From 1 September 2025, new entry fees came into effect for Zanzibar’s marine conservation zones, as the island’s government revised its tariff structure to support both ocean protection and community development.
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According to the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries, the changes apply to three popular areas: Mnemba Island and the Changuu-Bawe Marine Conservation and Tourism Use Management Area, as well as the Pemba Channel Conservation Area, as previously reported by The Citizen Tanzania.
What travellers can expect
- East African citizens: Sh5 000 (R35) for adults (16+) and Sh2 500 (R18) for children (5–15). Entry remains free for under-fives.
- Non-East African visitors: $10 per adult, $5 per child (5–15).
- Non-East African residents of Tanzania: $5 per adult, $3 per child.
Mnemba Special Area unchanged
One exception is the Mnemba Special Area, where the existing rates remain. Non-East African tourists continue to pay $25 per adult and $10 per child, while East.
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