Mikumi National Park Entry Fees 2025/2026
Mikumi National Park Entry Fees, the Mikumi National Park fees for 2025-2026 are the officially published tariffs by the Tanzania National Park Authority (TANAPA), effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Mikumi National Park is a stunning national park located in southern Tanzania, forming part of the southern circuit safari parks that also encompass Nyerere National Park, formerly known as Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park, and Katavi National Park, all of which contribute to an exceptional Tanzanian safari experience. For those seeking to explore the southern circuit, All Tanzania Safaris is equipped to guide you on this extraordinary safari adventure year-round. Mikumi National Park is the fourth largest national park in Tanzania, encompassing an area of 1,247 square miles. Mikumi National Park is situated in southern Tanzania, north of the Selous Game Reserve in the Morogoro region, bordered by the Uluguru Mountains to the north and the Rubeho Mountains to the southeast.
Mikumi National Park is home to all of the Big Five animals most desired by travelers on a safari in Tanzania. A safari in Mikumi National Park is a gratifying experience that can commence from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar for those seeking a fly-in safari. To fully appreciate the offerings of Mikumi National Park, several fees must be taken into account. The following are the various fees for Mikumi National Park for the years 2025-2026:
Entrance Fees for Mikumi National Park 2025 – 2026
Entrance fees to Mikumi National Park are charged per individual per day and remain valid for 24 hours for those residing within the park; however, if staying outside, fees are incurred for each entry. Upon payment of the park entrance fees, you are permitted to partake in a game drive within Mikumi National Park.
The entrance fees for Mikumi National Park for 2025-2026 are classified based on residency status, which encompasses foreign non-residents, residents, and citizens of the East African Community, as well as age categories: individuals aged 16 and above are deemed adults, those aged 5 to 15 are classified as children, and individuals under 5 years are exempt from any fees for 2023 and 2024, including those for Mikumi National Park.
Adult foreign non-residents are charged $30 per individual per day, while children are charged $10 per individual per day.
Adult expatriates in Tanzania are charged $15 per individual, while children incur a fee of $5 per individual.
Adult citizens of the East African community are charged 5,000 Tshs, while children are charged 2,000 Tshs per person per day. Travelers seeking to partake in a camping safari at Mikumi National Park will incur the following fees for public campsites;
Adult foreign non-residents are charged $30 per individual per day, while children are charged $5 per individual per day.
Adult expatriates in Tanzania are charged $30 per individual, while children incur a fee of $5 per individual.
Adult citizens of the East African community are charged 5,000 Tshs, whereas children are charged 2,500 Tshs per person per day.
Travelers intending to undertake camping safaris in Mikumi National Park at Special and Seasonal Campsites, which necessitate advance reservations, shall incur the following fees;
Adult foreign non-residents and residents/expatriates are charged $50 per person per night, while children incur a fee of $10 per person per night.
Adult citizens of the East African community are charged 15,000 Tshs, whereas children are charged 7,500 Tshs per person per night.
Mikumi National Park Concession Fees for 2025 and 2026
For travelers seeking accommodation within the park, the fee is $25 per adult foreign non-resident and foreign resident, while children are charged $10 per person per night.
Mikumi National Park Fees 2025 – 2026: Citizens of the East African Community are charged 20,000 Tshs for adults and 5,000 Tshs for children per night for wildlife viewing in Mikumi National Park.
Fees for Activities at Mikumi National Park
Walking safaris lasting 1 to 4 hours require adult foreign residents and non-residents to pay $20 per person, while children are charged $10. Citizens of the East African Community are charged 5,000 Tshs per adult and 2,500 Tshs per child.
Night game drives in Mikumi National Park charge foreign non-residents and resident adults $50 per person, while children are charged $25 per person. Citizens of the East African Community are charged 10,000 Tshs per adult and 5,000 Tshs per child.
Adult foreign non-residents and residents/expatriates are charged $25 per person for cycling. Citizens of the East African Community are charged 30,000 Tshs per individual.
Note: All aforementioned Mikumi National Park fees for 2025/2026 are exclusive of 18% VAT. Fees that have been paid are non-refundable.
Mikumi National Park is an exceptional safari destination in Tanzania that visitors can appreciate year-round. Contact a reputable tour operator such as All Tanzania Safaris to facilitate an exceptional safari in Mikumi National Park, with the possibility of incorporating additional destinations like Selous Game Reserve, now referred to as Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, and beyond.