AFRICA VACATION PRICING INFORMATION:
What’s Included on Safari?
While it’s true you can find cheaper safari lodges online, they often come with unexpected costs. Our recommended properties include everything you need:
All meals, tea and coffee, and local brand alcoholic drinks
2 safari activities daily
Expert safari guide and/or tracker
Daily sundowner cocktails in a scenic spot
Road transfers to/from the nearest airport
Laundry service
Taxes, park entrance fees, and conservation fees
How Much Does an Africa Vacation Cost?
This varies depending on the lodges you use, when you travel, and many other factors, but here’s a rough guide for how much you can expect to spend on an African safari. These estimates include accommodations, game viewing activities, and road and air transfers.
Flights (Economy)
All domestic (US) and international flights, round-trip
Low season: $1,200+ per person
Peak season: $2,000+ per person
Botswana
Travel time: 10-14 days
Accommodations: 4-star and up
Minimum budget: $8,000-9,500 per person
Uganda/Rwanda
Travel time: 4-5 days
Accommodations: 4-star and up
Minimum budget: $5,500-7,500 per person
Mauritius
Travel time: 5-7 days
Accommodations: 4-star and up
Minimum budget: $4,000-6,000 per person
South Africa
Travel time: 10-14 days
Accommodations: 4-star and up
Minimum budget: $7,000-8,000 per person
Kenya/Tanzania
Travel time: 10-14 days
Accommodations: 4-star and up
Minimum budget: $7,000-8,500 per person
Maldives
Travel time: 10-14 days
Accommodations: 4-star and up (with overwater bungalow)
Minimum budget: $7,000-8,000 per person
Seychelles/Mozambique
Travel time: 5-7 days
Accommodations: 4-star and up
Minimum budget: $6,000-7,000 per person