The honest answer is that it depends on four things: how long you stay, where you sleep, how you travel between parks and how many people share the vehicle. Here is how those choices play out in our own safari prices.
What our safaris cost
| Safari | Length | Style | From, per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group joining camping safari | 2 days | Camping | $1,059 |
| Luxury Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro | 3 days | Luxury | $1,490 |
| Great Migration river crossing | 3 days | Fly-in | $1,550 |
| Adventure camping safari | 5 days | Camping | $1,790 |
| Group joining camping safari | 7 days | Camping | $1,870 |
| Luxury Tanzania safari | 10 days | Luxury | $5,846 |
Some packages are priced by group size. The more people share a private vehicle, the lower the price per person. Each package page has the full details.
What affects the price?
- Accommodation. This is usually the biggest difference. Public campsites cost far less than mid-range tented camps or luxury lodges.
- Group size. Vehicle and guide costs are shared, so a group of six pays less per person than a couple.
- Flying or driving. Bush flights save time, particularly to the northern Serengeti, but cost more than driving.
- Season. Peak months such as July to October can be more expensive. The green season in April and May often offers better value.
- Park fees. National park and conservation fees are a significant part of the cost of any Tanzanian safari, and they add up with each day in the parks.
What is usually included?
Most of our packages include park fees, a professional English-speaking guide, a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, accommodation, the meals listed in the itinerary and drinking water during the safari. Government taxes and levies are also included.
What should you budget for separately?
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips for your guide and for camp or lodge staff
- Optional extras such as a hot-air balloon safari
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs and drinks
Inclusions vary between safaris, so check the list on each package page.
How to get more for your budget
- Travel in the green season for quieter parks and potentially lower rates.
- Share the vehicle by joining a group safari or bringing friends.
- Choose fewer places and stay longer. Less time on the road means more time watching wildlife.
- Ask us. Tell us your budget at the start, and we will show you what is possible. It's what a tailor-made safari is for.
