Safari cost per day in Tanzania (2026)
Expect about $325–$830 per person per day for a mid-range lodge/tented camp with a shared vehicle, before international flights. Daily costs are dominated by lodging, then park fees.
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Daily cost breakdown per person
Two adults on a 7-day trip, tips included, no flights or extras. Low–high range, USD per person per day.
Shared vehicle, July (peak)
| Per person per day | Budget camping | Mid-range lodge/tented camp | Luxury camp/lodge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park & conservation fees | $70–$75 | $70–$75 | $70–$75 |
| Camping / concession fees | $25–$25 | $0–$60 | $60–$60 |
| Lodging (per night) | $40–$65 | $420–$570 | $3,220–$3,525 |
| Vehicle & guide | $30–$90 | $30–$90 | $30–$90 |
| Tips | $15–$35 | $15–$35 | $15–$35 |
| Total per person per day | $180–$295 | $535–$830 | $3,390–$3,785 |
Shared vehicle, April (lower-fee month)
| Per person per day | Budget camping | Mid-range lodge/tented camp | Luxury camp/lodge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park & conservation fees | $60–$75 | $60–$75 | $60–$75 |
| Camping / concession fees | $25–$25 | $0–$50 | $50–$50 |
| Lodging (per night) | $40–$65 | $220–$300 | $2,210–$2,795 |
| Vehicle & guide | $30–$90 | $30–$90 | $30–$90 |
| Tips | $15–$35 | $15–$35 | $15–$35 |
| Total per person per day | $170–$295 | $325–$550 | $2,365–$3,045 |
Private vehicle: cost per day for the whole vehicle
A private 4x4 with driver-guide (up to 6 guests) is about $200–$290 per day per vehicle Estimate – split across everyone in the vehicle. ESTIMATE: Kenyan Land Cruiser hire rates used as a proxy; no Tanzanian operator rate sheet was verified.
Daily park and conservation fees
| Fee | Adult (non-resident) | Child | Status & source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serengeti National Park TANAPA tariff 1 Jul 2023-30 Jun 2026 (USD 70 peak, USD 60 for 15 Mar-15 May). TANAPA's 2026/27 database reportedly keeps ~USD 70 + VAT with no low-season rate; the low case uses USD 60 in Apr/May. | $70 (changes by month: $60 in Apr/May) + 18% VAT per 24 hours | $20 Ages 5-15 USD 20; under 5 free. Excl. 18% VAT, which we add. | Sourced TANAPA tariffs 1 July 2023 Serengeti National Park Fees 2025-2026 nationalparksatlas.com verified 2026-10-16 |
| Tarangire / Lake Manyara / Arusha National Parks TANAPA tariff 1 Jul 2023-30 Jun 2026 (USD 50, or USD 45 for 15 Mar-15 May). | $50 (changes by month: $45 in Apr/May) + 18% VAT per 24 hours | $15 Ages 5-15 USD 15; under 5 free. Excl. 18% VAT, which we add. | Sourced TANAPA tariffs 1 July 2023 Serengeti National Park Fees 2025-2026 verified 2026-10-16 |
Nightly lodging rates
| Tier | Per person / night (sharing) | Status & sample properties |
|---|---|---|
| Budget camping | Off-peak $40–$65 Peak $40–$65 | Estimate
ESTIMATE: no Tanzanian camping-safari rate was verified, so Kenya's budget camp (full board USD 42-67 pp) is used as a proxy. TANAPA campsite fees are added separately. Kambu Campers Masai MaraOur own assumption |
| Mid-range lodge/tented camp | Off-peak $220–$300 Peak $420–$570 | Estimate
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). Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge price listOur own assumption |
| Luxury camp/lodge | Off-peak $2,210–$2,795 Peak $3,220–$3,525 | Sourced
Ultra-luxury all-inclusive sample (Singita Serengeti: USD 2,210 pp Jan-mid-May & Nov-mid-Dec, USD 2,795 Oct, USD 3,220-3,525 mid-May-Sep). No mid-luxury Tanzanian sample was verified, so this tier is high-end only. Singita Serengeti rack rates 6 Jan 2026 |
Ways to lower the daily cost
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a safari cost per day in Tanzania?
Roughly $325–$830 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 table. 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.
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