Cost guide · 2026
How much does Safari cost?
Based on 27 priced offers from 6 operators, verified 25 Oct 2026. The median is $2,033 per person; the distribution below shows where the rest of the market sits.
- Operators compared
- 6
- Priced products
- 27
- Median price (5 days)
- $2,033
- Range
- $802–$6,995
- Prices last verified
- 25 Oct 2026
Price distribution
Number of offers in each of ten equal price bands between the lowest and highest price we track.
Cost by option
| Option | Offers | Lowest | Median | Highest | Median per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kruger and Sabi Sand | 14 | $802 | $1,467 | $3,015 | $361 |
| Serengeti and Ngorongoro | 9 | $1,290 | $2,741 | $5,426 | $528 |
| Okavango Delta and Chobe | 4 | $4,695 | $5,695 | $6,995 | $643 |
Cost by duration
| Days | Offers | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | $802 | $802 | $802 |
| 3 | 6 | $995 | $1,361 | $2,741 |
| 4 | 5 | $1,418 | $1,996 | $3,015 |
| 5 | 5 | $1,252 | $1,731 | $2,587 |
| 6 | 2 | $1,501 | $2,905 | $4,308 |
| 7 | 4 | $1,670 | $4,404 | $5,395 |
| 8 | 2 | $4,695 | $5,061 | $5,426 |
| 10 | 1 | $6,995 | $6,995 | $6,995 |
| 12 | 1 | $5,995 | $5,995 | $5,995 |
What each price band includes
Operators bundle differently. The items we track for Safari are: park fees, conservancy fees, accommodation, meals, game drives, guide, internal flights, road transfers, drinks, laundry, airport transfers, tips. Each operator page lists which of these its price includes and excludes, as published on its site on the verification date.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers use the live dataset; figures update when prices are re-verified.
How much does a safari cost?
Across the 6 operators we track, the median price for a 5-day safari is $2,033 per person sharing, observed on 25 Oct 2026. Camping safaris in Tanzania and self-drive Kruger trips sit at the bottom; fly-in Okavango camps at the top.
What is usually included in a safari price?
Accommodation, meals, game drives, a guide and park fees are standard. International flights, visas, drinks, tips and travel insurance are usually not. Internal flights are included on fly-in itineraries.