How much would a trip to Africa cost?

Tailor-made safari trips to Africa can range literally from USD 2,000 to USD 50,000 per person. In this article we attempt to explain the key differences between low and high cost trips, in the hope that it will help you to work out your own target budget.



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Well, Africa is considered an expensive destination for three main reasons: lack of infrastructure, complicated logistics, and high staff to guest ratios.

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The long journey From most other locations journeys of at least 15 hours are commonplace. For most people this long journey will mean that a trip needs to spend at least 10-13 nights in Africa to make the travel worthwhile, more ideally 14-18 nights if possible.

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Age Restrictions and Accommodations Many African safari lodges or camps require guests to be at least 8 years if not 12 years old. Tour operators that contract only with these lodges simply won't be able to accommodate families with younger children.

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Mauritius, a nation in the southwest of the Indian Ocean, just off the southeast shoreline of Africa, is deemed the safest country in Africa. The island has seen a significant rise in its safety ranking, moving up from the 28th to the 23rd safest country worldwide in 2023, boasting a GPI score of 1.546.

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