Last reviewed: 21 October 2026 against the official ZimParks 2026 tariff, “De-Gazetted Tariff 2026” (published February 2026). Fees change, usually in January. Check with ZimParks or your lodge before you travel.
Who pays which rate
ZimParks charges three rates:- International: visitors from outside the SADC region, including the UK, US, Europe and Australia.
- SADC: citizens of Southern African Development Community countries, such as South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Mozambique. Carry your passport to prove it.
- Local: Zimbabwean citizens and residents.
Conservation fees by park (US$ per person per day)
Children
The 2026 tariff does not list a separate child rate for national park conservation fees. Ask at the gate or check with your lodge or operator.Vehicle fees (US$ per vehicle per day)
You pay these on top of the per-person fees when you drive yourself into a park.
“Car” covers saloons, pick-ups and 4x4s. A minibus (up to 25 seats) costs US$30 a day if foreign-registered, and a trailer or caravan adds US$10 a day. Overland trucks pay US$100 a day.
Camping fees (US$)
ZimParks publishes camping fees as international / local prices.
Book ZimParks camps and lodges through ZimParks directly. Popular sites such as Mana Pools’ Nyamepi riverfront and Chitake fill up months ahead in the dry season.
Paying park fees
- Pay in US dollars. Bring cash in small, clean notes, because card machines at remote gates are not always working. See our money guide.
- Keep your receipt. Rangers may ask to see it inside the park, and you need it when you leave.
- Fees went up in 2026. Most 2026 prices are about 15% higher than in the 2025 tariff (the Rainforest went from US$50 to US$58 for international visitors), and the 2026 tariff states that its prices include VAT. Older guidebooks and websites often still show 2025 prices.