Serengeti National Park Fees

The concession fee is a charge per person per night for staying at lodges, tented camps or campsites inside Serengeti National Park. It is separate from the daily conservation entry fee and helps fund park management and conservation. The amount depends on the type of accommodation, with different rates for permanent lodges, seasonal camps and public or special campsites. On a Foot Slopes safari these fees are calculated for every night you spend inside the park and included in your quote.

Tanzania's national parks use electronic payment systems, so cash is generally not accepted at park gates. On a Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris trip, our team pays all conservation, concession, vehicle and guide fees in advance or through official channels, and your guide handles the paperwork at each gate. This saves you time at entry points and avoids any need to carry large amounts of money. Optional activities you add during the trip are confirmed and paid in the same way.

On a Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris safari, all standard Serengeti park fees are included in your itemized quote: conservation entry fees, concession fees for nights inside the park, and vehicle and guide entry fees. If your route passes through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, those fees are included too. Optional extras such as hot-air balloon flights or special activities are shown separately, so you can see exactly what your safari price covers before you confirm the booking.

Serengeti entry fees are calculated per 24-hour period from the time you enter the park, rather than per calendar day. This means the timing of entry and exit matters: leaving a little late can add an extra day of fees. Experienced guides plan arrival and departure times carefully to keep your safari efficient, especially when combining the Serengeti with the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which has its own fees and rules. We build these timings into every itinerary we design.