PARK ENTRY FEES

These are the official park entry fees per person per day for 2024. They are subject to change without notice. Please use this page as a guideline only and check costs before your departure.

Category A National Parks – per person per day
National Park Zambian citizens (kwacha) Residents / SADC nationals (US dollars) International visitors (US dollars) Self-drivers: residents and non-residents (US dollars)
South Luangwa K41.70 $20 $25 $30
Lower Zambezi K41.70 $20 $25 $30
North Luangwa K33.60 $15 $20 $25
Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls) K25.20 $5 $10 $15
Category B National Parks – per person per day
National Park Zambian citizens (kwacha) Residents / SADC nationals (US dollars) International visitors (US dollars)
Kafue K33.60 $15 $20
Lochinvar K25.20 $7 $10
Nsumbu K25.20 $7 $10
Kasanka K25.20 $7 $10
Luambe K33.60 $10 $15
West Lunga K25.20 $5 $10
Blue Lagoon K25.20 $5 $10
Category B National Parks – per person per day
National Park Zambian citizens (kwacha) Residents and SADC nationals (kwacha) International visitors (US dollars)
All other national parks K16.80 K25.20 $5
Vehicles and Vessels – per vehicle or vessel per day
Type Local registration (kwacha) Foreign registration (US dollars)
Vehicle under 3 tons net K25.50 $15
Vehicle over 3 tons net K42.00 $30
Vessel under 50hp K25.50 $15
Vessel over 50hp K42.00 $30
Aircraft K166.80 $50
Mooring in national park K42.00 $30 per person per day
Activities – per person per day
Zambian citizens and residents (kwacha) Non-residents (US dollars)
Boating K52.20 $20
Canoeing and rafting K42.00 $20
Camping K31.50 $5
Angling K31.50 $30

Important notes

  • ‘A day’ means the period from 6am to 6pm.
  • Children under five do not pay for entry to national parks.
  • Children aged five to 13 pay 50% of the entry fee to national parks.
  • A canoe trip consists of a maximum of three canoes (two clients’ canoes and one guide’s canoe).
  • Aircraft entry or landing fee includes all the days the aircraft remains in the national park or wildlife sanctuary.