2024 Safari Pricing Guidelines: How Much Does a Safari Cost?
A safari promises an exhilarating and unforgettable adventure. The expenses of an African safari are influenced by various factors like location, timing, and preferred level of comfort. However, there are reliable guidelines to help you plan your safari budget effectively…
African Safari Costs: What To Keep In Mind
- The level of privacy and exclusivity desired correlates directly with expenditure. However, even in more modest accommodations, a fulfilling experience is attainable highlighting the pivotal role of your agent’s expertise and insight.
- Uganda emerges as an appealing safari destination due to its advantageous edge of having the big 7 (that is including the great apes the Gorillas and Chimpanzee) unlike its Kenya and Tanzania neighbours. It serves as an ideal entry point for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts.
- Undertaking safari arrangements independently isn’t always cost-effective or feasible. In numerous locales, your agent’s specialized knowledge of logistical intricacies such as light aircraft schedules, transfer services, and ground handlers proves indispensable for crafting your itinerary.
- Engaging an agent streamlines the process with a comprehensive, all-inclusive price. Leveraging their access to room availability, exclusive deals, and other pertinent factors ensures the creation of a cohesive itinerary, including international flights, devoid of unforeseen expenses.
East African Safari Cost Guidelines
Uganda offers a diverse array of national parks and safari activities, making it a prime destination for nature enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for unforgettable gorilla trekking experiences. Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park provide opportunities for game drives to encounter diverse wildlife such as lions, elephants, and hippos, while Kibale Forest National Park offers chimpanzee tracking adventures.
For birdwatching enthusiasts, the lush landscapes of Kidepo Valley National Park and Semuliki National Park are ideal spots. Additionally, travelers can embark on thrilling boat safaris along the Nile River in Murchison Falls National Park or the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, immersing themselves in the natural beauty and wildlife of Uganda.
Rwanda presents a captivating array of national parks and safari activities, promising unforgettable experiences for visitors. The renowned Volcanoes National Park stands out for its iconic mountain gorilla trekking adventures, offering intimate encounters with these majestic primates in their natural habitat. Akagera National Park provides thrilling opportunities for traditional game drives, allowing visitors to spot a variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, and giraffes against the picturesque backdrop of rolling savannahs and shimmering lakes.
Nyungwe Forest National Park beckons with its dense rainforests, offering captivating chimpanzee tracking excursions and canopy walks amidst a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. Moreover, cultural encounters await at the lesser-known Gishwati-Mukura National Park, where visitors can engage with local communities and immerse themselves in Rwanda’s vibrant cultural heritage.
Kenya boasts renowned destinations such as the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, and Samburu National Park, alongside other gems like Mount Meru, Tsavo, the Aberdares and the famous Kenyan coastline of Mombasa, Diani, Watamu and Malindi.
Meanwhile, Tanzania hosts equally acclaimed sites including the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area,Tarangire , Lake Manyara National Park, Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), and Ruaha, among its diverse national parks.
Collectively, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya form the heart of East Africa, recognized as the birthplace of safari adventures. It is within these landscapes that one can witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of Gorilla trekking and the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Gorilla Trekking Cost Guidelines
A Gorilla trekking expedition transports you deep into the untouched and breathtaking landscapes of Africa, where the endangered gorillas reside amidst lush green hills and dense rainforests spanning Uganda, Rwanda and Congo.
Tourism plays an indispensable role in gorilla conservation efforts, with some guides and porters having transformed from poachers to protectors, now deriving their livelihood from safeguarding Africa’s magnificent apes.
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda Costing
3-Star Comfort 4-Star Comfort 5-Star Luxury
Low High Low High Low High
$1300 – $1550 $1800 $1800 $2,300 $2,400 $2,400 – $3,750
Kenya Costing
3-Star Comfort 4-Star Comfort 5-Star Luxury
Low High Low High Low High
$500 – $650 $850 $700 $1,200 $1,200 $1,300 – $1,750
Tanzania Costing
3-Star Comfort 4-Star Comfort 5-Star Luxury
Low High Low High Low High
$500 – $700 $800 $1,000 – $1,300 $1,500 $1,700 $2,200
Rwanda Costing
3-Star Comfort 4-Star Comfort 5-Star Luxury
Low High Low High Low High
$1,600 – $2,000 $2,200 $2,200 $3,000 $3,000 $3,600 – $4,000
All the costs in this blog are guidelines only and an average for per person, per night, sharing a room in High and Low Season. They exclude international flights, visas and optional activities. Note that conservation fees, levies and permits are all subject to change. Peak or High Season generally runs over Christmas and New Year, and from about June to October.
Ready To Start Planning Your Dream Safari?
The important thing to remember is that the above costs are guidelines only. Your agent at Africa Moja Safaris is an expert at maximizing your budget so you get the most bang for your safari buck. Don’t be shy to find out what you can get for your money – you may be very pleasantly surprised!