9 Day Safari Cost Tanzania

Typical Cost Ranges (Per Person for 9 Days)

Budget / Camping Safari
Approximately $1,800 – $3,000 per person
Includes basic campsites or simple lodges, park fees, guide, vehicle, and meals.

Mid-Range Safari
Approximately $2,500 – $4,000 per person
Includes comfortable lodges or tented camps, private vehicle and guide, park fees, and full-board meals.

Luxury Safari
Approximately $4,500 – $9,000+ per person
Includes high-end lodges or luxury tented camps, premium services, possibly internal flights, and exclusive experiences.

Approximate Daily Cost (Per Person)

• Budget Safari: $200 – $300 per day

• Mid-Range Safari: $350 – $600 per day

• Luxury Safari: $600 – $1,500+ per day

Multiply the daily rate by 9 days for an estimated total safari cost.

What Affects the Cost of a 9 Day Safari in Tanzania?

• Accommodation level (camping, mid-range lodge, luxury lodge)

• Parks visited (visiting Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater increases costs due to higher park fees)

• Private safari vs. group joining safari

• Internal flights (fly-in safaris cost more than road safaris)

• Travel season (June–October high season is more expensive than April–May green season)

• Optional activities such as hot air balloon safari

Sample Total Cost Examples (9 Days)

• Budget safari: starting from about $1,800 per person

• Mid-range safari: around $2,500 – $4,000 per person

• Luxury safari: $4,500 – $9,000+ per person