Tanzania safari cost

Safari summary

Approximate cost per person per day: US$180–1,500+, depending on your travel style. Budget camping can be around US$180–350 per person per day, mid-range safaris commonly around US$300–600, while luxury safaris can reach US$700–1,500 or more. These are planning ranges, not fixed prices. The final cost depends on the parks, number of safari days, season, number of travelers, type of accommodation, transport, and what is included in the package.

There is no single price for a Tanzania safari. A short camping safari and a private luxury safari can have very different prices even when they visit the same national parks. The best way to understand the cost is to look at the different things that make the price change.

1. The type of accommodation matters

Accommodation is one of the biggest parts of your safari cost. Budget camping is usually cheaper and is a good choice for travelers who mainly want to spend their money on the safari experience. Mid-range options normally offer more comfortable rooms or permanent tented camps. Luxury lodges and camps offer higher comfort, better locations and more services, so they cost much more.

2. The number of people can change the price

The number of people traveling together is important, especially for a private safari. The cost of a vehicle, driver-guide and fuel is shared between travelers, so a group can often have a lower cost per person than one person traveling alone. If you are joining a group safari, ask how many people will share the vehicle and what type of accommodation is provided.

3. The number of safari days matters

A longer safari normally costs more because you need more accommodation, meals, park fees, transport and guiding. However, the daily price does not always simply multiply because some vehicle and transport costs are shared across the trip. When comparing two packages, check the total number of days and what is included rather than looking only at the advertised daily price.

4. The parks you visit affect the cost

Different parks have different fees and travel requirements. A safari visiting Tarangire and Ngorongoro may have a different cost from one that continues to Serengeti for several days. Longer distances can also increase transport costs. Some travelers choose fewer parks and spend more time in each one instead of trying to visit many parks in a short trip.

5. What is included is very important

A cheap-looking safari is not always cheaper after you check what is included. Ask whether the price covers accommodation, meals, park fees, safari vehicle, driver-guide, airport transfers and other activities. Also check what is not included, such as international flights, visas, travel insurance, tips, drinks or personal expenses.

6. Children can have different prices

If you are traveling with children, always tell the safari company their ages when requesting a quote. For this pricing guide, children 0–5 years are free, children 6–14 years are charged a percentage of the adult price, and anyone 15 years or older is counted as an adult. The exact child percentage should be confirmed when requesting your quotation because accommodation and park-fee rules can vary.

7. How to request an exact safari cost

For an exact price, do not only ask, “How much is a safari?” Give the safari company the important information they need. Tell them how many people are traveling, how many days you want, your travel dates, your preferred type of accommodation, and whether there are children and their ages.

For example, you can ask: “We are 4 adults and 2 children aged 8 and 12. We want a 4-day safari in mid-range accommodation. What is the total price and what is included?” This gives the safari company enough information to prepare a more accurate quotation.

8. Remember that prices can change

Safari prices can change depending on travel dates, accommodation availability, season and park fees. Peak travel periods may have higher accommodation prices, while some quieter periods can offer lower rates. Always request a current quotation for your exact dates instead of relying only on an old price found online.

Final tip

Do not choose a safari only because it has the lowest price. First understand what you are paying for. Compare the accommodation, number of people in the vehicle, parks, number of days, meals, park fees and transport.

The easiest way to get the right cost is to give the safari company your number of travelers, number of days, travel dates, accommodation type and children’s ages and ask for a detailed quotation.

the itinerary follow is for sample but you can request the number of days you want through email please

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About this tour

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What’s included?

• All drinks
• Meals
• Park fees

What’s not included?

• Accommodation
• Internal flights
• International flights
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas