{"id":331,"date":"2026-07-02T14:50:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/cost-of-travel-in-tanzania\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T09:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T09:30:38","slug":"cost-of-travel-in-tanzania","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/tanzania\/practical-info\/cost-of-travel-in-tanzania\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost of travel in Tanzania"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                                                            \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><h2>How much does travelling in Tanzania cost?<\/h2>\n<h4>Travelling in Tanzania can be surprisingly affordable, but your total budget depends a lot on how you travel. National park fees, accommodation style and transport choices all make a big difference. <\/h4>\n<h4>On this page, you\u2019ll find a realistic overview of travel costs in Tanzania, including accommodation, camping, food, fuel, park fees and daily budgets for self-drive travel. The estimates are based on the routes and travel styles we see most often at Roadtrip Africa.<\/h4><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-1\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-8.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-8.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Covered on this page:<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-a-realistic-daily-budget-for-tanzania\">What is a realistic daily budget for Tanzania?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#is-tanzania-expensive-for-safari-travel\">Is Tanzania expensive for safari travel?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-much-do-accommodation-and-lodges-cost\">How much do accommodation and lodges cost?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-much-does-camping-cost-in-tanzania\">How much does camping cost in Tanzania?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-do-food-and-drinks-cost-in-tanzania\">What do food and drinks cost in Tanzania?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-expensive-are-fuel-and-transport\">How expensive are fuel and transport?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-are-tanzanias-national-park-fees\">What are Tanzania&#039;s national park fees?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#can-you-travel-tanzania-on-a-budget\">Can you travel Tanzania on a budget?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-much-cash-should-you-bring-to-tanzania\">How much cash should you bring to Tanzania?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#do-credit-cards-work-in-tanzania\">Do credit cards work in Tanzania?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#money-saving-tips-for-self-drive-travel-in-tanzania\">Money-saving tips for self-drive travel in Tanzania<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"what-is-a-realistic-daily-budget-for-tanzania\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>What is a realistic daily budget for Tanzania?<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Your travel budget in Tanzania depends mainly on four things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Whether you camp or stay in lodges<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>How many national parks you visit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Whether you travel independantly or with a guide<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>If you travel in high or low season<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"min-width: 189px\">\n<colgroup>\n<col style=\"min-width: 25px\">\n<col style=\"width: 164px\"><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Travel style<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Average budget pp\/day<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Budget travel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 110 &#8211; 250<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mid-range self-drive trip<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 250 &#8211; 350<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Higher-end safari travel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 350+<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt\">These estimates include accommodation, transport, food and park fees. International flights are usually not included.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.38;margin-top: 12pt;margin-bottom: 12pt\">At Roadtrip Africa, we base these numbers on real <a data-router-slot=\"disabled\" href=\"\/tanzania\/self-drive-tours\/\" title=\"Self-drive tours\" data-destination-id=\"d3b25766-94a2-4d8e-b642-7ee3787a653c\" data-destination-type=\"page\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">self-drive trips through Tanzania<\/a>, including popular routes around Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"is-tanzania-expensive-for-safari-travel\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Is Tanzania expensive for safari travel?<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Yes, Tanzania is one of the more expensive safari destinations in Africa, mainly because of national park fees and accommodation inside the parks. Places like Serengeti and Ngorongoro are world-famous safari destinations, and prices reflect that.<\/p>\n<p>That said, your total budget depends a lot on how you travel. A self-drive safari with camping is much more affordable than a fully organised luxury safari.<\/p>\n<p>Outside the national parks, Tanzania is generally reasonably priced for food, local transport and accommodation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/tanzania-geena-truman-07-1024x683.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Tanzania Geena Truman 07\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/tanzania-geena-truman-07-1024x683.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"how-much-do-accommodation-and-lodges-cost\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>How much do accommodation and lodges cost?<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Accommodation prices in Tanzania vary widely depending on location and comfort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As a general guideline for<strong> lodges inside the parks <\/strong>(double room with breakfast)<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"min-width: 50px\">\n<colgroup>\n<col style=\"min-width: 25px\">\n<col style=\"min-width: 25px\"><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Type of stay<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Average price per night<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Budget<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Up to USD 150<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mid-range<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 150 &#8211; 400<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>High-end<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 400+ (usually full board)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"985\" style=\"font-weight: bolder;font-family: Arsenal;font-size: 15px;font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;white-space: normal\">Looking to save money?<\/strong><br \/>Accommodation <strong>outside the parks<\/strong> is much cheaper. You\u2019ll find plenty of guesthouses and mid-range hotels at lower rates, without sacrificing comfort.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"how-much-does-camping-cost-in-tanzania\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>How much does camping cost in Tanzania?<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Camping is one of the best ways to lower your travel budget in Tanzania, especially during a self-drive safari.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Campsite prices usually range between <strong>USD 20 and USD 80<\/strong> per night, depending on the type of campsite (public, private or special) and the location (inside or outside a national park, for example).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At Roadtrip Africa, we offer fully equipped <a data-router-slot=\"disabled\" href=\"\/tanzania\/practical-info\/camping\/\" title=\"Camping\" data-destination-id=\"2eb2748f-8367-469c-af73-ff9d693c066f\" data-destination-type=\"guidePage\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">camping gear<\/a> for travellers who want more flexibility and lower accommodation costs during their road trip through Tanzania.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/img_20210206_180634-2-1024x768.jpg.webp\" alt=\"IMG 20210206 180634~2\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/img_20210206_180634-2-1024x768.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"what-do-food-and-drinks-cost-in-tanzania\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>What do food and drinks cost in Tanzania?<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Food in Tanzania can be very affordable, especially when eating local meals.<\/p>\n<p>Typical prices are:<\/p>\n<table class=\"c2\">\n<colgroup>\n<col \/>\n<col \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Item<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Average price<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Local meal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 3 &#8211; 8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Dinner at a tourist lodge<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 15 &#8211; 30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Beer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 2 &#8211; 4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Soft drink<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 1 &#8211; 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Bottled water<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 0.50 &#8211; 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>A 10% tip is generous and always appreciated. Most places share tips among all staff, so if the service made you smile, don\u2019t hold back.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/mark-brand-photographer-07-1024x576.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Mark Brand (Photographer) 07\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/mark-brand-photographer-07-1024x576.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"how-expensive-are-fuel-and-transport\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>How expensive are fuel and transport?<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Fuel is a big cost during a self-drive safari because distances in Tanzania are long.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1917\">Petrol and diesel prices are usually around:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1944\">\n<li>\n<p>USD 1.10\u20131.50 per litre<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2153\">The total fuel budget depends on your route and vehicle. <a data-router-slot=\"disabled\" href=\"\/tanzania\/self-drive-tours\/northern-circuit\/\" title=\"Northern Circuit\" data-destination-id=\"864ea826-8b3b-498b-b890-1fdfd7929098\" data-destination-type=\"page\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">A Northern Circuit road trip<\/a> with Serengeti and Ngorongoro often requires several hundred kilometres of driving.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2309\">For travellers who prefer not to drive themselves, Roadtrip Africa also offers <a data-router-slot=\"disabled\" href=\"\/tanzania\/practical-info\/car-rental-with-driver-guide\/\" title=\"Car rental with driver - guide\" data-destination-id=\"9bde8499-9145-4695-8070-6106d4efdf7f\" data-destination-type=\"guidePage\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">driver-guides<\/a> for around \u20ac60 per day.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"what-are-tanzanias-national-park-fees\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>What are Tanzania&#8217;s national park fees?<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>National park fees are one of the biggest travel expenses in Tanzania.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Examples of current entrance fees (May 2026):&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"c2\">\n<colgroup>\n<col \/>\n<col \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>National park<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Entry fee<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Serengeti<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 82.60<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tarangire<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lake Manyara<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ngorongoro Conservation Area<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 70.80<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ngorongoro Crater fee<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>USD 295 per vehicle<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Additional fees may apply for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Camping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Ranger services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Night drives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Walking safaris<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Park fees are usually charged per person per 24 hours. For a full overview of entrance fees for Tanzania&#8217;s National Parks, head to the&nbsp;<a data-router-slot=\"disabled\" href=\"\/tanzania\/practical-info\/national-parks\/\" title=\"National Parks\" data-destination-id=\"e0334ea6-b559-4fd9-977c-409934b88c89\" data-destination-type=\"guidePage\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">National Parks guide<\/a> on our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/tanzania-geena-truman-19-2-1024x683.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Tanzania Geena Truman 19\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/tanzania-geena-truman-19-2-1024x683.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"can-you-travel-tanzania-on-a-budget\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Can you travel Tanzania on a budget?<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Yes, but it helps to plan carefully.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The easiest ways to reduce costs are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Camping instead of staying in lodges<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Limiting the number of safari parks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Travelling outside <a data-router-slot=\"disabled\" href=\"\/tanzania\/practical-info\/best-time-to-visit-tanzania\/\" title=\"Best time to visit Tanzania\" data-destination-id=\"e8b349e4-fcf1-46b7-b110-be0e9b5a8bd3\" data-destination-type=\"guidePage\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">peak season<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Self-driving instead of booking a private safari pacakage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Spending more time outside the Northern Circuit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tanzania is not a classic backpacker destination, but as an independent traveller you can still keep costs manageable by making smart choices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/ignacio-texeira-and-valentina-08.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Ignacio Texeira And Valentina 08\" width=\"828\" height=\"621\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/ignacio-texeira-and-valentina-08.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"how-much-cash-should-you-bring-to-tanzania\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>How much cash should you bring to Tanzania?<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><strong>Heads-up: Tanzania is a cash-based economy<\/strong><br \/>While you can pay park entrance fees by credit card, almost everything else is cash only.<\/p>\n<p>Cash is especially important for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Smaller towns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Fuel stations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Tips<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Village fees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Ranger fees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Local markets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We recommend bringing some Euros or US Dollars in cash for the unexpected. You can exchange them easily at a Forex Bureau in most towns. Only notes printed after 2009 are accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Some remote areas have unreliable card terminals or weak internet connections, so having backup cash is important.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/img_6298-1024x613.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Tuk Tuk Bagamoyo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"613\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/img_6298-1024x613.jpeg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"do-credit-cards-work-in-tanzania\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Do credit cards work in Tanzania?<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Credit cards work in many hotels, lodges and tourism businesses, especially in larger towns and safari areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Card payments may include extra transaction fees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Internet connections can fail<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Some park fees and ranger fees require cash<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Remote regions may not accept cards at all<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visa cards are generally accepted more often than Mastercard. It&#8217;s always wise to carry some cash as backup.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"583\">ATMs &amp; banks<\/strong><br \/>You\u2019ll find ATMs in larger towns. The most reliable banks are Stanbic, Standard Chartered, Barclays, and CRDB \u2013 they accept Maestro, Visa, and Mastercard.&nbsp;<strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Daily withdrawal limits apply, so it\u2019s smart to carry more than one card.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"money-saving-tips-for-self-drive-travel-in-tanzania\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Money-saving tips for self-drive travel in Tanzania<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Travelling independently already saves money compared to private safari packages. These additional tips can help lower your costs even more:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><a data-router-slot=\"disabled\" href=\"\/tanzania\/practical-info\/camping\/\" title=\"Camping\" data-destination-id=\"2eb2748f-8367-469c-af73-ff9d693c066f\" data-destination-type=\"guidePage\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">Camp&nbsp;<\/a>instead of staying in safari lodges&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Combine expensive parks with cheaper parks like <a data-router-slot=\"disabled\" href=\"\/travel-blog\/safari-in-tarangire\/\" title=\"Safari in Tarangire\" data-destination-id=\"463ed717-f114-47e1-a7cc-43c573c9c638\" data-destination-type=\"blogPost\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">Tarangire<\/a> and Usambara<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Travel in low season, prices drop 25-50%!!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Eat local instead of at an upmarket lodge or beach resort<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Share fuel costs with travel companions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Plan realistic <a data-router-slot=\"disabled\" href=\"\/tanzania\/practical-info\/driving-times-distances\/\" title=\"Driving times &amp; distances\" data-destination-id=\"ebae25f1-fbf8-43da-a29e-9f0e4715c79d\" data-destination-type=\"guidePage\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">driving distances<\/a> to avoid unnecessary fuel use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Buy drinks and snacks at local markets before entering safari parks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Stay longer in one area instead of rushing across the country<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use a smaller vehicle like the <a data-router-slot=\"disabled\" href=\"\/tanzania\/practical-info\/spec-sheet-suzuki-escudo\/\" title=\"Spec sheet: Suzuki Escudo\" data-destination-id=\"48cff139-5f8b-4f3a-bffd-9884bb16eaa4\" data-destination-type=\"guidePage\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">Suzuki Escudo<\/a> if your route allows it<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Book through experienced local specialists to avoid unnecessary permit mistakes or extra fees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At Roadtrip Africa, we regularly help travellers balance budget, comfort and route planning for self-drive safaris in Tanzania. Need a hand?<\/p>\n<p><a data-router-slot=\"disabled\" href=\"\/tanzania\/contact\/\" title=\"Contact\" data-destination-id=\"57e82177-689c-4c4e-9577-1ad04afac1c3\" data-destination-type=\"contact\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\"><strong>Get in touch with our Tanzania experts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/roadtrip-tanzania-1-1024x576.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Roadtrip Tanzania 1\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/roadtrip-tanzania-1-1024x576.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":1970,"menu_order":13,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-331","guide","type-guide","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"feed_page_to_atlas":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/331","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/guide"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/170"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/331\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3057,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/331\/revisions\/3057"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=331"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}