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How Much Does an African Safari Cost?

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No sign-up needed Updated for 2026 prices 10 African destinations
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Average Safari Costs by Destination (2026)

DestinationBudgetMid-RangeLuxuryUltra-Luxury
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦South Africa$100–$200$250–$500$600–$1200$1500–$4000
πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺKenya$150–$300$350–$600$700–$1500$1800–$5000
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡ΏTanzania$200–$350$400–$700$800–$1800$2000–$6000
πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΌBotswana$200–$400$500–$900$1000–$2500$3000–$8000
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¦Namibia$100–$250$300–$550$600–$1400$1800–$4500
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡ΌZimbabwe$120–$250$300–$600$700–$1500$1800–$5000
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬Uganda$120–$250$300–$550$600–$1200$1500–$3500
πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΌRwanda$150–$300$350–$650$700–$1500$1800–$4000
πŸ‡²πŸ‡ΏMozambique$80–$200$250–$500$600–$1500$2000–$6000
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡²Zambia$120–$280$350–$600$700–$1500$1800–$4500

Prices shown per person per night in USD. Park fees per person per day.

Safari Season & Pricing Guide

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Jan
Green Season
25% off
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Feb
Green Season
25% off
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Mar
Shoulder
15% off
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Apr
Shoulder
10% off
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May
Dry Season
0% off
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Jun
Peak Season
+15%
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Jul
Peak Season
+30%
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Aug
Peak Season
+30%
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Sep
Peak Season
+20%
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Oct
Shoulder
+5%
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Nov
Green Season
20% off
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Dec
Holiday Peak
+25%

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