Fees · Destination Guide
A quiet mainland beach base for protected Maziwe reef days and Pangani coast culture
Key fee: Maziwe Marine Reserve entrance: non-East African adult 16+
USD $15 per person per day in 2021 legal schedule; current payable amount unverified
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget separately for the guided boat/dive or course, the protected-area entry permit, lodging and entry-related charges. The 2021 legal schedule lists USD 15 per day for non-East African adults entering a marine reserve, while Kasa has advertised USD 18 per reserve day on course pages; the current payable amount and any tax difference have not been conclusively verified. The authority's MRPS process requires a paid valid entry permit and ID. Mainland arrivals also face a 2026 mandatory inbound insurance premium, and registered lodging collects a 1% bed-night tourism levy. No local activity should be booked assuming reserve fees are included unless the quote explicitly says so.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maziwe Marine Reserve entrance: non-East African adult 16+ | USD $15 per person per day in 2021 legal schedule; current payable amount unverified One reserve-entry day under published schedule | Foreign non-East African adults entering Maziwe Marine Reserve | Marine Parks and Reserves MRPS portal or authorized operator using the official permit workflow | Government Notice 496B (2021) specifies marine reserve, not marine park, rates. MRPS issues an entry permit to show with ID. An operator's published USD 18 charge may reflect a different payable total; no underlying reason is established. Confirm the live bill and itemization. |
| Maziwe Marine Reserve entrance: other visitor categories | 2021 schedule: ages 5-15 non-East African USD $10; under 5 free; resident non-East African adult USD $10; East African adult TZS 10,000 One reserve-entry day under published schedule | Children, residents and East African citizen categories as described in the statute | Marine Parks and Reserves MRPS portal or authorized operator | Ages, residency credentials and category eligibility must be verified with reserve authority. No unverified currency conversions are supplied. |
| Operator-advertised reserve surcharge | USD $18 per reserve day advertised by Kasa; not confirmed government tariff Per reserve day in selected operator course descriptions | Selected Kasa scuba course and trial-dive products | Quoted by the operator; request receipt and official permit | Kasa Open Water and Discover Scuba descriptions mention USD 18. Compare with the official reserve fee and request a current invoice showing any operator, tax or collection component separately; do not assume cause or universal applicability. |
| Foreign visitor inbound travel insurance for mainland entry | TZS equivalent to USD $44 per eligible visitor, subject to NIC exemptions Up to 92 days per published September 2026 notice | Eligible foreign arrivals through mainland Tanzania, excluding EAC/SADC partner-state residents under current NIC guidance | National Insurance Corporation inbound insurance channel for entry via mainland Tanzania | The Ministry of Finance designated NIC for mainland entry and ZIC for Zanzibar entry. Check any lawful exemptions with the provider. This is not a substitute for dive accident/recompression insurance. The current NIC FAQ excludes residents of EAC or SADC partner states and quotes the TZS equivalent of USD 44 for up to 92 days with multiple entries. UK guidance says the first Tanzanian port of entry determines NIC mainland or ZIC Zanzibar purchase; verify eligibility and retain the certificate rather than assuming two policies are required. |
| Tourism development bed-night levy | 1% of room tariff Per tourist room night or day stay in covered registered accommodation | Visitors at facilities subject to the mainland Tourism Development Levy regulations | Collected by registered tourism accommodation or designated tourism facility | The 2025 amendment specifies 1% of room tariff, collected and remitted by the accommodation. Ask if the levy is included in the quoted room rate; do not confuse it with Zanzibar-specific charges. |
| Tanzania visa where required | Often USD $50 for ordinary single entry; US-citizen multiple-entry category USD $100; nationality-specific Depends on visa class and immigration approval | Travelers whose nationality requires a paid visa | Official Tanzania Immigration eVisa service | Consult the official Immigration guidelines before submission; do not assume every nationality needs the same class or price. |
| Guided Maziwe scuba, snorkel or training | Operator quote required; selected published courses are indicative only Per actual reserved excursion or course | Scuba, snorkeling and instructional participants | Directly with a currently verified local operator | Kasa advertises an Open Water training price of USD 550 plus a stated USD 36 for two reserve days and Discover Scuba has advertised USD 200 plus reserve fee. Live dates, exact inclusions and current prices are unconfirmed. Obtain an itemized quote, permits and cancellation terms. |
Fee
One reserve-entry day under published schedule
Government Notice 496B (2021) specifies marine reserve, not marine park, rates. MRPS issues an entry permit to show with ID. An operator's published USD 18 charge may reflect a different payable total; no underlying reason is established. Confirm the live bill and itemization.
One reserve-entry day under published schedule
Ages, residency credentials and category eligibility must be verified with reserve authority. No unverified currency conversions are supplied.
Per reserve day in selected operator course descriptions
Kasa Open Water and Discover Scuba descriptions mention USD 18. Compare with the official reserve fee and request a current invoice showing any operator, tax or collection component separately; do not assume cause or universal applicability.
Up to 92 days per published September 2026 notice
The Ministry of Finance designated NIC for mainland entry and ZIC for Zanzibar entry. Check any lawful exemptions with the provider. This is not a substitute for dive accident/recompression insurance. The current NIC FAQ excludes residents of EAC or SADC partner states and quotes the TZS equivalent of USD 44 for up to 92 days with multiple entries. UK guidance says the first Tanzanian port of entry determines NIC mainland or ZIC Zanzibar purchase; verify eligibility and retain the certificate rather than assuming two policies are required.
Per tourist room night or day stay in covered registered accommodation
The 2025 amendment specifies 1% of room tariff, collected and remitted by the accommodation. Ask if the levy is included in the quoted room rate; do not confuse it with Zanzibar-specific charges.
Depends on visa class and immigration approval
Consult the official Immigration guidelines before submission; do not assume every nationality needs the same class or price.
Per actual reserved excursion or course
Kasa advertises an Open Water training price of USD 550 plus a stated USD 36 for two reserve days and Discover Scuba has advertised USD 200 plus reserve fee. Live dates, exact inclusions and current prices are unconfirmed. Obtain an itemized quote, permits and cancellation terms.