Tanzania Safari Cost: 5 Real Quotes, Park Fees and What Drives the Price
Updated November 2026 · by Safari Broker, an independent safari research service
A mid-range 7-day Tanzania safari quoted at $1,890 to $2,861 per person in our five real quotes for one trip (6 travelers, private 4x4 and guide, flights not included), about $270 to $409 per person per day.
What 5 real quotes cost
Same trip, five operators. Per person, 7 days.
- $1,890
- cheapest quote
- $2,861
- most expensive quote
- +51%
- spread, cheapest to dearest
- $5,826
- difference for the group of 6
- Quote A$1,890
- Quote B$2,457
- Quote C$2,480
- Quote D$2,667
Quoted for slightly different dates
- Quote E$2,861
Two vehicles instead of one
Like for like (same dates, one vehicle) the three quotes ran $1,890 to $2,480, a 31% gap. Same trip, same group: the operator you pick moves the bill.
| In every quote | Not in any quote |
|---|---|
| Private 4x4 Land Cruiser + English-speaking guide | International flights |
| Park fees | Visa |
| Accommodation + meals as listed | Tips |
| Airport transfers | Lodge drinks |
One quote also listed a hot-air balloon ride as an optional extra.
Per day: why one number misleads
Divide each quote by 7 and you get about $270 to $409 per person per day for this trip. We have no real quotes for 3 or 5 days, so we do not publish those prices. Get an itemised quote for your own days instead.
Park fees: the part that is fixed
| Park | Fee (adult, USD) |
|---|---|
| Serengeti | $70 per day (Mar 15 - May 15: $60) |
| Tarangire | $50 per day (Mar 15 - May 15: $45) |
| Lake Manyara | $50 per day (Mar 15 - May 15: $45) |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area | $70.80 entry (24 h permit) |
| Ngorongoro Crater service fee | $295 per vehicle, per trip |
Sources: TANAPA tariff 2023/24 and NCAA tariffs (see Sources). Check the current TANAPA tariff before you pay.
The crater fee is per vehicle, so group size matters
| Travelers in one vehicle | Crater service fee per person |
|---|---|
| 2 | $147.50 |
| 4 | $73.75 |
| 6 | $49.17 |
What drives the price
Park and conservation fees
Charged per person per day, plus per vehicle. The more days in Serengeti and Ngorongoro, the higher the fixed floor.
Accommodation level
Camps and lodges differ most between quotes: ask for the named property and room type.
Private or shared vehicle
A private 4x4 and guide costs more per person than a shared departure.
Season and dates
Serengeti and Tarangire fees are lower from 15 March to 15 May; lodge rates move with season.
Group size
Vehicle and crater fees are split across travelers; a second vehicle adds cost.
Operator margin
Our five quotes show it: the same trip differed by 51%.
Visa and tips
Not in the quotes: check the official Tanzania immigration site for visa details.
Compare quotes before you pay
Same trip, five prices. We contact 3-10 vetted operators for your dates, compare inclusions and write a top-3 recommendation. You book the operator directly.
Not sure which company? Read how to choose a Tanzania safari operator. Planning beyond Tanzania? See African safari cost in East Africa.
FAQ
How much does a Tanzania safari cost per person?
In five real operator quotes we collected in November 2026 for one 7-day mid-range trip (6 travelers, September 2027, private 4x4 and guide), the price was $1,890 to $2,861 per person, excluding international flights, visa, tips and lodge drinks. That is one trip, not a market average.
How much is a Tanzania safari per day?
For that same trip the quotes work out to about $270 to $409 per person per day (the quote divided by 7). Official park fees alone are $45 to $70 per adult per day in Serengeti, Tarangire and Lake Manyara according to the TANAPA 2023/24 tariff.
How much does a 3-day or 5-day Tanzania safari cost?
We only hold real quotes for a 7-day trip, so we do not publish a 3-day or 5-day price. Fixed fees scale per day; ask for an itemised quote for your own dates.
Why do Tanzania safari quotes for the same trip differ so much?
Operators price lodges, vehicles, margins and park-fee handling differently. In our five quotes the dearest was 51% above the cheapest, and the gap came partly from different dates and from one operator using two vehicles instead of one.
Are park fees included in the quote?
In all five of our quotes, yes: park fees, private 4x4 with an English-speaking guide, accommodation and meals as listed, and airport transfers. Always check this line, because some operators list fees separately.
What does Safari Broker charge?
A flat research fee of $49 (standard) or $99 (express). We contact 3-10 vetted operators, compare their quotes and recommend three. We take no commission and you book the operator directly.
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Sources
- TANAPA - Tanzania National Parks Tariffs 2023/2024 (PDF linked from the TANAPA tariff page)Conservation fees per person per day for Serengeti, Tarangire and Lake Manyara (non-East-African adults, peak and low season); fees are VAT (18%) exclusive. The PDF states it covers 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024; it is the edition the TANAPA tariff page links today. Accessed 13 Nov 2026.
- TANAPA - visitor information: tariff pageOfficial page that links the tariff PDF above. Accessed 13 Nov 2026.
- NCAA - Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority tariffsEntry permit USD 70.80 per non-East-African adult (valid one entry within 24 hours) and crater service fee USD 295 per vehicle per trip. Accessed 13 Nov 2026.
- Tanzania Immigration Service DepartmentOfficial source for visa rules and fees. The site did not show fee details to us, so we state no visa price: check it before you travel. Accessed 13 Nov 2026.