How much does a safari cost in Tanzania? (2026 estimate)
A safari in Tanzania costs about $1,950–$4,970 per person for 7 days in a mid-range lodge/tented camp (two adults sharing a vehicle, no international flights). The low end is a lower-fee month (April); the high end is peak season (July).
Park & conservation fees16% · SourcedAdult about $68–$76 per day, 6 park daysHow it’s calculated
Adult about $68–$76 per day (low = Tarangire/Manyara-focused (Tarangire 60%, Serengeti 40%); high = Serengeti-focused (Serengeti 70%, Tarangire 30%)), 6 park days.
5 nights inside parks. USD 50 (Oct-Jun) / USD 60 (Jul-Sep) per adult/night + 18% VAT for Serengeti. Low case assumes a lodge outside the park (no fee); high case assumes inside.
$0 – $590
Permits0% · VerifiedHow it’s calculated
Lodging – mid-range lodge/tented camp59% · Estimate6 nights at $221–$299 per person per night sharingHow it’s calculated
6 nights at $221–$299 per person per night sharing (off-peak month). Single sample: Serengeti Serena from USD 990 per unit 1 Jun-31 Oct (USD 495 pp if a double) and USD 521 per unit 1 Nov-22 Dec (USD 260 pp). Because it is one property and 'unit' is assumed to be a double, a +/-15% band is added (estimate).
$2,650 – $3,590
Vehicle & driver-guide (shared)13% · Estimate2 shared seats × 6 days at $29–$90 per person per dayHow it’s calculated
2 shared seats × 6 days at $29–$90 per person per day. ESTIMATE: Kenyan Land Cruiser hire rates used as a proxy; no Tanzanian operator rate sheet was verified.
$350 – $1,080
Flights0% · VerifiedHow it’s calculated
Tips (driver-guide & lodge staff)6% · SourcedDriver-guide $10–$20 per person/day; lodge staff $5–$15 per person per nightHow it’s calculated
Driver-guide $10–$20 per person/day; lodge staff $5–$15 per person per night. Kenya-focused guidance used for all countries.
$180 – $420
Extras0% · VerifiedHow it’s calculated
Total for 2 travellers
$4,000 – $6,585
Per person
$2,000 – $3,290
Included: the lines above, low to high, rounded to the nearest $5.
Not included: operator margin, bush flights, visas, insurance, drinks and optional activities. Estimates, not quotes.Lines marked Estimate could not be verified.
Estimate, not a quote. Prices change; check with the park authority and your operator. Data last checked 2026-10-16.
Key facts: what a safari in Tanzania costs
TANAPA charges park entry per 24 hours, plus a separate concession fee for each night spent in a lodge inside a park such as Serengeti, plus 18% VAT (per secondary sources). Ngorongoro Crater is run by a different body (NCAA) and is not yet in this dataset.
A 7-day mid-range lodge/tented camp safari for two adults sharing a vehicle: about $1,950–$4,970 per person (about $3,900–$9,940 for two), excluding international flights.
What does a Tanzania safari cost by trip length and style?
Two adults, shared vehicle, tips included, no flights, no extras. Low–high range per person in USD.
7-day Tanzania safari cost per person by style, April versus July. Built from the figures below.
Tanzania safari cost per person in July (peak season)
Budget camping
Estimate
3 days$340–$565
5 days$710–$1,160
7 days$1,075–$1,755
10 days$1,630–$2,650
Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Estimate
3 days$1,065–$1,610
5 days$2,135–$3,290
7 days$3,200–$4,970
10 days$4,800–$7,490
Luxury camp/lodge
Estimate
3 days$6,735–$7,520
5 days$13,540–$15,115
7 days$20,350–$22,705
10 days$30,560–$34,095
Tanzania safari cost per person in April (lower-fee month)
Budget camping
Estimate
3 days$320–$565
5 days$675–$1,160
7 days$1,025–$1,755
10 days$1,555–$2,650
Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Estimate
3 days$650–$1,060
5 days$1,300–$2,175
7 days$1,950–$3,290
10 days$2,925–$4,970
Luxury camp/lodge
Estimate
3 days$4,685–$6,050
5 days$9,435–$12,160
7 days$14,180–$18,270
10 days$21,300–$27,430
Private 4x4 instead of a shared seat raises the cost for small groups; use the calculator at the top of this page to compare. Data status: Verified read in the official tariff of the body that sets the price · Sourced published by a lodge, operator or reseller (or a mirror of an official tariff) · Estimate our own assumption or an unconfirmed figure. Every figure has a source URL and last-verified date on the Data page.
Where does the money go on a 7-day mid-range safari in Tanzania?
This is the itemised July trip for one person, from park fees to tips. Open any line to see how it is calculated.
Park & conservation fees Sourced$410–$455
How this is calculated
Adult about $68–$76 per day (low = Tarangire/Manyara-focused (Tarangire 60%, Serengeti 40%); high = Serengeti-focused (Serengeti 70%, Tarangire 30%)), 6 park days.
5 nights inside parks. USD 50 (Oct-Jun) / USD 60 (Jul-Sep) per adult/night + 18% VAT for Serengeti. Low case assumes a lodge outside the park (no fee); high case assumes inside.
6 nights at $421–$569 per person per night sharing (peak month). Single sample: Serengeti Serena from USD 990 per unit 1 Jun-31 Oct (USD 495 pp if a double) and USD 521 per unit 1 Nov-22 Dec (USD 260 pp). Because it is one property and 'unit' is assumed to be a double, a +/-15% band is added (estimate).
Vehicle & driver-guide (shared) Estimate$175–$540
How this is calculated
2 shared seats × 6 days at $29–$90 per person per day. ESTIMATE: Kenyan Land Cruiser hire rates used as a proxy; no Tanzanian operator rate sheet was verified.
Tips (driver-guide & lodge staff) Sourced$90–$210
How this is calculated
Driver-guide $10–$20 per person/day; lodge staff $5–$15 per person per night. Kenya-focused guidance used for all countries.
Total per person$3,200–$4,970
Total for the group of 2$6,400–$9,940
How much are park fees in Serengeti and Tarangire?
TANAPA tariff 1 Jul 2023-30 Jun 2026 (USD 70 peak, USD 60 for 15 Mar-15 May). TANAPA's 2026/27 database reportedly keeps ~USD 70 + VAT with no low-season rate; the low case uses USD 60 in Apr/May.
Adult (non-resident)$70 ($60 in Apr/May) + 18% VAT per 24 hours
Child$20 Ages 5-15 USD 20; under 5 free. Excl. 18% VAT, which we add.
Source: TANAPA tariffs 1 July 2023 · Serengeti National Park Fees 2025-2026 · nationalparksatlas.com · checked 2026-10-16
Tarangire / Lake Manyara / Arusha National Parks
Sourced
TANAPA tariff 1 Jul 2023-30 Jun 2026 (USD 50, or USD 45 for 15 Mar-15 May).
Adult (non-resident)$50 ($45 in Apr/May) + 18% VAT per 24 hours
Child$15 Ages 5-15 USD 15; under 5 free. Excl. 18% VAT, which we add.
Source: TANAPA tariffs 1 July 2023 · Serengeti National Park Fees 2025-2026 · checked 2026-10-16
How much does a lodge or camp cost per night in Tanzania?
Sampled Tanzania lodging per person per night, off-peak versus peak. Built from the cards below.
Budget camping
Estimate
Off-peak, per person per night$40–$65
Peak, per person per night$40–$65
Sample properties:
Proxy: Kambu Campers (Kenya)
ESTIMATE: no Tanzanian camping-safari rate was verified, so Kenya's budget camp (full board USD 42-67 pp) is used as a proxy. TANAPA campsite fees are added separately.
Source: Kambu Campers Masai Mara · Our own assumption
Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Estimate
Off-peak, per person per night$220–$300
Peak, per person per night$420–$570
Sample properties:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge USD 990 / 521 per unit (full board)
Single sample: Serengeti Serena from USD 990 per unit 1 Jun-31 Oct (USD 495 pp if a double) and USD 521 per unit 1 Nov-22 Dec (USD 260 pp). Because it is one property and 'unit' is assumed to be a double, a +/-15% band is added (estimate).
Source: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge price list · Our own assumption
Luxury camp/lodge
Sourced
Off-peak, per person per night$2,210–$2,795
Peak, per person per night$3,220–$3,525
Sample properties:
Singita Faru Faru / Sasakwa / Sabora USD 2,210-3,525 pp per night (all-inclusive)
Ultra-luxury all-inclusive sample (Singita Serengeti: USD 2,210 pp Jan-mid-May & Nov-mid-Dec, USD 2,795 Oct, USD 3,220-3,525 mid-May-Sep). No mid-luxury Tanzanian sample was verified, so this tier is high-end only.
Source: Singita Serengeti rack rates 6 Jan 2026
When is the cheapest time for a safari in Tanzania?
Our model treats June, July, August, September and October as peak season in Tanzania. Every other month uses the lower off-peak lodging rates.
For a mid-range lodge/tented camp stay, sampled lodging is $220–$300 per person per night off-peak and $420–$570 in peak months. TANAPA’s older tariff had a cheaper entry rate from mid-March to mid-May, though its 2026/27 database reportedly no longer lists it.
International flights typically add roughly $650–$1,500 per person from the UK or US (listed below). Flights are not included in the figures above.
United Kingdom Estimate$650–$1,100
United States Estimate$900–$1,500
India Estimate$350–$750
UAE (Dubai) Estimate$350–$700
Nairobi / elsewhere in Africa Estimate$150–$500
Other (Europe, Asia, Australia...) Estimate$700–$1,700
Return economy fare per adult. Rough estimates (search-summary fare ranges and our own assumptions), not live fares. Check Google Flights or an airline for real prices.
How we calculate Tanzania safari costs
Each estimate adds park and conservation fees, lodging, vehicle and guide, and tips for the chosen month, group and style, then shows a low–high range rounded to the nearest $5. Every figure is labelled verified, sourced or estimate.
Official tariffs: none yet for this country.
Secondary and sampled prices: TANAPA tariffs 1 July 2023, Serengeti National Park Fees 2025-2026, nationalparksatlas.com, Kambu Campers Masai Mara, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge price list, Singita Serengeti rack rates 6 Jan 2026 and Authentic Adventures.
Not included: operator margin, domestic/bush flights, visas, travel insurance, vaccinations, drinks and optional activities.
How much does a safari in Tanzania cost per person?
For a 7-day safari for two adults sharing a vehicle, our estimate is about $1,950–$4,970 per person for a mid-range lodge/tented camp (excluding international flights), depending on the month. Across all tiers shown the range runs from $1,025 to $22,705 per person. These are estimates, not quotes.
How much does a safari in Tanzania cost for two people?
About $3,900–$9,940 in total for two adults on a 7-day mid-range lodge/tented camp trip with a shared vehicle, excluding international flights. The low end is April and the high end is July.
What is the cheapest way to do a safari in Tanzania?
Budget camping with a shared vehicle in a lower-fee month. In Tanzania, budget camping lodging is sampled at $40–$65 per person per night (estimate), and park fees are the largest fixed cost.
Are park fees included in lodge prices in Tanzania?
Usually not. The lodge and camp rates we sampled exclude park or reserve entry fees, which are charged per person per day (or per 24 hours) on top. Our calculator adds them as a separate line.
When is the cheapest time to go to Tanzania?
Lodge and some park rates are lower outside June–October. TANAPA’s older tariff had a cheaper entry rate from mid-March to mid-May, though its 2026/27 database reportedly no longer lists it.
How accurate is this Tanzania safari cost estimate?
Park fees come from the published tariff (status shown per line). Lodging, vehicle and flights are sampled or estimated and shown as ranges. Operator margins, domestic flights, visas and insurance are not included, so real packages often cost more. Data last checked 2026-10-16.
Do children pay less on safari in Tanzania?
Park fees have a child rate (listed under park and conservation fees) and lodges usually charge children 50–75% of the adult rate (we use that range). Child age bands differ by park.
How do you calculate the cost of a Tanzania safari?
We add published park fees, sampled lodge and camp rates, vehicle and guide costs and tips for the month, group size and style you choose. Sources include sampled operator and lodge prices. Each figure is labelled verified, sourced or estimate.
When were these Tanzania safari prices last updated?
Prices were last checked on 16 October 2026 against public tariffs and price lists; this page was last updated on 22 October 2026.
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