How much does a safari in Tanzania cost?
How much does a safari in Tanzania cost? On average, a safari in Tanzania costs 200 USD per person per day.
The price for a budget safari in Tanzania is: 200 USD per person per day
Medium price: from 350 USD per person per day.
Tanzania Luxury Safari Price: from 600 USD per person per day.
Below we've broken down costs by destination, season, accommodation, add-on safaris, and transportation.
Tanzania Safari Cost by Destination
Serengeti Safari Prices (US$ 70 – US$ 650)
Entrance Fees: High season costs 70 USD, low season costs 60 USD per person
1 day safari Serengeti costs from: $ 350 USD per person
2 days safari costs from: $ 600 USD per person
3 Day Serengeti Safari from: $650 USD per person
The Serengeti is famous for the wildebeest migration. The animal list includes elephant, lion, cheetah, leopard, hippo, buffalo, giraffe and zebra.
The Serengeti is Tanzania's largest and most famous national park with great wildlife and acres of savannah. Located in northern Tanzania, it was established in 1951 and encompasses 14,763 square kilometers of savanna grasslands dotted with acacia trees. The park is home to the largest wildlife and receives over 350,000 tourists annually. The Serengeti is famous for the annual Great Migration where thousands of wildebeest along with other animals such as eland, zebra, gazelle and impala migrate through the park throughout the year in search of better and new grazing land and water. Amazingly, as these wildebeests migrate, predators, including wild cats, also make their way to prey.
There are various activities that can be done in the Serengeti such as; B. Balloon safaris over the park; 6 people these safaris can be done all year round - this is an amazing experience where you get a good view of the park and take pictures too. The balloons used here carry 16 people and there are additional services such as a drive through the park and a champagne breakfast in the bush. Other activities include; Luxury Safaris, Bird Watching Safaris, Wedding Safaris, Wildlife Safaris, Camping Safaris. Over 500 bird species are found in the park and many of these can be found in the swampy areas. Other animals in the park besides the wildebeest include lion, bat-eared foxes, leopard, jackal, cheetah and hyena.
The Serengeti can be visited all year round, however the best months for wildlife viewing are between December and June. The best time to see the Great Migration is from May to July, although this event can be seen at any time of the year as they move from site to game and their patterns are predictable as park rangers know in most cases them where to find these animals. You can reach the Serengeti by plane (with flights), a rental car or a tour operator.
Ngorongoro Safari Prices (US$ 70 – US$ 600)
Entrance Fees: High Season costs 70 USD, Low Season costs 60 USD per person
1 Day Ngorongoro Safari Cost From: $280 USD
2 Day Ngorongoro Safari Cost From: $395 USD
3 Day Ngorongoro Safari costs from: $600 USD
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is located in northern Tanzania, 180 km west of the city of Arusha, between Lake Manyara and the Serengeti. Established in 1959, it is one of Tanzania's famous wildlife viewing areas (meet the Big 5 here) and is also home to the popular Ngorongoro volcanic crater, from which its name derives.
Ngorongoro Volcano was once among the tallest volcanoes in the world until it erupted and formed Ngorongoro Crater. This is a huge and huge volcanic crater about 20 km wide that formed about 2.5 million years ago. It is home to thousands of wildlife such as gazelle, lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, rhino, hippo (in Lake Magadi) but the zebra and wildebeest make up the largest percentage of animals in the crater. This area is an excellent spot for bird watching, especially near Lake Migadi, various birds such as the pink flamingos have made it their home. Also meet the endangered black rhino that can be found in this place.
Tarangire Safari Prices (US$ 50 – US$ 600)
Entrance Fees: High season costs 50 USD, low season costs 45 USD per person
1 day Tarangire Safari costs from: $200 USD
2 days Tarangire Safari costs from: $400 USD
3 days Tarangire Safari costs from: $600 USD
Lake Manyara Safari Prices (US$ 50 – US$ 620)
Entrance Fees: High season costs 50 USD, low season costs 45 USD per person
1 day safari Lake Manyara cost from: $200 USD
2 days Manyara safari cost from: $450 USD
3 days Manyara Safari Cost From: $620 USD
Selous / Nyerere National Park Prices (US$70-US$730)
Entrance Fees: High Season Costs 70 USD Low Season Costs 60 USD Per Person
1 Day Safari Nyerere Costs From: $450
2 Days Nyerere Safari Cost from: $610 USD
3-Day Nyerere Safari Cost from: $730 USD
Selous Game Reserve covers an area of
Here, enjoy activities like a boat safari on the Rufiji River, where you'll have the chance to see a variety of flora and fauna. Other activities include fly camping, nature walks and game drives.
There is a variety of accommodation where you can stay, ranging from luxury lodges to camps such as Azura Selous Game Reserve, Selous Serena Camp, Selous Kinga Lodge, Selous Wilderness Camp, Selous Butembo Lodge & Camp Site, Selous Ngalawa Camp and the Lake Manze Tented Camp. Book today and enjoy game viewing in the Selous!
Mahale Mountains National Park Prices (US$ 80 – US$ 5767)
Entrance Fees: costs 80 USD
4 days Mahale Mountains Chimpanzee trekking costs 2580 USD per person.
7 days Mahale & Gombe Stream National Park cost $5767 USD per person.
Arusha National Park (US$ 50 – US$ 230)
Entrance Fees: High season costs 50 USD, low season costs 45 USD per person
1 day safari to Arusha costs 185 USD per person
4 days horseback riding in Arusha costs 4000 USD per person
1 day bike tour to Arusha National Park costs 230 USD per person
Cost of Ruaha National Park (30 to 1400 USD)
Entrance fees: High season costs 30 USD
6 days safari to Ruaha & Mikumi costs 1400 USD per person
Gombe Stream National Park (US$100 – US$1300)
Entrance Fees: Costs 100 USD
3 days Chimpanzee trekking Gombe costs 1300$ per person
Katavi National Park (30 – 4511 US$)
Entrance Fees: High season costs 30 USD
A 9 days Safari including Katavi, Mahale Mountains and Gombe National Parks is USD 4511 per person.
The places you will see also affect the cost of the safari. Tourists usually visit the various national parks that can be found in Tanzania and these have entrance fees that need to be paid and these vary depending on the national park you are going to visit. Note that the more places you want to visit, the more money you will have to spend on your safari.
Southern Circuit Safari Cost
Southern Circuit Safari in Tanzania is one of the hardest places to make an expensive trip. National parks found here include Selous Game Reserve, Katavi National Park, Ruaha National Park and Mahale National Park. Children under 5 are always free at all of these parks, adults pay $80 at Mahale and teens $20. Meanwhile, in Ruaha, Katavi, and Selous, adults pay $30, children 5-15 pay $10, while children under 5 get in for free.
Northern Circuit Safari Cost The Northern Circuit
is the most visited part of Tanzania due to the famous Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. Although the Southern Circuit Safari is expensive, the Northern Circuit Safari is more due to the numerous activities that the trip offers tourists. In both the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, adults pay $60, 5-15 years pay $20, while children under 5 years old get a free ticket. Tarangire and Lake Manyara, children under 5 years old pay nothing, adults pay $45, while children 5-15 years old pay $15.
The above prices are subject to change due to various factors and are used for 24 hours only. They are also exclusive of camping fees, permit fees and transportation.
