A safari in Tanzania costs about $280–$710 per person per day for a mid-range lodge/tented camp with a shared vehicle, before international flights. Lodging is the largest share (about 73%), followed by park fees (about 11%).
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.
How much does a safari in Tanzania cost per person per day?
Two adults on a 7-day trip, tips included, no flights or extras. Each figure is the trip total divided by 7 days, per person, the same way the calculator above works it out. Low–high range, USD.
Tanzania safari cost per person per day by style, April versus July. Built from the cards below.
Tanzania safari cost per day, shared vehicle, July (peak season)
Budget camping
Park & conservation fees$60–$65
Camping / concession fees$20–$20
Lodging$35–$55
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$155–$250
Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Park & conservation fees$60–$65
Camping / concession fees$0–$50
Lodging$360–$490
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$455–$710
Luxury camp/lodge
Park & conservation fees$60–$65
Camping / concession fees$50–$50
Lodging$2,760–$3,020
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$2,905–$3,245
Tanzania safari cost per day, shared vehicle, April (lower-fee month)
Budget camping
Park & conservation fees$50–$65
Camping / concession fees$20–$20
Lodging$35–$55
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$145–$250
Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Park & conservation fees$50–$65
Camping / concession fees$0–$40
Lodging$190–$255
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$280–$470
Luxury camp/lodge
Park & conservation fees$50–$65
Camping / concession fees$40–$40
Lodging$1,895–$2,395
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$2,025–$2,610
How much does a private safari vehicle cost per day in Tanzania?
A private 4x4 with driver-guide (up to 6 guests) is about $200–$290 per day per vehicleEstimate – split across everyone in the vehicle. ESTIMATE: Kenyan Land Cruiser hire rates used as a proxy; no Tanzanian operator rate sheet was verified.
What do daily park fees cost in Serengeti and Tarangire?
TANAPA charges entry per 24 hours in Serengeti and Tarangire, plus a concession fee for each night inside a park and 18% VAT (per secondary sources).
Serengeti National Park Sourced$70 ($60 in Apr/May) + 18% VAT per 24 hours
Tarangire / Lake Manyara / Arusha National Parks Sourced$50 ($45 in Apr/May) + 18% VAT per 24 hours
Source: TANAPA tariffs 1 July 2023 · Serengeti National Park Fees 2025-2026 · nationalparksatlas.com
How much does a lodge or camp cost per night in Tanzania?
Per person per night sharing, meals included. Sample properties and basis are listed in the Tanzania cost guide.
Source: Kambu Campers Masai Mara · Our own assumption · Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge price list · Singita Serengeti rack rates 6 Jan 2026
How can you lower the daily cost of a safari in Tanzania?
Travel in a lower-fee month.
Share a vehicle: a private 4x4 is split across up to 6 guests.
Mix tiers: camp in the parks, upgrade for one or two nights.
Choose lower-fee parks for part of the trip.
Our method page explains how each line is calculated, and the data page lists every source.
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.
Tanzania safari cost per day: frequently asked questions
How much does a safari cost per day in Tanzania?
Roughly $280–$710 per person per day for a mid-range lodge/tented camp with a shared vehicle (two adults, 7-day trip, tips included, flights excluded), depending on month. Other tiers are shown in the cards above. Estimates, not quotes.
What is the daily park fee in Tanzania?
Serengeti National Park: adult $70 (changes by month) + 18% VAT per 24 hours; Tarangire / Lake Manyara / Arusha National Parks: adult $50 (changes by month) + 18% VAT per 24 hours.
How much does a private safari vehicle cost per day in Tanzania?
We use about $200–$290 per vehicle per day with a driver-guide (an estimate proxied from Kenyan Land Cruiser hire rates), plus park fees for each passenger. A shared seat is roughly $29–$90 per person per day.
Is the daily cost cheaper on a longer trip?
Per-day fixed costs (park fees, lodging, vehicle) do not fall much on a longer trip, but the cost of international flights is spread over more days, so the all-in cost per day drops as trips get longer. Private vehicle hire rates sometimes fall for longer hires too.
How should I tip per day on safari in Tanzania?
Published guidance (mostly Kenya-focused) suggests about $10–$20 per person per day for a shared driver-guide, $40 per vehicle per day for a private guide (up to about $25 per person), and $5–$15 per person per night for lodge staff.
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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