Real prices · Arusha since 1991
Tanzania safari prices on our live tour list start at $174 per person per day at budget level, $274 at mid-range and $391 at luxury. This page shows the Tanzania safari cost per day, by trip length and by tour, so you can plan a trip for 2027 or 2028. Every price is a real "from" price on a tour you can book.
Updated 13 October 2026. Prices read from our tour list that day.
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Price per day
Safari prices are easiest to compare per person per day. We divide each tour price by its number of days. The table covers our private 3 to 7 day tours from Arusha.
| Level | From, per person per day | Middle tour, per person per day | Where you sleep | Price is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $174 5 days, $869 in total | $294 | Camping and simple hotels | Per adult. Ask us about group prices. |
| Mid-range | $274 5 days, $1,372 in total | $362 | Lodges and tented camps | Per adult. Ask us about group prices. |
| Luxury | $391 5 days, $1,953 in total | $520 | Luxury lodges and tented camps | Per adult. Ask us about group prices. |
The "middle tour" is the tour in the middle of our list at that level. Half cost less and half cost more. Tour pages show the price per adult. Some tours charge less per person for bigger groups, so tell us how many of you are travelling.
Price by trip length
This is the cheapest private tour from Arusha at each level and length. The total is per person. Each row links to the live tour.
| Trip length | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | No tour on our list yet. Ask us | $760 in total $380 per person per day Tarangire & Crater Mid-Range Safari | No tour on our list yet. Ask us |
| 3 days | $605 in total $202 per person per day Budget Tarangire, Crater & Manyara Safari | $1,071 in total $357 per person per day Tarangire, Crater & Manyara Safari | $1,195 in total $398 per person per day Tarangire, Crater & Manyara Luxury Safari |
| 4 days | $1,100 in total $275 per person per day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Camping Safari | $1,110 in total $278 per person per day Tarangire, Crater & Materuni Falls Safari | $1,612 in total $403 per person per day Iconic Serengeti & Crater Safari Tanzania |
| 5 days | $869 in total $174 per person per day Tanzania Safari & Kikuletwa Hot Springs | $1,372 in total $274 per person per day Tarangire, Manyara & Crater Classic Safari | $1,953 in total $391 per person per day Arusha Tanzania Luxury Wildlife Safari |
| 7 days | $1,815 in total $259 per person per day Camping Safari + Cultural Add-Ons | $2,050 in total $293 per person per day Tarangire, Serengeti & Crater Safari | $2,750 in total $393 per person per day Luxury Northern Circuit + Lake Eyasi Safari |
| 10 days | $3,000 in total $300 per person per day Budget Camping Safari & Lake Victoria | $3,130 in total $313 per person per day Grand Northern Tanzania Safari Tour | $3,790 in total $379 per person per day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Cultural Tour |
The lowest price per day is on 5-day trips at every level. Short trips and long trips cost more per day. Trips that start in Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam are priced separately: see safari from Zanzibar and the 3 day safari from Zanzibar cost. For a full week, see the 7 day Tanzania safari cost.
Book a real tour
These are nine live tours from Arusha, three at each level, for 3, 5 and 7 days. Each price is the "from" price per person on that tour’s page, read on 13 October 2026. Each card repeats what that tour’s own page says its price includes.
BudgetFrom $605 per person
$202 per person per day
Visits: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
Price includes (tour page list): a driver-guide, park fees, meals, accommodation, activities, transport, taxes and VAT and round-trip airport transfers. The tour page lists nothing as not included.
BudgetFrom $869 per person
$174 per person per day
Visits: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Chemka Hot Spring
Price includes (tour page list): a driver-guide, park fees, meals, accommodation, activities, transport, taxes and VAT, round-trip airport transfers, bath towels and camping equipment. The tour page lists nothing as not included.
BudgetFrom $1,815 per person
$259 per person per day
Visits: Materuni Water Falls, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Price includes (tour page list): a driver-guide, park fees, meals, accommodation, activities, transport, taxes and VAT and round-trip airport transfers. The tour page lists nothing as not included.
Mid-rangeFrom $1,071 per person
$357 per person per day
Visits: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
Price includes (tour page list): a driver-guide, park fees, meals, accommodation, activities, transport, taxes and VAT, round-trip airport transfers and bath towels. The list says all flights during the tour are not included.
Mid-rangeFrom $1,372 per person
$274 per person per day
Visits: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
Price includes (tour page list): a driver-guide, park fees, meals, accommodation, activities, transport, taxes and VAT, round-trip airport transfers and bath towels. The tour page lists nothing as not included.
Mid-rangeFrom $2,050 per person
$293 per person per day
Visits: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Mto wa mbu and Materuni Water Falls
Price includes (tour page list): a driver-guide, park fees, meals, accommodation, activities, transport, taxes and VAT, round-trip airport transfers and bath towels. The tour page lists nothing as not included.
LuxuryFrom $1,195 per person
$398 per person per day
Visits: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
Price includes (tour page list): a driver-guide, park fees, meals, accommodation, activities, transport, taxes and VAT and round-trip airport transfers. The tour page lists nothing as not included.
LuxuryFrom $1,953 per person
$391 per person per day
Visits: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Price includes (tour page list): a driver-guide, park fees, meals, accommodation, activities, transport, taxes and VAT and bath towels. The tour page lists nothing as not included. It does not mention airport transfers, so ask us.
LuxuryFrom $2,750 per person
$393 per person per day
Visits: Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Price includes (tour page list): a driver-guide, park fees, meals, accommodation, activities, transport, taxes and VAT and round-trip airport transfers. The list says all flights during the tour are not included.
None of the tour pages list international flights, the visa, insurance or tips, so plan for those on top. See all Tanzania safari prices on our tour list.
Why prices move
Six things move the price. Tell us about each one and we give you an exact figure.
This is the biggest gap. The middle tour costs $294 per person per day at budget, $362 at mid-range and $520 at luxury. The vehicle, guide and parks are the same.
Each day adds park fees, a vehicle and a guide. On our list the lowest price per day is on 5-day trips. Very short and very long trips cost more per day.
Park fees are set by the government and are charged per person per day. Time in the Serengeti costs more than time in Tarangire or Lake Manyara. See the fee table below.
Price per person can depend on how many of you travel. Tell us your group size and we give you the exact price.
Our tour list shows prices for private tours. Our group tours do not show a price there yet, so ask us for a group quote.
Our tour list shows the same price in every season. Lodges and park fees can still change by date and by year, so your quote shows the price for your dates in 2027 or 2028.
| Park | Fee per adult per day | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Serengeti | $82.60 | The Serengeti has the highest daily fee of the four northern parks. |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area | $70.80 | Going down into the Crater costs another $295 per vehicle. |
| Tarangire | $59 | A park fee is charged for every day you are inside. |
| Lake Manyara | $59 | Most visits are a half day to one day. |
Fees are from our itinerary page, read on 13 October 2026. We do not have the 2027 or 2028 fee list yet. Park fees are in the price of every tour on this page.
Inside the price
Add the costs outside the tour price to your budget before you compare quotes. The visa is $50 on arrival, or $100 for US citizens, as our tour pages say. No tour page lists a price for flights, insurance or tips.
All nine tours on this page list these:
Eight of the nine also list round-trip airport transfers. The 5-day luxury tour does not mention them, so ask us.
Compare with care
Two quotes for the same trip can be far apart. Before you compare, check these four things.
We are an Arusha company with our own team on the ground. Some websites resell other companies’ tours and add their own fee. Ask who owns the vehicles and employs the guide.
Check that park fees, the Crater fee and taxes are in the price. Some companies leave them out of the headline price.
Ask for the name of every lodge or camp. A quote that says only "mid-range lodge" can change after you pay.
Ask about the vehicle, how many seats it has and the guide’s experience. A cheaper trip can mean a full vehicle or a trainee guide.
Found a quote from another company? Send it to us on WhatsApp and we will quote the same trip. Read why to book direct and how to choose a safari operator.
Questions
On our live tour list, a Tanzania safari costs from $174 per person per day at budget level, $274 at mid-range and $391 at luxury. That is $869 to $1,953 in total for a 5-day trip and $1,815 to $2,750 for a 7-day trip, from the cheapest to the most expensive level. These are the "from" prices on each tour page, read on 13 October 2026. We use them to plan trips for 2027 and 2028. Your quote shows the price for your dates. See the cost per day.
Our 7-day Northern Circuit tours start at $1,815 for budget, $2,050 for mid-range and $2,750 for luxury, per person. The cheapest is $259 per person per day. Each tour lists what its price includes. See the 7 day Tanzania safari page for the day-by-day plan and every 7-day tour.
From $174 to $790 per person per day on our tour list. Budget starts at $174, mid-range at $274 and luxury at $391. The middle tour on our list costs $294, $362 and $520 per person per day. Longer and shorter trips cost a little more per day: the lowest price per day is on 5-day trips at all three levels.
On our tour list the cheapest 5-day safari costs $869 per person, which is $174 per person per day. To keep the price down:
Our group tours do not show a price on the tour list yet, so ask us for a group quote.
Most first-time visitors choose 5 to 7 days. Five days works best if you fly into the Serengeti, because by road you lose almost two days to travel. Seven days by road gives you two full Serengeti days and time in Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. Read Is 7 days enough for the Serengeti? or see the 7 day Tanzania safari.
We do not have the 2027 or 2028 park fee list yet. Fees today are $82.60 per adult per day in the Serengeti, $70.80 per adult per day in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area plus $295 per vehicle for the Crater, and $59 per adult per day in Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Park fees are in the price of every tour on this page. If the government changes the fees, your quote shows the new price for your dates.
Yes, on every tour on this page. All nine tour pages list park fees as included. Always ask any company if park fees, the Ngorongoro Crater fee and taxes are in the price before you compare quotes. See what is included.
None of the tour pages list international flights, the Tanzania visa, travel insurance, tips or drinks, so plan for them on top. The visa costs $50 on arrival, or $100 for US citizens, as stated on our tour pages. Two tours (a 3-day mid-range tour and the 7-day luxury tour on this page) say flights during the tour are not included. Ask us if you are not sure.
Park fees, the vehicle and the guide cost the same at every level, and they add up fast. Every extra day adds park fees for each person and a day of vehicle and guide. Lodge level then decides most of the rest. Camps in remote parks are costly to supply, and trained guides are paid properly. The wildlife you see is the same at every level. What changes is the bed, the food and the privacy.
At the same comfort level the two cost about the same. In our earlier comparison they were within about 10% of each other. The Masai Mara has private conservancies that can add $100 to $150 per person per day on top of the park fee. Tanzania’s fees are simpler to plan for. Read our Tanzania vs Kenya 7-day safari comparison.
Yes. Tanzanian citizens and people with a valid residence permit pay lower park fees than visitors. Tell us when you ask for a quote and we will apply the right rate.
No. We quote in US dollars. Your bank or card company converts the amount at its own rate on the day you pay, so check the rate before you book.
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Travel Consultant, Safari-TZ
Send Salma your dates and she will help you plan your trip.
Our senior guides include Geoffrey Komba, William Mwasimba and Isaac Munuo.
Contact Salma by email at info@safari-tz.com or call or WhatsApp +255 740 666 662.
