The Big Five Signature
Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Serengeti
Elephants in Tarangire, a morning on the crater floor, and two nights in the Serengeti.
From $385 pp / night
From $1,540 pp (4 nights)
Safari prices
Tanzania Safari Cost: Prices, Packages & Itineraries
What a Tanzania safari costs per person, what is included, and what moves the price, explained by a local operator.
Tanzania safari cost comes down to three things: where you sleep, how many travellers share the vehicle, and when you go. Mid-range private northern circuits sell from about USD 335 to 430 per person per night (two sharing), with park fees and a private 4×4 included. Below you will find the cost per person, package prices, accommodation options and the factors that change your total.
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- Tanzanian-ownedLocal team with offices in Arusha and Zanzibar.
- Licensed operatorMNRT licence 037503.
- Operating since 2015Founded as Migo African Safaris and Tours Ltd.
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Tanzania safari prices per person, per night
Safaris here are almost always quoted per person per night, inclusive of park fees, vehicle, guide, accommodation and meals. That is the Tanzania safari price per person worth comparing between operators. These bands are indicative and move with season and group size.
| Level | Indicative, per person per night | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range | About USD 335 to 430 | Comfortable lodges and permanent tented camps, private 4×4, park fees included |
| Southern fly-in | From about USD 495 | Nyerere and Ruaha camps, reached by light aircraft |
| Premium | About USD 500 to 800 | Better-located camps inside the parks and shorter drives between sightings |
| Luxury | USD 800 and upward | Small high-end camps and mobile camps that follow the migration, quoted individually |
Every published package shows its from-rate on the itinerary page. The whole-trip figure is the from-rate multiplied by the nights.
Tanzania safari packages with prices
Prices are per person, from, and depend on season, lodge class and group size. Each itinerary page has the day-by-day plan.
Family Safari Adventure
Tarangire · Lake Manyara · Ngorongoro
Elephants, a compact day at Manyara and one crater morning, with a pool waiting after the dust.
From $375 pp / night
From $1,500 pp (4 nights)
Great Migration Serengeti
Serengeti · Ngorongoro
A Serengeti week placed in the sector that matches your dates, with a crater morning on the way in or out.
From $430 pp / night
From $2,150 pp (5 nights)
Wild Tanzania Photography
Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Seven days of dawn and dusk drives: Tarangire, three Serengeti nights, and a crater morning.
From $415 pp / night
From $2,490 pp (6 nights)
Safari to Zanzibar
Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Zanzibar
Five northern safari days, then a flight to Zanzibar for three beach nights.
From $335 pp / night
From $2,345 pp (7 nights)
Tarangire & Crater
Tarangire · Ngorongoro
Two parks in three days: elephants in Tarangire and a morning on the crater floor. The Serengeti does not fit into this time.
From $410 pp / night
From $820 pp (2 nights)
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Tanzania safari costs for two people
Two travellers sharing a room is the usual way prices are quoted. These figures are the published from-rates for two people, before any season or lodge-class change.
| Itinerary | Length | From, per person | From, two sharing |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Five Signature | 5 days · 4 nights | $1,540 | $3,080 |
| Family Safari Adventure | 5 days · 4 nights | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Great Migration Serengeti | 6 days · 5 nights | $2,150 | $4,300 |
| Wild Tanzania Photography | 7 days · 6 nights | $2,490 | $4,980 |
| Safari to Zanzibar | 8 days · 7 nights | $2,345 | $4,690 |
| Tarangire & Crater | 3 days · 2 nights | $820 | $1,640 |
What changes the Tanzania safari cost
Where you sleep
Lodge or camp standard has the biggest effect on price. A simpler camp inside the park usually beats a smart lodge an hour outside it.
How many people share the vehicle
The vehicle, fuel and guide cost the same whether two people or six are in it, so the price per person falls as the group grows. Every MiGo safari is private: your own 4×4 and driver-guide.
Season
The dry months and migration weeks cost the most. The long rains from April to May are the lowest. If your dates are flexible, tell us, because it is one of the few savings that costs you nothing.
Road or light aircraft
Flying between parks saves most of a day each way and costs more than driving. On a short trip it is often worth it.
Park fees
Park and crater fees are charged per person per 24 hours and are the same for every operator. VAT and some concession fees are likewise fixed. We confirm the exact current figures in every quote.
What is included, and what is not
Usually included
- Accommodation and meals as provided by the camp
- Park and crater fees
- Private 4×4 with driver-guide
- Private game drives
- Bottled water
Usually extra
- International and internal flights
- Balloon safari
- Spa treatments and imported drinks
- Tips for your guide and camp staff
- Travel insurance
Tanzania safari cost: your questions
How much does a Tanzania safari cost?
Mid-range private northern circuits sell from about USD 335 to 430 per person per night, two sharing, with park fees and a private 4×4 included. Southern fly-in camps start at about USD 495 per person per night. Luxury camps and high season cost more, and we quote them individually. For the longer explanation, read our guide, how much does a Tanzania safari cost.
What is the Tanzania safari price per person?
It depends on the length of the trip and where you sleep. The cards on this page show the from-rate per person per night and the from-price for the whole itinerary, so you can compare like for like.
Are park fees included in the price?
Yes. Park and crater fees are charged per person per 24 hours and are included in our published from-rates. They are set by the park authorities and reviewed from time to time, so we confirm the exact current figures in every quote.
Is there a budget option?
Yes. Shifting your dates into the shoulder or low season, filling the vehicle with more travellers, and choosing a simpler camp inside the park all lower the price without cutting your days in the parks. Tell us your budget and we will show you where the savings are real.
What does a luxury safari cost?
Luxury camps and mobile camps that follow the migration are quoted individually. Ask for a quote with your dates and we will price it line by line.
Should I tip my guide and camp staff?
Tips are not included in the price. We will advise a sensible range for your guide and camp staff when you book.
Does the price change with the season?
Yes. The dry months and migration weeks cost the most, and the long rains from April to May are the lowest. If your dates are flexible, tell us.
How do deposits work?
Guests who book on the website pay a 40% deposit on the total, which is the from-rate multiplied by nights and travellers. Lodges are confirmed after payment. Your quote shows the exact amounts.
Keep reading: how much does a Tanzania safari cost, the Serengeti safari guide, and what a luxury safari adds.
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Tell us your dates and who is travelling. We reply within 24 hours with a costed itinerary, not a bracket.
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