> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.travel-info.co.zw/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Zimbabwe National Park Fees 2026 > Official 2026 ZimParks conservation fees for Hwange, Mana Pools, Victoria Falls Rainforest, Matobo, Gonarezhou and more, plus vehicle and camping fees. **A day visit to a Zimbabwean national park costs between US$12 and US$58 per person for international visitors in 2026.** The Victoria Falls Rainforest is the most expensive at US$58. Hwange and Mana Pools are US$24 a day. These are the official conservation fees set by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks), and they include VAT. **Written by [Bryan Fawcett](/about-this-guide).** > [!NOTE] > > **Last reviewed: 21 October 2026** against the official ZimParks 2026 tariff, ["De-Gazetted Tariff 2026"](https://www.zimparks.org.zw/media/2026/02/De-Gazetted-Tariff-2026.pdf) (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. Each rate has two prices. The **day visitor** price applies if you enter and leave the same day. The **staying overnight** price applies to each day you stay inside the park, at a ZimParks camp or a lodge within the park. Lodges often include park fees in their rates, so ask before you pay twice. ## Conservation fees by park (US\$ per person per day) | Park | International day | International overnight | SADC day | SADC overnight | Local day | Local overnight | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | | [Victoria Falls Rainforest](/destinations/victoria-falls) (main gate) | 58 | — | 35 | — | 7 | — | | [Mana Pools](/destinations/mana-pools) (incl. Sapi, Chewore) | 24 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 8 | | [Hwange](/destinations/hwange-national-park) (Main Camp, Robins, Sinamatella) | 24 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | | [Matusadona](/destinations/matusadona-national-park) | 24 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 10 | | [Gonarezhou](/destinations/gonarezhou) | 30 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | | Kazuma Pan | 24 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | | [Zambezi National Park](/destinations/zambezi-national-park) (land) | 18 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 3 | | [Zambezi National Park](/destinations/zambezi-national-park) (river) | 12 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 3 | | [Matobo](/destinations/matobo-hills) | 18 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | | Umfurudzi | 18 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 3 | | [Nyanga](/destinations/nyanga) | 12 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 2 | | [Chimanimani](/destinations/chimanimani) | 12 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | | [Chizarira](/destinations/chizarira-national-park) | 12 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 2 | | [Chinhoyi Caves](/destinations/chinhoyi-caves) | 12 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | | [Lake Chivero](/destinations/lake-chivero) | 12 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | | Kariba (ZimParks areas) | 12 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 2 | Source: ZimParks De-Gazetted Tariff 2026, pp. 12–14. "—" means the fee is for day entry only. > [!TIP] > > **Victoria Falls Rainforest extras:** the VIP gate costs US$174 for international visitors, US$87 for SADC visitors and US$30 for locals. Moonlight (lunar rainbow) viewing costs US$116, US$81 and US$15. The Zambian side of the falls is run separately, by Zambia, with its own fees. ### 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. | Park | Foreign-registered car, day | Foreign-registered car, overnight | Zimbabwe-registered car, day | Zimbabwe-registered car, overnight | | - | - | - | - | - | | Hwange, Mana Pools, Zambezi, Matobo, Chizarira, Nyanga, Kariba | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | | Chimanimani, Lake Chivero and other smaller parks | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | | Matusadona | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | | Gonarezhou | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | "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. | Campsite | International | Local | | - | - | - | | Hwange camping or caravan site (per site, up to 3 people) | 23 | 12 | | Hwange bush camps (per person per night) | 35 | 24 | | Hwange exclusive picnic sites, e.g. Shumba, Masuma, Mandavu (per site, up to 6) | 235 | 165 | | Mana Pools, Nyamepi standard site | 120 | 70 | | Mana Pools, Nyamepi riverfront site (up to 6 people) | 155 | 110 | | Mana Pools exclusive camps (per site, up to 6 people) | 235 | 165 | | Mana Pools, Chitake 1 and 3B (per site) | 355 | 215 | | Zambezi National Park camping (per person per night) | 35 | 25 | | Matobo (Maleme) camping (per person) | 12 | 8 | | Lake Chivero camping (per person) | 12 | 8 | | Chimanimani mountain hut or campsite (per person) | 12 | 8 | | Chizarira exclusive camping (per person per night) | 40 | 25 | Book ZimParks camps and lodges through [ZimParks](https://www.zimparks.org.zw) 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](/essentials/currency-and-money). * **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. ## Related guides > **[National parks and reserves](/wildlife/national-parks-and-reserves)** > **[Safari planning](/planning/safari-planning)** > **[Travel advice and safety](/essentials/travel-advice)** ## Sources * [Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) — De-Gazetted Tariff 2026](https://www.zimparks.org.zw/media/2026/02/De-Gazetted-Tariff-2026.pdf), published February 2026 * [ZimParks — Victoria Falls Rainforest fees, October 2025 (for the 2025–2026 comparison)](https://www.zimparks.org.zw/media/2025/10/Rainforest-Fees.pdf), October 2025 Premium booking partner Plan your Zimbabwe safari trip with a local Moses Adventures builds tailored Zimbabwe trips and has visited every destination they sell. Share your dates and budget for a quote. 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