Are you planning your trip to Tanzania and wondering how much would safari cost? You are in the right place. Tanzania is one of the best safari destinations in Africa, offering abundant wildlife, and unforgettable safari experiences.
One of the most common questions travelers ask before they book their trip to Tanzania is: How much does a Tanzania safari cost? This guide is for you if you have the same question. Actually, the prices for safari vary depending on several factors like the type of accommodation you want to sleep in and how long you want to stay in Tanzania.
Below is a breakdown which can help you know the approximation of the money that you will spend according to your situation.
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How much will Tanzania Safari Cost You?
The cost of your Tanzania safari will depend on the below common factors which we will explain one by one to give you an overview on the costs.
What Type of Safari are You Looking For?
This question will directly affect the budget of your safari. There are different safari types and the cost will depend on your preferred style:
Luxury Safari:
If you go luxury safari, which means private car (Private game drives), luxury lodges and tented camps and private guides. Expect to spend around $800 – $2,000 per person per night.
Mid-Range Safari:
This is the common safari type for most travelers who visit Tanzania. If you will need Comfortable lodges or tented camps with shared safari game drives, expect to spend around $400 – $700 per person per night.
Budget Safari:
If you are on budget and looking for basic camping with shared safari game drives, expect to spend around $200 – $300 per person per night.
How long Tanzania Safari are you looking for?
The number of days you want to spend on a safari significantly impacts the cost because the cost of safari is always measured per day per person. Once you know which type of safari you want to go, then take the approximate cost and multiply it with the number of days you want your safari to be.
Let’s say you want to go Mid-range safari for 5 days, this means $400 x 5 days which is $2000 per person excluding international flight. In case you think maybe you will add something extra, then you can use a maximum cost of $700 x 5 days which is $3500 per person.
When are you planning your Safari to be?
Peak Season:
Are you expecting your trip to be around these months? (June – October, December – February). Those months fall in the high season period when the prices tend to be higher compared to low season. Here the price structures will be as we mentioned above, and most of the time you will spend closer to maximum cost. Example if you visit a mid range safari where its cost approximation is $400 – $700, then expect to spend $700 or closer to it.
Low Season:
If you plan your Tanzania safari to be in the months of March – May and November, then expect lower prices on every tourism service which means lower costs. You can sometimes get a mid range safari for the price of budget safari.
Which National Parks are you expecting to visit?
While this has not too much effect on the prices, it may give slight changes on the prices due to the park fees that tour operators pay for your visit. Each park in Tanzania has different entrance fees and accommodation costs. The more popular the park, the more costs associated with it. But still consider spending as we have discussed in the above section.
Tips to Save Money on your Tanzania Safari
Travel in the low season for lower accommodation rates but expect frequent rain during your game drive.
Choose group tours instead of private safaris because you will spend less on the transport.
Opt for budget safari or camping rather than luxury safari, I hope you understand what it means to travel on budget first.
Book in advance to secure better deals. Do not expect to get the best deal while booking your safari in peak season.
