The price per day by comfort level
| Option | Per person per day | 7 days |
|---|---|---|
| Camping, shared group | US$250 to 450 | US$1,800 to 3,500 |
| Mid-range lodge, private | US$450 to 900 | US$2,800 to 4,900 |
| Luxury, domestic flights | US$900 and more | US$5,500 to 10,500 and more |
One operator gives mid-range as US$400 to 500 in low season and US$550 to 700 in high season. High season (July to October) costs 20 to 40% more than the green season.
Park fees: what makes the price
Figures from a single blog (2026, adult, high season, 18% VAT on top), to confirm on the websites of the parks authority (TANAPA) and of Ngorongoro (NCAA):
| Park | Fee |
|---|---|
| Serengeti | US$84 per day, plus US$71 per night camping in the park |
| Ngorongoro Crater | US$82 per day, plus US$295 per vehicle to descend into the crater |
| Tarangire, Lake Manyara | US$59 each |
See the parks: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire.
What is generally not included
- International flights (US$700 to 1,500 depending on origin) and visa: see visa and entry.
- Travel insurance, tips (US$10 to 20 per day for the guide).
- Hot air balloon flight: about US$550 to 600, see the Serengeti balloon.
- Drinks, optional activities.
- For a safari from Zanzibar, the return flight is extra: see safari from Zanzibar.
How to cut the bill
- Travelling in a shared group or camping cuts the price per day sharply.
- The green season is cheaper than July to October.
- A 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari starts from about US$900 per person at one reseller: a reasonable entry point.
- Always ask whether park fees, meals and transfers are included.
Safari or Zanzibar
To combine beach and safari, read safari or Zanzibar: combining and from Zanzibar to Arusha.
