How much does an African safari cost per person?

How much does an African safari cost per person? An African safari costs anywhere between $125 and $1,500 per person per night. A budget safari averages $150 per night, mid-range $350 and luxury $750. The extreme top-safaris can easily go up to $1,500 per night, or more!

Why is African safari so expensive?

Since transportation is limited, travellers must often pay for specialised vehicles, such as 4x4s, to traverse the terrain. The cost of these vehicles, combined with the high cost of fuel and the extra time it takes to reach the wildlife reserves, leads to an increase in the overall cost of a safari.

How much is an average 10 day Kenya safari cost?

There are highly exclusive safaris costing more than $1,000 per person per night, easily arranged mid-range safaris costing from $300 to $600 per person per day. and budget adventures from just $125 per day.

How many days do you need for African safari?

The average duration of our safaris is somewhere between seven and ten nights. With the pressures of the modern world, two weeks total trip duration seems to be about the norm and, factoring in travel time, this leaves most travelers with 11-12 nights on the ground in Africa.

Is it safe to take an African safari?

African safaris are safe. The vast majority of people who go on safari in Africa have a perfectly safe trip. How safe your African safari is, largely comes down to the risks you take and whether you choose to follow sound advice. Of course, unexpected things happen - anywhere at any time, and safaris are no exception.

Are luxury safaris worth it?

In a luxury safari, you will be guaranteed to have the best of the best, the cream of the crop guides/drivers. They will be the one to track animals and beautiful sights, and they may even take you to the “secret spots” of the place. The abler they are, the more you will be able to see and experience Africa.

How much does a luxury safari in Africa cost?

An African safari costs anywhere between $125 and $1,500 per person per night. A budget safari averages $150 per night, mid-range $350 and luxury $750. The extreme top-safaris can easily go up to $1,500 per night, or more!

How do I plan an affordable African safari?

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.

Which is the safest safari in Africa?

Botswana: Consistently ranked as one of Africa's safest countries, Botswana's top safari destination is Chobe National Park, which is dense with a variety of wild game. The park has one of Africa's highest concentrations of elephants, with over 50,000 migrating through the park.

Why are Kenya safaris so expensive?

Today's safaris are designed with conservation in mind. Africa's wildlife and eco-system is very fragile and can only accommodate a certain number of visitors. To ensure that the balance is maintained the number of visitors have to be limited one way of doing that is by charging high prices.

Where is the best place to go for a first time safari?

1. Kenya. Kenya is undoubtedly one of the best destinations for your first safari, with a vast array of landscapes and classic activities for you to enjoy.

What time of year is cheapest for safari?

Shoulder season — the times between the high season and green season, March to May and October to December — usually offers moderate temperatures and just an occasional storm. This time can be a great option for travelers since this is when you can get better pricing while still enjoying prime wildlife viewing.

Why is Masai Mara so expensive?

Prices tend to be higher during the Peak season which is normally when the Great wildebeest migration happens as this attracts large numbers of visitors to Masai Mara making it more expensive to secure rooms due to the high demand. The Peak season runs from July to October.

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.

How do you go to the bathroom on safari?

Toilet Stops on Safari This is one of the most common safari questions that we receive. Going to the bathroom while on safari is a little different from going at home. Actually, it's a lot different. Park entrances, picnic areas and lodges usually have bathrooms but on game drives and walks, you 'go' in the bush.