Safari cost
What a premium safari really costs.
Candid numbers, so you can decide where your money will change the experience and where it won't.
Per person, per night, all-inclusive at camp
Premium
$750 – $2,000
Excellent camps in strong locations, with shared vehicles and expert guides. Great value in South Africa and Tanzania.
Luxury
$2,000 – $3,500
Private concessions, smaller camps, top guides. Most of our Botswana trips sit here.
Ultra
$3,500+
Iconic lodges, private vehicles and guides throughout, plus exclusive-use villas.
These are guideline ranges. They exclude international flights and vary by season.
Spend where it matters. Not on marble bathrooms in the bush.
- Guide quality
- Location within the park
- Private concessions
- Vehicle density
- Camp size
- Private vehicle
- Internal flights
- Pacing & number of camps
From the Safari Journal
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