Arusha
Gateway
Nights
1
Tanzania safari builder
Build your Tanzania safari
Choose your parks, set the nights, and pick your lodges. A live per-person estimate updates as you plan, with expert tips along the way. Save your trip and we fine-tune the details with you.
New to this? Start from an expert route, then make it yours.
Travellers
Adults
2
Children
Under 12
0
Season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Arusha to Tarangire
Tarangire
Elephants & baobabs
Nights
2
Tarangire to Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro
The Crater
Nights
1
Ngorongoro to Serengeti
Serengeti
The Great Migration
Nights
3
Interactive tour route map
Interactive tour route map
Your estimate
From, per person
$4,026
$8,051 total for 2 travellers
Typical range $7,246 to $9,259
Nicely balanced: an 8-day, 7-night itinerary with a good rhythm.
What your estimate includes
The price you see covers the core of your safari. A few things are always arranged separately, so you know exactly where you stand before we send a precise quote.
Included
- Park and conservation area fees
- Accommodation as you select it, with breakfast
- Inter-park transfers as you choose them, by road or light aircraft
- A private 4x4 with a professional driver-guide
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Not included
- International flights to and from Tanzania
- Tanzania visa
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks and personal items
How much does a Tanzania safari cost?
Use the builder above for a live price on your exact trip. As a benchmark, a classic 8-day Northern Circuit safari for 2 people sharing, staying in mid-range lodges through the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, works out to around $4,026 per person (typically $3,623 to $4,630 depending on lodges and season). All figures are in US dollars. Here is how that estimate breaks down for the group:
| Cost component | Estimate (2 people) |
|---|---|
| Accommodation1 room × 7 nights | $2,713 |
| Park & conservation fees | $873 |
| Vehicle & guide1 vehicle × 7 days | $2,520 |
| Ngorongoro crater fee | $295 |
| Flights | $600 |
| Total for 2 | $8,051 |
| Per person | $4,026 |
Park fees and lodges drive most of the price, so the season and your comfort level matter more than any single park. For a full breakdown of what shapes the number, read our Tanzania safari cost guide, or browse our ready-made safari tours for inspiration.
Safari builder questions
Is the safari builder free to use?
Yes. Building a trip and seeing the live per-person estimate is completely free, with no obligation. You only commit once you have spoken with our team and approved a final quote.
How much does a typical Tanzania safari cost?
A mid-range private Tanzania safari typically costs $350 to $500 per person per day, covering park fees, a private 4x4 with a professional guide, and lodges with breakfast. A classic week-long Northern Circuit trip therefore lands in the low thousands of dollars per person for two people sharing. Budget camping costs less and luxury lodges cost more. Use the builder above to price your exact parks, nights and lodges.
How accurate is the estimate?
It is a realistic planning estimate built from current park and conservation fees, real per-lodge nightly rates, vehicle and guide day rates, and the season you choose. The final quote can move a little once we confirm exact lodge availability and routing, but the builder gives you a dependable working budget.
Can I choose my own parks, lodges and nights?
Yes. You set how many nights you spend at each park, pick a lodge at every stop, choose road or light-aircraft transfers between parks, and set how many adults and children are travelling. The estimate updates instantly with every change.
What is included in the price?
The estimate covers accommodation with breakfast, all park and conservation fees, a private 4x4 with a professional driver-guide, inter-park transfers as you choose them, the Ngorongoro Crater fee where it applies, and airport transfers. International flights, the Tanzania visa, travel insurance, tips and personal spending are arranged separately.
What happens after I save my trip?
We email you the itinerary and a link back to it, then a safari expert reviews the plan, fine-tunes lodges and logistics, and sends you a precise, no-obligation quote. Nothing is booked until you approve it.
Should I travel between parks by road or by air?
Road transfers are included and let you see the landscape and stop along the way, but Northern Circuit drives are long, for example 8 to 9 hours from Arusha to the Serengeti. A light-aircraft flight costs more but saves most of a day, which is usually worth it on shorter trips or on the long Serengeti leg.