Is 10 days too long for a safari?

The most common duration for a decent safari trip is 10-18 nights in Africa, plus your travel time.



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Many factors determine the cost. A budget 10-day safari costs between US$2,000 and US$2,500 per person. Mid-range tours range between US$2,500 and US$4,500 per person, while luxury tours start at about US$4,000 per person.

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Plan on at least two weeks. That should allow for at least three different camps in different areas, for three nights each.

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If you're a first-time safari-goer, we highly recommend planning a longer trip to make it well worth your while. As a general rule of thumb about two weeks (or 10 full days minimum) is a good amount of time to properly enjoy your first time in Africa.

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For a safari experience, we recommend a safari budget that typically falls between $1,000-$2,000+ per person sharing, per night. This safari budget would include accommodations, meals, internal air and most activities.

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13 Biggest Mistakes To Avoid When On A Safari
  • #1 Don't wear perfume! ...
  • #2 No smoking! ...
  • #4 Do not feed the animals. ...
  • #5 Don't leave trash behind. ...
  • #7 Don't call the animals! ...
  • #9 Don't wear flashy colours. ...
  • #10 Don't ignore your guide. ...
  • #12 Don't lean out of the vehicle.


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Toilet Stops on Safari This is one of the most common safari questions that we receive. Going to the bathroom while on safari is a little different from going at home. Actually, it's a lot different. Park entrances, picnic areas and lodges usually have bathrooms but on game drives and walks, you 'go' in the bush.

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Since transportation is limited, travellers must often pay for specialised vehicles, such as 4x4s, to traverse the terrain. The cost of these vehicles, combined with the high cost of fuel and the extra time it takes to reach the wildlife reserves, leads to an increase in the overall cost of a safari.

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It indicates that a handful of popular safari destinations are among the most expensive destinations, with trip costs surpassing $20,000 per person. Botswana averages the highest trip cost this year among safari destinations with an average trip cost of $23,577.

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Tanzania is a superb destination for a first trip to Africa. Famous for its immense game concentrations, endless open skies, plus excellent safari-and-beach breaks, Tanzania is home to a number of Africa's finest parks.

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1. Kenya. Kenya is undoubtedly one of the best destinations for your first safari, with a vast array of landscapes and classic activities for you to enjoy.

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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.

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A lot goes into the cost of running a remote safari lodge, Addison added, especially when taking into consideration high taxes, conservation fees and national park levies. Generally our experience is that it takes at least five years to pay off a lodge before it even starts to make money, he said.

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There are highly exclusive safaris costing more than $1,000 per person per night, easily arranged mid-range safaris costing from $300 to $600 per person per day. and budget adventures from just $125 per day.

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