The major cost elements of an African Safari are; 1. Transport      >>>> Return air fare from your home country      >>>> Transport while on safari 2. Accommodation while on safari 3. Game Park fees 4. Government Taxes 5. Items of personal nature
	Budget Type
		Low Budget:     Camping Safaris
		Mid Budget:     Lodge Safaris
		High Budget:    Luxury Safaris
		Deluxe budget: All inclusive

 

Of the factors mentioned above the total cost of a safari varies depending on your preferences i.e.

• Number of days of travel

• Mode of transport to your safari destination i.e. Flying safari versus a road safari or using a 4x4 Van versus a 4x4 land cruiser;

• Accommodation type: Accommodation while on safari is usually in safari lodges or safari camps located within the game park or within the precincts of the parks. There is a wide range of accommodation type available in the game parks ranging from; deluxe accommodation in luxury tented camps, standard accommodation in lodges to basic camping.

• The number of people traveling together can drastically lower the cost of a safari through sharing of the safari vehicle and accommodation either in double or triple rooms.

• The dates of travel also affects the cost of safari. For example accommodation prices vary seasonally and there are four major seasons namely;

  • Low Season

  • Mid Season

  • High Season and

  • Peak Season

• Your choice of destination will also affect the cost of a safari. Some destinations are premier than others

Below is a quick run down (for a selection of safaris) on total cost of safaris ranging from low cost safari, budget safari and luxury safaris in Kenya and Tanzania.

NB/Please note that the rates shown below should be used as a guide only and for actual costs, please contact us with details of your requirements
Guideline on Cost  of safaris in Kenya

 

The safari costs guidelines are on per person basis and in US$

Safari	Transport	Accommodation Type
		Luxury (deluxe)			Budget			Camping
3 days Masai Mara	Seasons	Low	Mid	High	Low	Mid	High	Low	Mid	High
	Air	2030	2030	2030	760	865	960	NA	NA	NA
	Road	NA	NA	NA	570	620	680	120	120	120
	Extra Night	715	715	715	170	215	250	120	120	120
3 Days Amboseli	Air	1050	1230	1390	700	790	890	NA	NA	NA
	Road	850	930	1090	540	540	680	120	120	120
	Extra Night	395	465	510	170	215	250	120	120	120
3 Days Samburu	Air	1260	1290	1625	760	865	960	NA	NA	NA
	Road	NA	NA	NA	550	620	680	120	120	120
	Extra Night	400	400	575	170	215	250	120	120	120

 

Note:

• The above Kenya safari costs are just guideline on what to expect when budgeting for a safari. For a more detailed safari cost please contact us. or use our safari planning tool.

• The Safari holiday costs do not include International air fares.

Visit the links below for more information on safari accommodation available in different destinations:

• Masai Mara Game Reserve Accommodation

• Amboseli National Park Accommodation

• Samburu Game Reserve Accommodation

Below are safari travel season dates based on destination:

1. Masai Mara General seasons dates

High Season:  03.January - 05.April - 01.Novemner - 15 December
Low Season 06 April – 30 June
Peak Season: 01 July - 31 October
Christmas: 22 December - 02 January

2. Amboseli Seasons Dates

Low season: 01 Apr - 31 June / 01 Nov-14 Dec
High season: 01Jan - 31 Mar & 01Jul–31 Oct/15 Dec - 31 Dec.

3. Samburu Seasons dates

Low season : 01 Apr - 31 June / 01 Nov-14 Dec
Peak Season: 01 Jul - 31 Oct
High season : 01Jan - 31 Mar /15 Dec - 31 Dec.