Zanzibar, Tanzania | Introduced New Entry Fees for Marine Conservation and Protected Areas

The Government of Zanzibar, a Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa, has introduced new entry fees for selected Marine Conservation and Protected areas, an implementation that came into force on  September 1, 2025.

According to the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fishieris of Zanzibar, this initiative aims to strengthen marine conservation efforts and ensure increased benefits for surrounding communities, a move that reflects Zanzibar’s broader focus on sustainable eco - tourism and marine biodiversity preservation across its coastal zones. 

,The revised tariff applies to sites including the Mnemba Island Conservation Area (MIMCA), famous for its thriving coral gardens, rich fish species, nesting green turtles, and dolphins, making it a premier East African destination for diving and snorkeling, and Menai Bay Conservation Area (MBCA), Zanzibar’s largest marine protected area, well known for its tropical marine environment comprising extensive coral reefs,  tropical fish, sea grasses and mangrove forests.

Other areas include Chumbe, a private island in the Mjini Magharibi region situated in the Zanzibar Channel, well known for its exceptional coral reefs Sanctuary, Forest Reserve and ecological innovation, Changuu - Bawe Conservation Area, Zanzibar’s sixth Marine Protected Area, a new reserve that bans all fishing within its boundaries to give the once - abundant coral reefs a chance to heal and thrive again,  and the Pemba Channel Conservation Area (PECCA), known for its high biodiversity, including seagrass beds, coral reefs, vast mangrove forests and diverse marine life like cetaceans, sharks and turtles.

East African citizens will pay Sh5.000 per adult and Sh.2.500 for children aged 5 -15, while non - East African visitors will be charged $10 per adult and $5 per child. Discounts apply for East - African residents of Tanzania at $5 per adult and $3 per child : entry remain free for children under five.

The Meneba Special Area located about 3 km off the northeast coast of Unguja retains its existing rarre structure, with different fees ranging from $10 to $25 depending on residency and nationality.

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