Planning a Tanzania safari and wondering what it will actually cost? You are not alone. The price of a safari is the single most common question we hear from travellers in Europe, North America and Australia. The honest answer is: it depends on the length of your trip, the season, and the level of comfort you choose. In this guide we break down real 2026 prices so you can budget with confidence.

The short answer: what a Tanzania safari costs per day

As a rough guide, expect to pay per person per day: budget camping safaris from around 250 to 350 USD, mid-range lodge safaris from 400 to 600 USD, and luxury safaris from 700 to 1,500 USD or more. A typical week-long northern circuit safari therefore lands somewhere between 2,500 and 6,000 USD per person, depending on your style of travel.

What is included in the price?

A quality safari package almost always includes park entry fees, a 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide, accommodation, meals during the safari, and drinking water. Tanzania’s national park fees are significant on their own. Serengeti and Ngorongoro fees alone can add well over 100 USD per person per day, which is why cheap quotes should always be examined carefully.

What is usually not included

  • International flights to Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Dar es Salaam
  • Tanzania visa (around 50 USD for most nationalities, 100 USD for US citizens)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for your guide and camp staff
  • Drinks other than water, and personal items

Why prices vary so much between operators

Two quotes for the “same” safari can differ by thousands of dollars. The difference usually comes down to accommodation quality, group size, vehicle condition, and guide experience. A shared group tour is far cheaper than a private one. If a price looks too good to be true, ask what is being cut: it is often the guide’s wage, the vehicle quality, or hidden park fees added later.

How to get the best value

Travel in the shoulder seasons, consider a small group departure, and book directly with a local operator rather than through a foreign middleman who adds commission. Booking locally with a Tanzania-based company like Exodus Go Tours means your money supports local guides and you cut out expensive intermediaries.

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