Types of safaris in Tanzania

There are three different types of safaris: group safaris, private safaris and self-drive safaris. If you are traveling on a tight budget the best safari type to use is the group safari and if you want to give it your all on the cost side then the private and self-drive type of safari is well suited to you.

The best way for a worry-free trip is if you first calculate the daily expenses you will spend while on safari, as this will help you find the perfect safari type. When calculating what to spend per day, you should also find out the length of your stay and see if it fits into your budget or not.

Private Safaris in Tanzania (US$350 – US$600)
The cost of a private safari in Tanzania depends on a number of factors, namely the locations you wish to visit during your safari and the size of the group of people involved in the safari . At around $350-$600 per day for each person in the group, this is not the cheapest way to enjoy a safari in Tanzania. The amount of time you wish to spend on a private safari will also affect the cost of your safari. For example, if you are planning to spend more than five days the cost will be high, but if you are on a budget then spending a few days in Tanzania will cost little.

The chosen travel style (accommodation) also has a strong impact on the cost of a private safari in Tanzania. The accommodations that you can use during a private safari include the basic accommodations that include basic camping in the national parks and with these each person has to pay at least around US$350 per day. The basic camping package includes tents, meals, a guide, the activities to be carried out, water, all camping equipment and transport. The net accommodation type is mobile camping and this costs about US$500 per day per person for the time being. You need to book in advance for this type and some of the services offered here include mobile tents, more comfort compared to the base camps, meals, a guide and the camping equipment.

The first factor affecting the cost of private safaris is the destination ie the game parks you intend to visit on your safari. Each safari destination has a different entrance fee, which means that the more safari destinations you wish to visit, the more the cost will increase. The second factor affecting the cost of private safaris is the number of people traveling together. For example, if you are traveling in a group of 20 people, the cost will be significantly reduced as most fees will be shared among the group compared to a group of just two people. Below is an example of tour group size and how costs vary on a 6 day safari in Tanzania.

In a group of 2 people, each person pays around $400 per day.
6 people each pay about $250 per day
4 people each pay $300 per day. These are only estimates, but they clearly show the large difference in cost that a group makes.
You can also spend around $600 or more per person on a private safari, but this can be discounted, especially if you're traveling in the off-season.

The luxury safari type (US$500–US$1400) per day
The luxury safari type is also influenced by the seasons, ie in the off-season a luxury safari lodge can cost as little as US$500 and in the High season cost upwards of $1400 depending on which luxury lodge you wish to use as your accommodation during your stay. Luxury lodges range from 4 star hotels to 5 star hotels and the more comfort you want the more money you will spend on your trip. For a better listing of the best luxury lodges, contact us and get the best recommendations.

Tanzania Budget Safari (US$80 – US$200)
The budget safari type is the most affordable safari type and is best suited for all tourists traveling on a budget. Accommodation here is extremely basic, with tents pitched on the ground for tourists, a washroom is available, but electricity is unavailable in most cases. There are also semi-permanent and permanent camps, but you have to share bathrooms and toilets. On a budget safari, you can go as low as $80-$200 per day on a budget safari.