National Parks in Tanzania Entrance Fee 2024/2025

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Below is the entrne fee for each National Park and Conservancies in Tanzania:

1.  Conservation Fees per person per day

PEAK SEASONLOW SEASONAL
(16th May – 14th March)(15th March – 15th May)
a)  Conservation fee for Serengeti, Nyerere,EACNon EAExpatriate/EACNon EAExpatriate/
Lake Manyara, Tarangire and ArushaCitizenTZ ResidentsCitizenTZ Residents
(Tshs)(Tshs)
National Parks(US $)(US $)(US $)(US $)
  
i)  Serengeti and Nyerere National Parks       
a)  Of or above the age of 16 years10,000703510,00060 30
b)  Between the age of 5 and 15 years2,00020102,00020 10
c)  Children below the age of 5 yearsFreeFreeFreeFreeFree Free
ii) Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Arusha       
National Parks10,000502510,00045 22.5
a)  Of or above the age of 16 years 
b)  Between the age of 5 and 15 years2,000157.52,00015 7.5
c)  Children below the age of 5 yearsFreeFreeFreeFreeFree Free
    JULY – JUNE  
b)  Conservation fee for other parks per person per dayEACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
(Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
i)  Kilimanjaro National Park       
a) Of or above the age of 16 years  10,00070  35
b) Between the age of 5 and 15 years  2,00020  10
c) Children below the age of 5 years  FreeFree  Free
  1. Katavi, Mikumi, Ruaha, Rubondo Island, Saadani, Kitulo, Mkomazi, Udzungwa Mountains, Burigi-Chato, Ibanda-Kyerwa, Rumanyika-Karagwe Saanane Island National Parks
a)Of or above the age of 16 years5,0003015
b)Between the age of 5 and 15 year2,000105
c)Children below the age of 5 yearsFreeFreeFree
iii) Gombe National Park   
a)Of or above the age of 16 years10,00010050
b)Between the age of 5 and 15 years2,0002010
c)Children below the age of 5 yearsFreeFreeFree
iv) Mahale National Park   
a)Of or above the age of 16 years5,0008040
b)Between the age of 5 and 15 years2,0002010
c)Children below the age of 5 yearsFreeFreeFree

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2.  Camping Fees

     JULY – JUNE  
a)  Public Campsite per personal per night EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
    (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
i)Public Campsite       
 Kilimanjaro National Park       
 a)  Of or above the age of 16 years  10,00050  50
 b)  Between the age of 5 and 15 years  5,00010  10
 c)  Children below the age of 5 years  FreeFree  Free
 Other National Parks except Ugalla River and Kigosi      
 a)  Of or above the age of 16 years  5,00030  30
 b)  Between the age of 5 and 15 years  2,5005  5
 c)  Children below the age of 5 years  FreeFree  Free
 Ugalla River and Kigosi National Parks       
 a)  Of or above the age of 16 years  5,00030  30
 b)  Between the age of 5 and 15 years  3,00020  20
 c)  Children below the age of 5 years  FreeFree  Free
   PEAK SEASONLOW SEASONAL
   (July – September)(October – June)
b)  Special and Seasonal Campsite fee for       
 Serengeti, Nyerere, Tarangire, ArushaEACNon EAExpatriate/EACNon EAExpatriate/
 and Lake Manyara National ParksCitizenTZ ResidentsCitizenTZ Residents
 (Tshs)(Tshs)
 (Prior booking is required) per person(US $)(US $)(US $) (US $)
    
 per night       
i)Special Campsite       
 a)  Of or above the age of 16 years10,000606010,00050 50
 b)  Between the age of 5 and 15 years5,000555,00010 10
 c)  Children below the age of 5 yearsFreeFreeFreeFreeFree Free
ii)Seasonal Campsite       
 a)  Of or above the age of 16 years15,000606015,00050 50
 b)  Between the age of 5 and 15 years7,50010107,50010 10
 c)  Children below the age of 5 yearsFreeFreeFreeFreeFree Free
c)  Special Campsite fees applicable to all national parks (JULY – JUNE)  
 except Serengeti, Nyerere, Tarangire, Arusha, UgallaEACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
 River and Kigosi, National Parks (Prior booking is
 (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
 required) per person per night  
        
 i)  Of or above the age of 16 years  10,00050  50
 ii)  Between the age of 5 and 15 years  5,00010  10
 iii)  Children below the age of 5 years  FreeFree  Free

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  • Seasonal Campsite fee applicable to all national parks except Serengeti, Nyerere, Tarangire, Arusha and Lake Manyara National Parks (Prior booking is required)
i) Of or above the age of 16 years15,0005050
ii) Between the age of 5 and 15 years7,5001010
iii)  Children below the age of 5 yearsFreeFreeFree
  • Fly Campsites applicable to all National Parks except Ugalla River and Kigosi (Prior booking is required)
i)Of or above the age of 16 years5,0005050
ii)Between the age of 5 and 15 years2,5001010
  • Special/Fly Campsites in Ugalla River and Kigosi National Parks (Prior booking is required)
i)Of or above the age of 16 years10,0005050
ii)Between the age of 5 and 15 years5,0001010
g)  Mt. Kilimanjaro Crater Camping10,000100100
  • Sport Fishing (allowed only between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.) specific guidelines applied

(JULY – JUNE)

a)  Burigi-Chato, Ibanda-Kyerwa, Rumanyika- Karagwe,EACNon EA Citizen Expatriate/ TZ
Gombe, Mahale, Saadani, Nyerere and Rubondo Island 
(Tshs)(US $) Residents (US $)
National Parks (per person per day) 
    
i)  Of or above the age of 16 years10,00025 25
ii)  Between the age of 5 and 15 years5,00010 10
b)  Ugalla River and Kigosi National Parks (Catch and10,00010 10
release per person per day)    
c)  Saanane Island National park10,00020 20
i)Of or above the age of 16 years 
ii)Between the age of 12 and 15 years5,00010 10
iii)Hiring of sport fishing boat for 2 hours100,00050 50
iv) Hiring of fishing rod (per rod) per day in respective national10,00020 20
 parks    
4. Walking Safaris (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
  (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
i)Short walks (1 to 4 hours) for adults5,00020 20
ii)Short walks for children of or above 12 years2,50010 10
iii)Long walks (above 4 hours) for adults10,00025 25
iv)Long walks for children of or above 12 years5,00015 15
5.  Guide/Ranger Service Fees Per Group per day (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
  (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
i)  Ranger service fee for climbing Mt Meru10,00015 15
ii)  Guide fee in all parks except Kilimanjaro5,00020 20
iii) Guide fee in Nyerere, Ugalla River and Kigosi30,00040 40

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6.  Parks Accommodation Facilities

(JULY – JUNE)

Huts, Hostel, Rest Houses And Bandas Fees (rates areEACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
payable per person per night) Prior booking is required(Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
a)Kilimanjaro (Mandara, Horombo and Kibo huts)   
 i)  Of or above the age of 16 years5,0006060
 ii)  Between the age of 5 and 15 years2,5002020
b)Arusha National Park-Miriakamba and Saddle   
 i)  Of or above the age of 16 years5,0003030
 ii)  Between the age of 5 and 15 years2,0001010
c)Manyara and Ruaha (old) Bandas15,0003030
d)Hostels: Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Nyerere,5,0001010
 Serengeti, Mikumi, Ruaha and Gombe National Parks(Strictly   
 for organised groups prior booking is required)   
e)Rest House: Serengeti, Nyerere, Tarangire, Ruaha, Arusha20,0003030
 and Katavi National Parks   
  • Rest house, Bandas and Tents Burigi-Chato, Ibanda-Kyerwa, Rumanyika-Karagwe, Rubondo Island National Parks
 i)  Of or above the age of 16 years25,0003535
 ii)  Between the age of 5 and 15 years15,0001515
 iii) Tents provided by park:-20,0003030
 – Of or above the age of 16 years
 – Between the age of 5 and 15 years10,0001515
g)Rest House: Gombe10,0002020
h)  Saadani Bandas, Tents and Rest House   
 i)  Bandas above the age of 16 years30,0004040
 Bandas Between the age of 5 and 15 years15,0002020
 ii)  Tents above the age of 16 years20,0003030
 Tents Between the age of 5 and 15 years10,0001515
 iii) Rest House above the age of 16 years30,0005050
 Rest House Between the age of 5 and 15 years15,0002525
i)Bandas: Mahale20,0004040
j)   Rest House in Udzungwa30,0005050
k)  Mikumi Bandas and Rest House   
 (B&B)-(Single)30,0005050
 (B&B)-(Double)40,0007575
 Mikumi Rest House and Bandas for Children15,0001010
l)   Mikumi Guest rooms (Single)20,0003030
 (Double)30,0004545
m)  Ruaha cottages, self contained (B&B)50,000100100
 Family: 2 adult, 2 children)
 (Single with sitting room) per head35,0005050
 (Single without sitting room) per head25,0005050
n)  Gombe National Park tented camps and memorial House40,0005050
 i)  Kasekela luxury tented camp (shared 2 pax per tent)
 ii)  Kasekela Luxury Tented Camp (Suit)50,0006060
 iii) Jane Goodall Memorial House10,0003535

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7.  Rescue Fee for Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru per (JULY – JUNE)  
EACNon EA Citizen Expatriate/ TZ
 person per day   
    (Tshs)(US $) Residents (US $)
 Rescue fee is payable per person per trip and is non-refundable2,00020  20
8.Canoeing per person per 2 hours   (JULY – JUNE)  
  EACNon EA Citizen Expatriate/ TZ
    (Tshs)(US $) Residents (US $)
 a) Nyerere, Arusha and Lake Manyara National Parks     
 i)  Of or above the age of 16 years  5,00020  20
 ii)  Between the age of 5 and 15 years  2,00010  10
 b) Mahale, Burigi-Chato, Rumanyika-Karagwe, and Rubondo5,00010  10
 Island National Parks (Maximum 3 hours)       
   PEAK SEASONLOW SEASONAL
9.Hotel Concession Fees(July – September)(October – June)
EACNon EAExpatriate/EACNon EAExpatriate/
  (Tshs)CitizenTZ Residents(Tshs)CitizenTZ Residents
   (US $)(US $) (US $) (US $)
 a) Serengeti and Nyerere National Parks       
 i)  Per person per night for adults30,000606030,00050 50
 (16 years and above)       
 ii)  Per person per night for children10,000101010,00010 10
 (5-15 years)       
     (JULY – JUNE)  
    EACNon EA Citizen Expatriate/ TZ
    (Tshs)(US $) Residents (US $)
  • Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Arusha and Kilimanjaro National Parks
i)Per person per night for adults (16 years and above)30,0004040
ii)Per person per night for children (5-15 years)10,0001010
  • Mahale , Ruaha, Katavi, Gombe, Burigi-Chato, Ibanda-Kyerwa, Rumanyika-Karagwe, Rubondo Island and Saanane Island National Parks
i)Per person per night for adults (16 years and above)20,0003030
ii)Per person per night for children (5-15 years)5,0001010
  • Mkomazi , Saadani, Mikumi, Udzungwa Mountains, Kitulo and other National Parks not mentioned in any other paragraph
i)Per person per night for adults (16 years and above)20,0002525
ii)Per person per night for children (5-15 years)5,0001010
10. Night Game Drives per person per night (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
  (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
  1. Katavi, Ruaha, Mikumi, Tarangire and Lake Manyara, Nyerere, Burigi-Chato, Ibanda-Kyerwa and other applicable

National Parks (Specific guidelines applied)

i)Of 16 years and above (per person).10,0005050
ii)Between 5 and 15 years (per person)5,0002525

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11. Video shooting, per group of 2-20 pax, payable on top (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
of conservation fee per day
 (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)

This is for recording own art: (Music or movies)

i)All National Parks100,000100100
ii)TANAPA HQ100,0005050
12. Lawn hiring and tent hiring in Saanane Island (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
National Park
  (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
i)Lawn hiring (10:00 – 20:00) hrs1,000,000500500
ii)Hiring tent for two people per day at Saanane20,0002020
iii)Boat /vehicle hiring fee: Fuel cost plus 40%   
13. Paragliding on Kilimanjaro per person per day (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
  (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
i)Pilot100,000500500
ii)Passenger100,000250250
14. Mawenzi Peak Technical Climbing per person per day (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
  (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
Kilimanjaro National Park – Mawenzi Peak30,000750750
15. Cycling per person per day (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
  (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
i)Kilimanjaro National Park30,0005050
ii)  Ugalla River and Kigosi National Parks10,0002020
iii) Arusha National Park and other national parks30,0002525
Fees are payable on top of daily conservation fee   
16. Bush Meal per person (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
  (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
All National parks5,00055
17. Hiking/Mountaineering Fees (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
  (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
Nyerere, Ugalla River and Kigosi National Parks10,0002020

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18. Boating Safari Fee (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
   (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
a)Nyerere, Burigi-Chato, Rumanyika-Karagwe, Mahale, Rubondo10,0002020
 Island, Gombe and Saadani National Parks   
b)Boat return trip to Rubondo: From Kasenda to Mlaga100,000100100
c)Boat return trip from Ngome to Rubondo300,000290290
d)Ugalla River and Kigosi National Parks   
 i)Company’s Boat5,00055
 ii)Public Motor boat30,0005050
 iii)Motor boat entry fees per day TShs 20,000 
e)Saanane Island Boat Charges   
 i)Boat excursion 1 hour200,000100100
 ii)Boat excursion 30 minutes100,0005050
 iii)Return trip to Saanane Island35,0003535
19. Snorkeling per person (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
 (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
All National Parks where applicable for 3 Hrs10,0001010
20. Special Rhino viewing (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
 (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
i)  Moru-Serengeti National Park per person per trip100,000100100
ii)  Mkomazi National Park (for one hour)   
(a) Of or above the age of 16 years10,0003030
(b) Between the age of 5 and 15 years5,0001010
21. Canopy Walkway In Lake Manyara and other (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
applicable National Parks
 (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
5 years and above for a duration of one hour exclusive of entry and10,0002020
game viewing fees
   
22. Fees for Antiquities, Sites and Museums (JULY – JUNE) 
EACNon EA CitizenExpatriate/ TZ
  (Tshs)(US $)Residents (US $)
(Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Museum, Caravan Serai Slave Trade   
Museum, Chief Mkwawa Memorial Museum, Isimila Stone Age,   
And Dr. Livingstone Memorial Museum   
i)Students (in primary or secondary school)1,00052.5
ii)Adults2,000105

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23. Entry for motor vehicle to all parks except Ugalla River and Kigosi National Parks:

  Tanzania & EACForeign Registered
  (TShs.)(US$)
i)Tare weight up to 2000 kgs20,00040
ii)Tare weight between 2001 – 3000 kgs35,000150
iii)Tare weight between 3001 – 7000 kgs60,000200
iv)Tare weight above 7001 kgs – 10000 kgs150,000300
v)Tare weight above 10 tons300,000500
 (Prior permission from Conservation Commissioner is required)  
  • Open vehicles will be charged 50% extra of the normal vehicle fee.
  • Entry for motor vehicles in Ugalla River and Kigosi National Parks:
  Local RegisteredForeign Registered
  (TShs.)(US$)
i)Tare weight up to 2000 kgs20,00050
ii)Tare weight between 2001 – 3000 kgs50,000150
iii)Tare weight between 3001 – 5000 kgs75,000200
iv)Tare weight above 5001– 7,000 kgs100,000300
v)Tare weight above 7,001 – 10,000 kg500,000500
vi)Fuel tanker which should not exceed 10 Tones125,000125
25. Fine for vehicles causing accident in all National ParksTShs 200,000
26. Fine for overspeeding in all National Parks TShs 50,000
  • Fees for Tanzanian Registered (Non-Commercial Vehicle/Trailers, Boats & Aircrafs) stationed in the park per year (when carrying tourists such vehicles shall pay relevent fees) applicable to all national parks
i)Tare weight up to 2000 kgsTShs50,000
ii)Tare weight between 2001 – 3000 kgsTShs100,000
iii)Tare weight over 7001 kgs – 10000 kgsTShs200,000
iv)Tractor trailers and boats.TShs50,000
v)AircraftTShs200,000

28. Landing fees in all National Parks except Ugalla River and Kigosi National Parks:

  Foreign AircraftsLocal Aircrafts
   (US $) (TShs)
  PrivateCommercialPrivateCommercial
a)  Up to 4 seaters5012010,00015,000
b)5 – 12 seaters12017015,00020,000
c)Over 13 seaters170320
d)13 – 20 seaters20,00035,000
e)Over 20 seaters50,00060,000

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29. Landing fees in Ugalla River and Kigosi National Parks:

i. Fees for Aircraft landing including helicopter

  AircraftLanding Fees 
Aircraft  CapacityScheduled Flights LocalLocal RegisteredForeign Registered
 Registered (Per cycle within a
 (per landing) TShs(per landing) US$
 same national park) TShs
    
1 to 4 Seaters50,000 40,000100
5 to 12 Seaters60,000 50,000150
13 Seaters or more80,000 70,000300

ii. Airstrip charge payable per person landing in the national park but accommodated outside the park

CategoryFee payable per person per landing
EA Citizen (TShs)10,000
Non-EA Citizen and Expatriates/ Residents Living in10
Tanzania (US$) 

30. Filming Fees

The following filming fees are applicable to each person per day and covers entrance, camping and filming. This applies to all

Nationalities:

a) Serengeti and NyerereUS$300
b) Gombe and MahaleUS$180
d) Ugalla River &Kigosi)US$200
c) Other ParksUS$250
  • Crew fee per person per day (Tanzanians) for Serengeti, Nyerere, Arusha, Tarangire and Lake Manyara:

This is for guides, porters, campers, driver guides, and cooks

 (Identity card required). This includes Conservation fee 
 (TShs 1,500 and Camping/Hut fee TShs 2,000)TShs 3,500
32.Crew Fee (Tanzanians) in Kilimanjaro per tripTShs 5,000
33.Crew Fee (Tanzanians) for other National Parks 
 This includes Conservation fee (TShs 1,000) and Camping fee (TShs 2,000) 
 (Identity card required).TShs 3,000
34.Students Fee for organized groups in all National Parks 
 i.Conservation fee for Primary, Secondary and High School studentsTShs 2,000
 ii.Conservation fee for Colleges and Universities StudentsTShs 5,000
 iii.Camping fees for Primary, Secondary and High school studentsTShs 2,000
 iv.Camping fee for College and University studentsTShs 3,000
 v.Huts and hostel for the studentsTShs 5,000
35.Annual director’s pass fee to all National ParkUS$ 100
 Requires prior authorization from the Conservation Commissioner 

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36. Balloon operation fees (per person per trip)

i.Serengeti and Nyerere National ParksUS$ 50
ii.Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha and Kilimanjaro National ParksUS$ 40
iii. Ruaha, Mahale, Rubondo Island, Saanane Island, Burigi-Chato, Ibanda-Kyerwa 
 and Rumanyika-Karagwe National ParksUS$ 30
iv.Mkomazi, Saadani, Mikumi, Udzungwa Mountains, Kitulo and other 
 National Parks where applicableUS$ 25

37. Balloon Flight Fees in Ugalla and Kigosi National Parks

Balloon CapacityFees per person per landing (US$)
i.  Up to 4 Seaters50
ii.  5 to 12 Seaters40
iii. 13 Seaters or more30

38. Multiple Entry in National Parks

There shall be two multiple entries in National Parks where respective parks’ entry fees shall apply:

  1. Day-trip permit which is valid for twelve daylight hours and allows multiple entries within such validity period.
  1. A sleep-over permit which is valid for twenty-four hours and allows multiple entries within such validity period.

39. Tourism Investment Site Allocation Fee and Annual Land Base Rent Fee

Non-Refundable Tourism Investment Site Allocation and Annual Land Base Rent fees for investors in the National Parks.

 Non-RefundableAnnual Land Base Rent fee in USD
 Tourism Investment
Name of the Parks   
Site Allocation fee inSeasonalPermanentLodges
 
 USDCampsTented Camps
  
Serengeti National Park5,0002,00020,00050,000
Kilimanjaro National Park 20,00040,000
Tarangire National Park 1,00010,00020,000
Lake Manyara National Park 1,00010,00020,000
Arusha National Park 1,00010,00020,000
Nyerere National Park 2,00010,00020,000
Other National Parks1,0001001,0005,000

Please Note

  • Conservation and Vehicle fees are for multiple entry
  • Fees once paid is non- refundable
  • Proof of identification mandatory at entry gate
  • All charges are VAT (18%) exclusive
  • Expatriates/residents and their dependents living in Tanzania must have either of the following documents: residents permit Class A, B or C; exemption certificate; temporary pass attached with Government receipt including acknowledgement letter; and Diplomatic passport or ID
  • EAC citizen refers to national of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan
  • Nationals of other EAC member states must produce their passport at entry gate
  • Holders of Directors Pass/Camp Manager are not allowed to be accompanied by visitors.

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  • Concession fees are paid upfront.
  • EAC private vehicles are strictly prohibited to conduct any tourism business in the park
  • For video shooting consult Park Management for guidance
  • Snorkels should have their own equipment

NB: Pay through TANAPA Online Reservation & Payment Systems using Electronic Card

Source of the fees: GN No 666 published on 2/11/2018, GN No. 490A published on 29/6/2020 and GN No.181 published on 20/5/2016

Conservation Commissioner

Tanzania National Parks

P. O. Box 3134

Arusha – Tanzania

Tel:+ 255 27 297 0404/ 297 0405

Email: info@tanzaniaparks.go.tz/cc@tanzaniaparks.go.tz

Website: www.tanzaniaparks.go.tz

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Twitter: tzparks

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