Is Tanzania safari expensive?

Tanzania Safari Costs At a Glance Private budget safari starts at around $350 per day with mid-range at $450 and luxury at $600+. It's also possible to find shared (group) camping safaris from $250 per person per day.



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For big-budget, luxury safari experiences, there really is no upper limit on what you can book in both countries. But it doesn't matter whether you are after a simple camping safari or a no expense spared luxury lodge holiday, you will pay more in Tanzania than Kenya.

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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.

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Tanzania is, however, arguably the best place in the world to go on Safari. Due to the higher costs, the parks are not packed so you get a much better viewing experience. Tanzania also features some of the very best safari parks in the world such as the Serengeti.

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Tanzania is one of Africa's more expensive safari destinations. A budget safari can cost as little as $150 per person per day, a luxury safari over $1,000 per person per day. A mid-range Tanzania safari costs $300 to $500 per person per day.

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It has a higher population of wildlife and more diversity in national parks. Park fees are one of the main factors for the overall higher price, but note that park fees contribute towards rangers, environmental conservation throughout the country and anti-poaching campaigns to protect endangered wildlife.

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Which country has the cheapest safari in Africa?
  • South Africa - Overall most affordable African safari that offers everything.
  • Namibia - Cheap African safari for families and camping.
  • Mozambique and Swaziland - Cheapest add-on safari destination.
  • Kenya - Affordable East African safari.
  • Zimbabwe - Cheap overland safari.


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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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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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When is the Best Time to Visit Tanzania? The best time to visit Tanzania for a safari is during the dry season from late June to October.

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Tanzania has more land and more national parks and some jaw-dropping destinations such as Lake Manyara or Lake Victoria which should not be missed. In general, your Tanzania safari will be more expensive than your Kenya safari when comparing a Kenya Safari vs a Tanzania Safari.

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It Has Large Game Preserves and Parks One of the best parts of traveling to Tanzania for safari is that they boast some of the largest game preserves and national parks. This is where your safaris will take place, so the more land you have to explore, the more exciting and real this trip will feel.

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