When considering how much are safaris in Tanzania, it can be easy to get lost in all the cost indications. Yet while cost does play an important part in determining what level of safari you end up having, it should be the only consideration.
This is because budget safaris offer a wholly different experience than top-end safaris. This is not to say that either of them is better, but it’s something that you should certainly take into account before booking Tanzania safari packages. Here is a rundown of all the different safari budget levels:
Budget – When you just want the thrill of adventure of being on a safari, and don’t mind staying in basic accommodations – because your end goal is to experience the wonderful surrounding landscapes and wildlife of Tanzania.
Affordable – When you want decent accommodations that don’t take a whole chunk of your money. Plus, you also want to know that it’s clean, safe and of an acceptable standard.
Mid-Range – For safari goers on the lookout for quality experiences but don’t want luxury. Think authentically styled tented camps and safari lodges! It’s not unnecessarily fancy and is still comfortable.
High-end – When you have a desire for the finer things and want lavish amenities and recognize that you’ll get what you pay for and are not afraid to splurge a bit.
Top-end – When you want nothing but the best of the best – Whether it’s world-class services, complete exclusivity, ultra-lavish accommodations or the best wildlife viewing imaginable, settling is not an option here!
There are many Tanzania National Parks and they have different entrance fees for international visitors and residents.
Tanzania Safari Cost will vary based on which circuits you choose. The northern circuit is the most renowned part of Tanzania. This circuit consists of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Park.
The routes generally start in Arusha, near Kilimanjaro International Airport. Both Serengeti and Ngorongoro have a fee of $60 (for adults) and $20 (for ages 5-15). Tarangire and Lake Manyara have an entrance fee of $45 (for adults) and $15 (for ages 5-15)
The routes of the southern safari circuit start at Dar es Salaam. And, they have national parks like Nyerere and Ruaha. Katavi and Mahale Mountains. Mahale Mountains National Park has a fee of $80 (for adults) and $20 (for ages 5-15). National Parks of Ruaha, Nyerere, and Katavi have an entrance fee of $30 (for adults) and $10 (for ages 5-15).
Budget Tanzania safari price is: $ 200 per person per day
Mid-range Price: is from $ 350 USD per person per day.
Tanzania Luxury Safari Price is: from $ 600 USD per person per day.
Serengeti National Park Safari Prices (US$ 70 – US$ 650)
Entrance Fees: Peak Season costs $70 USD, Low Season Costs $ 60 USD per person
1 Day safari Serengeti costs from: $ 350 USD per person
2 Day Safari Costs from: $ 600 USD per person
3 Day Serengeti Safari from: $ 650 USD per person
Serengeti is famous for the wildebeest migration, Animal list include, elephants, lions, cheetah, leopard, hippos, buffalo, giraffe and Zebras.
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s largest and most famous National Park with great wildlife and various hectares of Savannah. It is located in Northern Tanzania and was established in 1951 and covers 14,763 sq. km of large Savannah grasslands, dotted with acacia trees. The park is home to the greatest wildlife and receives over 350,000 tourists per year.
The Serengeti National Park is famously known for the annual Great migration where by thousands of wildebeests together with other animals like the elands, zebras, gazelle and impalas move to around the park throughout the year in search for better and new grazing lands and water. Amazingly as these wildebeests migrate also predators including the wild cats are finding their way to prey.
There are various activities that can be done in Serengeti National Park such as balloon safaris over the park 6 people these safaris can be done throughout the year- this is an amazing experience whereby you can view the park well and also do photography, balloons used here carry 16 people and there are added services like a drive through the park and champagne breakfast in the bush. Other activities include: luxury safaris, birding safaris, wedding safaris, Tanzania wildlife safari, camping safaris.
Ngorongoro Crater Safari Prices (US$ 70 – US$ 600)
Entrance Fees: Peak Season costs $70 USD, Low Season Costs $ 60 USD per person
1 Day Safari Ngorongoro Costs From: $280 USD
2 Day Ngorongoro safari Costs from: $395 USD
3 Day Ngorongoro Safari Costs from: $600 USD
It was established in 1959 and is one of Tanzania’s famous wildlife viewing areas (meet the Big 5 here)
This is a huge and vast volcanic crater approximately 20km wide and was formed around 2.5 million years ago. It is home to thousands of wildlife such as the gazelles, lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, hippos (in Lake Magadi) however the zebras and wildebeests are the biggest percentage of animals in the crater.
This area is a superb place for birding especially near Lake Magadi various birds like the Pink Flamingos have made it a home. Also meet the endangered Black rhinos which are found in this place. Lodging in this area is available from the luxury lodges such as the Ngorongoro Serena safari lodge to camps.
Tarangire Safari Prices (US$ 50 – US$ 600)
Entrance Fees: Peak Season costs $50 USD, Low Season Costs $ 45 USD per person
1 Day Safari Tarangire Costs From: $200 USD
2 Day Tarangire safari Costs from: $400 USD
3 Day Tarangire Safari Costs from: $600 USD
Lake Manyara National Park safari Prices (US$ 50 – US$ 620)
Entrance Fees: Peak Season costs $50 USD, Low Season Costs $ 45 USD per person
1 Day Safari Lake Manyara Costs From: $200 USD
2 Day Manyara safari Costs from: $450 USD
3 Day Manyara Safari Costs from: $620 USD
Selous / Nyerere National Park Prices (US$ 70– US$ 730)
Entrance Fees: Peak Season costs $70 USD, Low Season Costs $ 60 USD per person
1 Day Safari Nyerere Costs From: $450 USD
2 Day Nyerere safari Costs from: $610 USD
3 Day Nyerere Safari Costs from: $730 USD
Selous is an excellent safari destination for both African honeymoons and family safaris- it is home to different animals with a high concentration of buffaloes and elephants. Other animals are Leopards, giraffes, wild dogs, crocodiles, lions, antelopes, wildebeest, hippos, and a high concentration of birds.
Enjoy activities while here such as boating safari on the Rufiji River whereby you will have chances of seeing a variety of flora and fauna. Other activities are fly camping, nature walks, and game drives.
Mahale Mountains National Park Prices (US$ 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 Costs $5767 USD per Person.
Arusha National Park (US$ 50 – US$ 230)
Entrance Fees: Peak Season costs $50 USD, Low Season Costs $ 45 USD per person
1 Day Safari to Arusha Costs $ 185 USD per Person
4 Day Horse Riding in Arusha Costs $ 4000 USD per Person
1 Day Cycling Tour to Arusha National Park Costs $ 230 USD per Person
Ruaha National Park Costs (US$ 30– US$ 1400)
Entrance Fees: Peak 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 Day Chimpanzee Trekking Gombe Costs $ 1300 per Person
Katavi National Park (US$ 30 – 4511US$)
Entrance Fees: Peak Season costs $30 USD
9 Day Safari including Katavi, Mahale Mountains & Gombe National Parks costs $ 4511 USD per Person.
The places that you are going to see will also affect the cost of the safari. Tourists normally go to the different National Parks that are found in Tanzania and these have entrance fees that are paid and these vary according to the National Park that you are going to visit. Note that the more places you plan to visit, the more money you are bound to spend on your safari.
