The Serengeti entry fee for 2027/2028 self-drive visitors is USD 70 per adult per 24-hour park day, payable through the TANAPA eCitizen portal before arrival at the park gate. The Serengeti entry fee structure is sometimes confused by visitors who encounter references to a “conservation levy” or “community development fee” from older Tanzania tourism documentation — as of the current TANAPA fee structure, these are not charged as separate Serengeti entry fee components for individual visitors using the eCitizen platform. This guide provides the accurate and complete 2027/2028 Serengeti entry fee breakdown including vehicle entry, campsite fees, and how the eCitizen pre-payment system works for self-drive visitors arriving at the Naabi Hill gate.
Serengeti Entry Fee 2027/2028: Complete Breakdown
Adult Entry (Per 24 Hours)
- Non-resident adult (foreign visitor): USD 70 per person per 24-hour park stay
- East African Community (EAC) resident adult: USD 35 per person per 24 hours (residents of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan)
- Tanzania resident adult: TZS equivalent of approximately USD 10 per person per 24 hours
- Child (5 to 15 years, non-resident): USD 35 per child per 24 hours
- Child (under 5 years): free
Vehicle Entry (Per Day)
- Private non-commercial vehicle (hire car, self-drive): USD 40 per vehicle per day
- This is a flat rate regardless of vehicle size or passenger count
Campsite Fees (Per Night)
- Public campsite (Seronera and other designated sites): USD 35 per person per night
- Special campsites (remote, exclusive-use sites): USD 50 per person per night
Is There a Serengeti Conservation Levy?
The “conservation fee” references in older Tanzania safari documentation (pre-2022) referred to fees that have since been consolidated into the single TANAPA entry fee structure. For 2027/2028 self-drive visitors paying through the eCitizen portal, the Serengeti entry fee of USD 70 per adult per day is the total charge — there is no separate conservation levy, community development fee, or heritage fee itemised as a separate line on the eCitizen payment. The eCitizen receipt shows total adult fees and total vehicle fees — a transparent breakdown.
Multi-Day Serengeti Visit Cost (2 Adults, 3 Days)
- Adult entry: USD 70 x 2 adults x 3 days = USD 420
- Vehicle entry: USD 40 x 3 days = USD 120
- Public campsite: USD 35 x 2 adults x 3 nights = USD 210
- Total Serengeti fees (2 adults, 3 days): USD 750
- Per person: USD 375 for 3 days in the Serengeti
Serengeti eCitizen Pre-Payment: The Process
- Visit tanzaniaparks.go.tz and create an account
- Select “Serengeti National Park” from the park list
- Enter dates of entry and exit
- Enter number of adults and children
- Enter vehicle registration number (from the hire vehicle log book)
- Pay by Visa or Mastercard (international cards accepted)
- Download the QR code confirmation — presented at the Naabi Hill gate scanner on arrival
- Complete the eCitizen booking at least 24 hours before gate arrival — same-day eCitizen bookings can be slow to process and should be avoided
