How much does a Tanzania safari cost?

The idea of ​​going on a safari in Tanzania seduces you but still remains in suspense. budget question. Indeed, by inquiring with different agencies you will surely find prices can be very different. 

Indeed, depending on the agencies and the options you choose, the Budget for a Tanzania safari can vary wildly. 

Here are some tips and information that may help you better understand prices and help you. decide on the safari that will suit you best.

When inquiring about going on a Tanzania safari, there are a few things to keep in mind because the price of a safari varies according to:

• The parks you choose to visit
• The type of accommodation chosen
• The chosen means of transport
• The duration of the safari
• The number of people participating in the safari
• The period you want to leave
• The travel agency or organizer you decide to go through

What is the price of a safari in Tanzania according to the parks?

Depending on the parks you want to visit, the price varies. Indeed, entrance fees are not the same in all parks from Tanzania.

Here is a summary of different entry fees practice :

Entrance fees for northern parks from Tanzania: 

• The national park of Tarangire : $ 60 per person per day
• Lake Manyara : $ 60 / pers / day
• The crater reserve Ngorongoro : $ 70 / person / day + $ 300 / car / day
• The national park of Serengeti : $ 70 / pers / day

Entrance fees for parks South from Tanzania: 

• The national park of The days : $ 35 / pers / day
• The national park of Ruaha : $ 35 / pers / day
• The national park of Selous : $ 59 / pers / day

Entrance fees for the parks the west from Tanzania: 

• The national park of Gombe : $ 118 / pers / day
• The national park of Mahala : $ 94 / per / day
• The national park of Katavi : $ 35 / pers / day

Note that as a general rule, the The price of a safari done in the parks of the North is more important than that of a safari done in the parks of the South or the West.

If you don't not yet chosen the parks where you want to do your safari, you can read my article on the subject to help you choose.

What is the price of a safari in Tanzania depending on the means of transport?

Several options are available to you depending on your budget regarding the means of transport to go on a safari. 

The price for a bus safari 

The mode of transport the most economical will be going on a shared bus safari with other people, however, this type of safari is usually done for the day. Therefore you will not be able to go everywhere.

The price for a car safari

This option is the most common. In fact, generally tourists opt for a 4 × 4 safari.

It is possible to choose from go on a private 4 × 4 safari or share a 4 × 4 with other tourists in order to reduce the price as much as possible.

Indeed, the more people who go on a safari, the more the price per person can be negotiated. 

Le price for safari for 2 people will therefore not the same that for one safari for 4 people or 6 people.

It is common for the price is reduced by 15% / person when there is 4 people compared to a safari for 2 people (and about -30% for 6 people etc.).

The price for a walking safari

It is possible to make walking safaris in some parks from Tanzania, for example in Tarangire or Selous.

Le price of this type of safari isaround $ 30 / person for around 3 hours of safari.

The price for a canoe safari

This type of safari is possible on Lake Manyara or in Selous for example. Here again, the price is similar to the price for a walking safari. To know about $ 30 per person for a few hours.

The price for a hot air balloon safari 

It is an exceptional experience but this activity has a significant cost. Indeed, in the Serengeti park for example, you will have to pay around $ 500 to be able to enjoy half a day flying over the great plains of the Serengeti.

What is the price of a safari in Tanzania depending on the type of accommodation?

The cost of your safari also depends on the types of accommodation you choose to opt for.

Three options available to you: 

• Le camping : about $ 20-40 per night per person
• The lodges : about 50-150 $ / night
• The luxury lodges : + 150 $ / night

You should know that if you choose to sleeping inside parks, a additional tax is added. This varies according to the parks.

To give you a general idea, depending on your budget, you can find:

• Safaris for small budget : between $ 150 and $ 200 per person per day (at camping)
• Safaris for medium budget : between $ 200 and $ 300 per person per day (in lodge)
• Safaris for big budget : between $ 300 and $ 600 per person per day (in a luxury lodge)

The price of a safari in Tanzania: according to the agency / organizer

Obviously, the price of your safari also depends on the tourism agency you choose to go through.

For more information, I advise you to read my article on the subject.

Know that you have the possibility of opting for:

• A tourist agency that will organize everything from your country of residence
• A local safari agency
• Go directly through a guide self-employed

Depending on the choice you make, the price may go from single to double.

The costs to remember for a safari 

Be careful, we must not forget that at these costs developed above, the price of the safari also includes:

• Guide's salary : which will be of great help both to spot animals but also to teach you about the life of these wild beasts.
• The cook's salary : who will prepare good meals for you every day so that you do not miss anything

Please note that generally the salaries of the latter are very low. It is therefore tocustom to tip at the end to the cook and the guide. 

At a minimum, we must give $ 15 / day for the guide et $ 10 / day to the cook. However, these are tips so it's up to you 🙂