Ruaha National Park Fees
By the Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris team
Our Arusha-based guides and safari planners know Ruaha National Park first-hand, and write this guide from experience on the ground.
Ruaha National Park fees are set by Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) and paid by every visitor to enter and stay in the park. The main charge is a conservation or entry fee per person for each 24-hour period, with lower rates for children and residents. Lodges and camps inside the park add a concession fee per person per night, and vehicles and guides pay their own fees. Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris includes all current Ruaha fees in your itemised quote.
Types of Ruaha Fees
Fees are set by Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) and change periodically; we always quote current official rates in your private itinerary.
| Fee type | How it is charged | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation / entry fee | Per person, per 24 hours inside the park | Set by TANAPA; lower rates for children and residents |
| Concession fee | Per person, per night at lodges, camps or campsites inside the park | Varies by accommodation type |
| Vehicle entry fee | Per safari vehicle, per entry | Paid by the operator |
| Guide / ranger fees | Per guide or ranger, where required | Paid by the operator |
| Walking safari | Per person, with an armed ranger | Optional; quoted separately |
Good to Know About Ruaha Fees
Rates change
Official fees are reviewed from time to time, so we always quote the rates that apply on your travel dates.
Included in your quote
Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris lists every applicable fee in your itemised private quote and pays it on your behalf.
Card payments
Park and local fees are generally paid electronically or by the operator rather than in cash at the gate. We handle this for you.
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Ruaha National Park Fees: Frequently Asked Questions
How much are Ruaha National Park fees?
Fees for Ruaha National Park are set by Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) and charged per person, with different rates for non-residents, East African residents and Tanzanian citizens, and reduced rates for children. Because rates are reviewed periodically, we quote the official fees that apply on your travel dates in your private itinerary rather than publishing figures that may go out of date.
Are fees included in my safari price?
Yes. Every Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris quote for Ruaha is fully itemised and includes all applicable park, concession, vehicle and guide fees. We pay them on your behalf, so you do not need to carry cash for entry. Optional extras are always listed separately so you can choose what to add.
Who sets the fees for Ruaha?
Ruaha National Park fees are set by Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), which manages the park. Rates are reviewed periodically and differ for non-residents, East African residents and Tanzanian citizens. We always include the current official rates in your private quote.
Do children pay lower fees?
Reduced rates for children usually apply, and very young children are often free, but age bands and amounts are set by Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) and can change. Tell us the ages of everyone travelling and we will include the correct rates for your family in your tailor-made quote.
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