Namibia is increasing its entry fees for foreign visitors to major national parks and reserves by 86%, effective April 1.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism confirmed that fees for adult foreign nationals visiting top-tier attractions will increase from N$150 (US$9.40) to N$280 (US$17.50) per person per day.
The attractions include Etosha National Park, Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Dorob National Park, Namib Naukluft Park (except for Sandwich Harbour), Tsau/Khaeb National Park, Skeleton Coast Park and the Waterberg Plateau.
Fees for SADC adult visitors will rise from N$100 (US$6.30) to N$180 (US$11.30).
The daily fee for vehicles is as follows:
- 2-10 seats from N$50 (US$3.15) to N$60 (US$3.80)
- 11-25 seats from N$100 (US$6.30) to N$150 (US$9.45)
- 26-50 seats from N$400 (US$25) to N$600 (US$37.60),
- Larger vehicles from N$700 (US$43.80) to N$1 000 (US$62.60)