A budget 4-day safari starts at around US$ 475 per person per day, while a 7-day camping safari can be a little US$ 286 per person per day. On the high end, a 7-day private safari will start at around US$ 716 per person sharing.
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We recommend spending as many days in the Serengeti as possible. While there are many different accommodation options, the extra cost of staying for longer will be well worth it. Additionally, make sure to come during the dry season to spot more animals, and be mindful of your travel dates.
Serengeti is a huge national park so we would recommend minimum four days in order to properly explore it and find the wildlife. Being so large, you do need to spend time driving around looking for the Big Five, which takes time. Plus in four days you'll experience different weather and a variety of safari experiences.
The best times to visit Serengeti National Park are from January to February or from June through September, although you should plan your trip around the movement of The Great Migration.
A safari in the Masai Mara is generally cheaper than in the Serengeti. For a start there are more budget-friendly accommodation options in the Mara than in the Serengeti, many of them outside the reserve.
South Africa, Namibia, and Kenya are often considered the cheapest African safari countries to visit. Followed by Botswana, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
Time of Year & Your Serengeti Safari BudgetThe high safari season means greater demand, which translates to reduced availability, and so higher prices. High safari season in Tanzania correlates with the dry season where game viewing is at its best and of course the Wildebeest Great Migration.
Conservation fees are worked into the cost of your safari and gets transferred to national parks and private or indigenous landowners. By paying these tariffs you directly finance wildlife conservation and give local communities a tangible incentive to help protect Africa's magical ecosystems.
The cost of maintaining national parks, wildlife reserves, anti-poaching efforts, and conservation initiatives is significant. These expenses are often factored into the overall cost of a safari, contributing to higher prices. Limited access and remote locations: Many of Africa's iconic safar.
Recommended duration for a safari in Tanzania is:6 to 8 days for visiting the top parks including Serengeti, Ngororongoro, Tarangire. 9 to 11 days for covering the top parks with a relaxed schedule. 12+ days for once in a lifetime trip with maximum wildlife spotting potential.
African safaris are expensive. Travel Africa magazine stated that the standard price of a 10-day safari in Botswana is £6000-8000 (US$8,500-11,000), or $850-1100 per person per day. Major international safari companies routinely quote $750-1000 per person per day for Tanzanian or Kenyan safaris.