Tanzania Safari Prices by Activities
A safari is almost incomplete without participating in the game drives that are scattered across the country. However, there are other activities you can take part in including bird watching, hot air balloon rides, guided treks, cultural tours in the rural areas of Tanzania, mountain trekking, relaxing on the beaches and much more.
Wildlife safaris cost Tanzania $200 per day
Wildlife safari in Tanzania costs $200 per day on average.
Average safari prices in Tanzania by days
Day safari cost: $ 200
2 day safari Cost: $380 USD
3 day safari Cost: $600 USD
4 day safari: $670
5 day safari: $730
6 -day safari: $800
7-day safari: $860
8-day safari: $920
9-day safari: $1100
10-day safari: $1350
11-day safari: $1400
12-day safari: $1460
Budget Wildlife Safari is $200 per day
Mid-range safari is $350 per day.
Luxury Tanzania Safari costs $500 per day.
Tanzania is the most visited wildlife safari destination in Africa. Many tourism activities in Tanzania include wildlife viewing, game drives and observing the big five animals.
Photo Safaris (US$ 750 – US$ 1200)
A photo safari in Tanzania costs between 750 and 1200 USD per person per day.
7-Day Photo Safari: $2,400
10-Day Classic Photo Safari: $
4,900 Photo safaris are best done during the green season, November through April, when lighting is good. The cost includes meals, transportation, an experienced and professional photographer as your guide and accommodation.
Bird Watching Safaris (US$400 – US$600)
A bird watching safari in Tanzania costs between US$400 and US$600 per day and operates during the green season (November to April) when the rainy season begins. Tanzania is home to over 1000 bird species including migratory birds that fly to the county when the rains start, 43 near endemic bird species, 22 endemic bird species and over 800 local species. Birding in Tanzania can be done in any of the country's national parks and some of the birding destinations to check out are Ruaha National Park, Usamabara Mountains and Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater which is a home to Pink Flamingo, Serengeti and Lake Manyara National Park.
Cultural Experience Tours (US$ 50 – US$ 300)
Tanzania Cultural Safari (walking) Cost: $50 USD per day
3 Day Migratory & Maasai Cultural Safari: $800 per person
4 Day Wildlife & Selous Cultural Safaris: $900 per person
Cost of 6 Day Tanzania Cultural Safari: $2300 per person
9 Day Wildlife & Cultural Experience: $2200 USD per person
14 days Big Five Animals, Cultural Tours & Zanzibar: $3710 USD per person
The most entertaining cultural tour in Tanzania is conducted in Maasai country. A cultural safari costs between $30 and $40 and with that amount you can visit the famous Maasai villages where you will learn more about their culture, how they hunt, their language and enjoy an evening of dancing and music with the locals. Other tribes to visit are the Hadzabe tribe, the Datoga tribe, Sukuma, Iraqw and the Swahili.
Take a cultural tour of the Maasai communities. The origins of the Maasai are not well traced, but their families and history date back over 2000 years. The Maasai are a world famous Nilotic ethnic group living in northern Tanzania and southern Kenya, mostly living near national parks. They speak a language called "Maa" and the Maasai were famous for their unique dress codes and customs.
Balloon Safaris (US$550-US$650)
These are usually operated in Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks and a hot air balloon safari costs $550. This is one of the ways to get a picture of the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti and get a clear view of both national parks from above.
Boating and Canoeing (US$ 40 - US$ 60)
Duration: 3 hours
Canoeing on Lake Manyara Price: 40 USD per person
Canoeing on Lake Momella (Arusha National Park) Price: 60 USD per person.
Experience diverse wildlife in Tanzania and see giant crocodiles, fish, hippos and other coastal animals such as elephants, pigs, bushbuck and giraffes.
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