Ngorongoro conservation area  entry  fees 2024

Ngorongoro conservation area  entry  fees 2024 : The Ngorongoro conservation area is among Tanzania’s northern safari destinations, along with the Serengeti, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara national parks. It was established in 1959 as a region with a variety of land uses, where wildlife coexisted with pastoral Maasai pastoralists who practiced traditional cow grazing. It is close to Serengeti National Park and Lake Manyara. The Ngorongoro conservation area includes the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, Empakai Crater, Olmoti Crater, shifting sand in the Ndutu area, Olkarien valley, Oldupai gorge, Laetoli Footprints, Nasera Rock, and a spectrum of diverse species from both plant and fauna.

In order to more effectively plan and arrange your Tanzania safari, it is crucial to first comprehend the fees associated with visiting the Ngorongoro conservation area. The Ngorongoro conservational area administration is in charge of setting the entrance price and other fees in the region, in contrast to other national parks like the Serengeti. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area’s 2023 entrance fees and extra expenses are listed here.

 

The costs comprise the following crucial elements:

Entry costs.

the cost of craters.

Concessionaire fees

Traveler activities

the cost of camping (for visitors who needs to stay in campsites and not lodges)

ENTRY FEES

The Ngorongoro conservation area has a daily per-person entrance fee.

Ngorongoro crater

Age group	Tanzanian    ( Tsh )	East Africa citizens        ( Tsh)	Expatriates/ residents living in tanzania   (  USD)	Non east Africa    ( USD )
Of/ above 16 years	11,800	11,800	35.40	70. 80
Between 5 to 15 yeas	2,360	2,360	11. 80	23. 60
Age bellow 5 years	Free	free	free	Free

2. CRATER FEES

 Crater fees is payed per vehicle per trip down the crater,

                                                        Tanzania shillings                 US Dollars (USD)

Tanzania citizens	11,800	————————————–
East Africa citizens	11, 800	————————————–
Non east Africa citizens	———————————–	295

3. WALKING SAFARI GUIDE FEES

This is payed per person per day when visitors want to do walking safari in the Ngorongoro conservation area

                                          Tanzania shillings             Tanzania shillings            US Dollars (USD)

Short walk ( 1-4 hrs.) for adults	5,900	11, 800	23.60
Short walk ( 1-4 hrs. ) for child	2,950	5,900	11.80
Long walk( above 4 hrs.) for adult	11,800	23,600	29.50
Long walk( above 4 hrs. ) for child	5,900	11,800	17.70

CAMPING FEES 

1. Visitors who camp in the Ngorongoro conservation area must pay a fee per person, per day or per night. This is paid for guests who must stay in campsites rather than hotels at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.Public campsites

Age group	Tanzanian    ( Tsh )	East Africa citizens        ( Tsh)	Non east Africa    ( USD )
Of/ above 16 years	11,800	11,800	35.40
Between 5 to 15 yeas	5,900	5,900	11.80
Age bellow 5 years	Free	free	Free

1. Special campsites

Age group	Tanzanian    ( Tsh )	East Africa citizens  ( Tsh)	Non east Africa    ( USD )
Of/ above 16 years	17,000	17,000	70.80
Between 5 to 15 yeas	8,850	8,850	35.40
Age bellow 5 years	Free	free	Free

OLDUVAI GORGE / LAETOLI FOOTPRINT FEES AND SHIFTING SAND

For individuals who wish to visit and see the Oldupai Gorge, Shifting Sands, and Laetoli Footprints tourist sites in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, this is paid per day per person.

Age group	East Africa citizens  ( Tsh)	Olduvai Gorge / Shifting Sand (USD)	Laetoli footprints (USD)
Of/ above 16 years	5,900	35.40	23.60
Between 5 to 15 yeas	1,180	11. 80	11.80
Age bellow 5 years	free	free	Free

6. CONCESSION FEES

Age group	East Africa citizens  ( Tsh)	Olduvai Gorge / Shifting Sand (USD)	Laetoli footprints (USD)
Of/ above 16 years	5,900	35.40	23.60
Between 5 to 15 yeas	1,180	11. 80	11.80
Age bellow 5 years	free	free	Free

6. CONCESSION FEES

The Ngorongoro conservation area’s primary expenses and charges are listed above. However, some expenses—such as the balloon safari, cultural outings at the Maasai boma, transit expenditures, and so forth—are not included. The most crucial step to take when making travel plans to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is to speak with your tour operator (Select Adventure Safaris ) to learn the precise cost of your trip. Aside from other cost elements not being included, fees can vary depending on the season or demand for tourism, so these factors should also be taken into account when determining the price, such as the number of people traveling to the Ngorongoro, the number of days, the type of lodging, etc.