Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly Africa’s most famous park in Tanzania and Africa. You might have heard of it or watched a movie shot in it. This beautiful park is famed for its diverse wildlife, vast plains, and the Great Migration.
Camping in the Serengeti provides an unforgettable experience for visitors. It allows them to immerse themselves in nature and observe wildlife. There are two types of campsites available: public campsites and special campsites. Public campsites are accessible to everyone and are equipped with basic amenities such as toilets (typically pit latrines), bathrooms, and a kitchen. These sites are managed by the park authorities (TANAPA) and are ideal for travelers on a budget. In contrast, special campsites are specific areas designated for campers to pitch their tents. These sites lack permanent facilities like toilets, requiring travellers to bring their own equipment and supplies. Therefore, they are well-suited for self-drive safaris. Additionally, some Safari lodge accommodations offer to provide camping gear for their clients, but its not a guarantee.
There are special campsites in the Serengeti where one can choose to spend nights. These include public campsites and Special campsites. Apart from camping, guests are required to pay other fees as well. For instance, the conservation fee is mandatory for visitors visiting the park.
An adult EAC citizen is charged TSH 5,000, while the fee for a child is TSH 2,500. For foreign residents and non-residents, the fee is US$ 30 for adults and US$ 5 for children
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During the peak season, Adult citizens are charged TSH 15,000 while children are charged TSH 7,500. The fee is US$ 60 per person per night for adult non-citizens and expatriates. It’s US$ 5 for children under these categories. During the low season. There is no fee change for East African Community citizens. The fee for adult non-citizens and expatriates is US $50. Each child under this category will be charged US $10.
Serengeti is among the most demanding National Parks in Tanzania. Driving here can pose a challenge for first-time travellers due to the rough roads within the Park. Vehicles used for Serengeti Safaris need to be highly reliable to prevent breakdowns. A Land Cruiser LX or an SUV with higher ground clearance is essential, as it has to lift rooftop tents in case of Camping.
The camping fee is not the only charge during your stay in the Serengeti. Other charges, especially the conservation fees, still apply. Here is a guide.
During the peak season (May 16 – March 14)
Adult citizens pay TSHS 10,000 per person per day, while children pay TSHS 2,000 per person per day. Adult non-citizens are charged US $70 per person per day. Children are charged US $20 per person per day. Adult expatriates pay US$35 per person per day. Children under this category are charged US $10 per head per day.
During the low season (March 15 – May 15)
As the low season arrives, some changes are made in the conservation fees. The fees for EAC citizens remain the same as in the peak season. Therefore, adult citizens will still pay TSHS 10,000 per person per day and children TSHS 2,000 per person per day. There is a change in the fees for adult non-citizens. It’s lowered from US $70 to US $60 per person per day. No changes for children’s fees under this category. So, they will still be charged a conservation fee of US $20 per person per day. Minor changes are made to adult expatriates’ fees. They’ll be charged US $30 per person per day instead of US $35. Children under this category will still pay US $10 per head per day for conservation.
- Ranger fee
An armed ranger will protect you from dangerous animals. This fee is payable per group per day. It costs US $20 for foreign visitors and TSHS 10,000 for EAC citizens.
Note
- Adults are persons 16 years or above
- Children are people between 5 and 15 years old
- Expatriates are foreign citizens living in Tanzania legally
- Citizens refer to legal citizens of the East African Community (EAC).
Have you ever tried camping in the African bush? Give it a try. Serengeti camping is a unique way to experience nature. If you want to try this experience, book a trip with 4×4 Adventures.