Are trips to Africa expensive?
Are trips to Africa expensive? The popularity of African safari destinations is despite a sharp rise in trip costs, according to Squaremouth's research. It indicates that a handful of popular safari destinations are among the most expensive destinations, with trip costs surpassing $20,000 per person.
Is 7 days safari too much?
If you're a first-time safari-goer, we highly recommend planning a longer trip to make it well worth your while. As a general rule of thumb about two weeks (or 10 full days minimum) is a good amount of time to properly enjoy your first time in Africa.
Are safaris worth the money?
YES. Start saving now because a luxury African safari is WORTH IT. We spent about $7500 including flights, hotels on either side of our trip in Johannesburg, safari lodge, and transfers from the airport.
How much is a 10 day African safari?
To get started, basic African safari costs start at around US$ 150 per person per day for an all-inclusive budget safari package. That's the no-frills budget safari, that stays at basic campsites and takes advantage of off-season rates.
How much should I budget for a safari?
For a safari experience, we recommend a safari budget that typically falls between $1,000-$2,000+ per person sharing, per night. This safari budget would include accommodations, meals, internal air and most activities.