Arusha National Park fees at a glance
The park charges a conservation fee for each person, and activities add separate fees on top. A game drive needs the entry fee and the vehicle fee. A guided walk, a canoe trip, a night in a hut or a Mount Meru climb each have their own price.
International adults pay $50 (2023/24 tariff) or $70, depending on the rate TANAPA applies; check the current amount before you book. At the higher rate children pay $20 and East African residents TZS 20,000. The 2023/24 tariff, valid from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024, set $50 in the main season and $45 in the low season for international adults. Ask whether 18 % VAT is included. For planning, use the higher figure and ask for the exact amount for your date.
Our pick: a day trip with entry covered
This full-day trip includes the park entrance and conservation fees, so you do not pay them separately.
Hand-picked tours, booked through Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Arusha National Park tours with entry options
Day trips, walks and Mount Meru trips with live prices and availability.
Arusha National Park entrance fee
The 2023/24 tariff in US dollars and Tanzanian shillings (TZS). Treat these as a reference, not as a 2026 price.
| Item | International | Tanzanian resident (expat) | East African citizen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation fee, age 16 and over, main season | $50 | $25 | TZS 10,000 |
| Conservation fee, age 16 and over, low season | $45 | $22.50 | TZS 10,000 |
| Conservation fee, age 5 to 15 | $15 | $7.50 | TZS 2,000 |
| Conservation fee, under 5 | Free | Free | Free |
| Short walk (1 to 4 hours), adult | $20 | $20 | TZS 5,000 |
| Long walk (over 4 hours), adult | $25 | $25 | TZS 10,000 |
| Canoe, 2 hours, age 16 and over | $20 | $20 | TZS 5,000 |
| Canoe, age 5 to 15 | $10 | $10 | TZS 2,000 |
| Hut, per person per night, age 16 and over | $30 | $30 | TZS 5,000 |
| Public camping, per person per night, age 16 and over | $30 | $30 | TZS 5,000 |
| Meru ranger, per group per day | $15 | $15 | TZS 10,000 |
| Guide, per group per day | $20 | $20 | TZS 5,000 |
| Rescue fee, per person per tour | $20 | $20 | TZS 2,000 |
In that tariff the main season ran from 16 May to 14 March and the low season from 15 March to 15 May. Walks of 1 to 4 hours counted as short and longer ones as long. Huts and special camps need a reservation in advance. For most visitors on a day trip, the entry fee, the vehicle fee and a short walk or canoe trip are the only items that matter, and you should confirm all three before you pay.
Vehicle fees, validity and payment
What a car costs, how long a ticket lasts and how to pay.
Vehicle fee
In the 2023/24 tariff a vehicle up to 2,000 kg paid TZS 20,000 if it was Tanzanian-registered or privately owned in East Africa, and $40 if it was commercial or foreign. A vehicle of 2,001 to 3,000 kg paid TZS 35,000 or $150. Safari operators usually fold this fee into the package price.
How long the ticket lasts
A ticket is valid for 24 hours. A day permit covers 12 daylight hours and an overnight permit 24 hours, so ask which one you are buying.
Paying at the gate
The park accepts card payment (Visa and Mastercard) at the gate, mobile money, bank transfer for tour operators, online reservation and the government payment system GePG. Residents show proof of residence or work. East African citizens show an ID or passport.
Is it already in your tour price?
On a guided safari the conservation fee is often included, but not always. Check the line in your booking that names park fees and what happens if the tariff changes.
Arusha safari →What fees mean for your plan
Pick the line that matches what you want to do.
If you want a half-day game drive, plan for the entry fee per person and the vehicle fee. If you add a walk with a ranger, the walk fee comes on top. A canoe trip on Small Momella Lake is paid separately and must be arranged in advance, so see the Momella Lakes page for how that works.
A Mount Meru climb has the most parts: conservation fees for each day, nights in the huts, a ranger and a guide, and the rescue fee. There is no ready-made total, so add the items from the table and ask your operator what the quote covers. Porters, transport and meals are separate items.
If you are comparing prices, the safest step is to ask each provider for the exact fee for your dates in writing. Planning a longer trip? The same question is worth asking for the bigger parks, for example in the guide to Serengeti park fees.
Arusha National Park fees: frequently asked questions
How much is the entrance fee for Arusha National Park?
An international adult pays $50 (2023/24 tariff) or $70, depending on the rate TANAPA applies, and a child $20 at the higher rate. The 2023/24 tariff set $50 in the main season and $45 in the low season. Check the current amount before you book.
Do children pay?
Yes. Children aged 5 to 15 pay a reduced fee, and under 5 enter free in the 2023/24 tariff. At the higher rate, children pay $20.
Is the 18 percent VAT included?
It depends on the quote. Ask whether 18 % VAT is included.
Can I pay by card at the gate?
The park accepts Visa and Mastercard at the gate, plus mobile money and online reservation. Bring a second way to pay in case a card terminal does not work.
How much does it cost to climb Mount Meru?
There is no single total. The cost is the sum of conservation fees, hut nights, a ranger, a guide and the rescue fee, plus the price of porters, transport and meals. See the Mount Meru climb page.