Mikumi National Park Fees

Mikumi National Park fees: As you plan for your ultimate Tanzania safari encompassing the southern circuit of Tanzania, a less traversed part of Tanzania perfect for travelers looking for a bit of exclusivity.

Mikumi National Park is one of the beautiful Tanzania national parks that travelers can visit for an unforgettable Tanzania safari experience. Mikumi National Park is one of the largest Tanzania national parks located in the southern circuit of Tanzania, which also includes Nyerere National Park from Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park and Katavi National Park.

Mikumi National Park is up to 1,247 square miles in size, inhabited by a variety of wildlife, including all the big 5 animals that are sought after by travelers on Tanzanian safaris and generally African safaris. To enjoy the beauty on a Mikumi National Park safari, there are a number of fees that one has to consider.

The various park fees are levied by the Tanzania National Park Authority, TANAPA, the body responsible for a number of Tanzania national parks, including the northern sector parks of Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Parks, among other Tanzania national parks.

The Park fees are charged per person per day and are categorized according to one’s resident status. There are three different kinds of categories considered by the Tanzania National Park Authority: foreign non-residents, Tanzania residents, and East Africa Community citizens. In addition, age is a factor that is to be considered: those 16 years and above are adults, those 5 to 15 years are children, while persons below 5 years are exempted from paying park fees.

Mikumi National Park Entrance Fees

To be able to access the park, one has to pay Mikumi National Park entrance fees. Mikumi National Park entrance fees are charged per person per day. Mikumi National Park entrance fees are valid for 24 hours if you are staying inside the park and per entry if you are staying outside the park. With your Mikumi National Park entrance fees, you can also enjoy a game drive in the park.

Adult foreign non-residents pay USD per person per day, while children pay $10 per person
Adult foreign residents or expatriates in Tanzania pay USD per person per day, while children pay $5 per person
Adult East Africa Community citizens pay 5,000 Tshs, while children pay 2,000 Tshs per person per day.

Mikumi National Park Camping Fees

There are 2 types of campsites in Mikumi National Park, which are public campsites and seasonal or special campsites. The Mikumi National Park camping fees are as follows:

Mikumi National Park Public Campsite fees:

Adult foreign non-residents pay $30 per person per day, while children pay 5USD per person.
Adult foreign residents or expatriates pay $30 per person and children pay $5 per person, just like foreign non-residents.
Adult East Africa Community citizens pay 5000 Tshs, and children pay 2500 Tshs per person per day.

Mikumi National Park Special and Seasonal Campsite fees are as follows:

For both foreign non-residents and residents/expatriates, adults pay $50 per person, while children pay $10 per person per night.
Adult East Africa Community citizens pay 15000 tshs, while children pay 7500 tshs per person per night.

Mikumi National Park Concession Fees

For travelers that are staying inside the park, concession fees are to be paid per person per night. Adult foreign non-residents and foreign residents pay $25 per person per night, while children pay $10 per person per night. East Africa community citizens pay 20,000 tshs for adults and children pay 5,000 tshs, all per night.

Apart from the above, there are other Mikumi National Park activity fees to be considered should one look to enjoy them.

Important to note is that all the above Mikumi National Park fees are exclusive of the 18% VAT. Fees once paid are not refundable.

Mikumi National Park is an amazing and unique Tanzanian national park that you should consider visiting for an out-of-this-world safari experience. Reach out to your trusted Tanzania safari planner, like Focus East Africa Tours for an unforgettable Mikumi National Park safari experience.