adult entry per person per 24 hours, including 18% VAT. Children aged 5–15 pay less; under-5s are free. Other African citizens pay the non-EAC rate, and northern parks are cheaper from 15 March to 15 May.
| Parks | Foreign non-resident | Foreign resident | Rest of Africa | East African citizen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serengeti, Nyerere, Kilimanjaro | US$82.60 | US$41.30 | US$82.60 | TZS 11,800 |
| Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha | US$59 | US$29.50 | US$59 | TZS 11,800 |
| Gombe | US$118 | US$59 | US$118 | TZS 11,800 |
| Mahale Mountains | US$94.40 | US$47.20 | US$94.40 | TZS 5,900 |
| Ruaha, Katavi, Mikumi and other parks | US$35.40 | US$17.70 | US$35.40 | TZS 5,900 |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCAA) | US$70.80 | US$35.40 | US$70.80 | TZS 11,800 |
- Serengeti, Nyerere, Kilimanjaro
- Foreign non-resident
- US$82.60
- Foreign resident
- US$41.30
- Rest of Africa
- US$82.60
- East African citizen
- TZS 11,800
- Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha
- Foreign non-resident
- US$59
- Foreign resident
- US$29.50
- Rest of Africa
- US$59
- East African citizen
- TZS 11,800
- Gombe
- Foreign non-resident
- US$118
- Foreign resident
- US$59
- Rest of Africa
- US$118
- East African citizen
- TZS 11,800
- Mahale Mountains
- Foreign non-resident
- US$94.40
- Foreign resident
- US$47.20
- Rest of Africa
- US$94.40
- East African citizen
- TZS 5,900
- Ruaha, Katavi, Mikumi and other parks
- Foreign non-resident
- US$35.40
- Foreign resident
- US$17.70
- Rest of Africa
- US$35.40
- East African citizen
- TZS 5,900
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCAA)
- Foreign non-resident
- US$70.80
- Foreign resident
- US$35.40
- Rest of Africa
- US$70.80
- East African citizen
- TZS 11,800
Sources: TANAPA Tariffs 2023/24 (still published as current; listed before VAT, shown here with 18% VAT added) and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority's tariffs. Checked 23 October 2026.
Before you go
Plan your trip
- Visa and entry
Most visitors need a visa; apply online before you travel. Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, so one visa covers both. The East Africa Tourist Visa does not include Tanzania.
Official e-Visa portal - Mandatory travel insurance
From 1 October 2026 foreign visitors to mainland Tanzania must buy US$44 inbound insurance from NIC (Zanzibar has required ZIC cover since October 2024). One policy covers both and lasts 92 days. Residents of EAC and SADC countries are exempt.
NIC inbound insurance - Health
You need a yellow fever certificate if you arrive from, or transit through, a country with yellow fever risk, including Kenya and Uganda. Ask a travel clinic about malaria prevention; Tanzania also screens arrivals during regional Ebola outbreaks.
- Getting around
Northern safaris start from Arusha and Kilimanjaro Airport; southern and western parks and Zanzibar are reached from Dar es Salaam. Light aircraft link the parks, and fast ferries run from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar.
Book with licensed people
Who to travel with
Tanzania's tour operators, guides and mountain outfitters need a TALA licence from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. Until our Tanzania operator register is connected, our team matches each quote request with licensed operators by hand.
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