SAFARI BUDGET GUIDELINES
Having an estimated budget will help us
plan the best possible safari for you, within a price
range that you are comfortable with.
WHAT IS YOUR BUDGET?
This is perhaps the most
important question.
An East African safari can
cost as little as $200 per day for an overland,
group participation, camping safari to well over $1000
a day per person.
Mid Range Safaris cater
for the traveller who wants to experience Africa in
style and comfort.
Top End Safaris cater to
the seasoned traveller who desires privacy, seclusion
and a true wilderness experience.
Here are some
things to consider when thinking about choosing a
safari that matches your budget, desired comfort
level and style...
ACCOMODATION:
Large lodges are less expensive
than small tented camps & lodges.
Luxury mobile-tented safaris & exclusive semi/ permanent tented
camps are normally the most expensive.
TRANSPORT:
Minivan
safari vehicles are the standard mode of transport used in
Kenya, and are the cheapest transport option.
Land Rovers & Land Cruisers are comfortable but
more expensive than minivans.
Flying safaris are
more expensive than using vehicles, however they allow
you to spend quality time at your destination, cutting
out time-consuming driving. Flying
also allows you to explore more remote & exclusive
areas, particularly in Tanzania.
Other things to consider:
Kenya is the original safari
destination, with a relatively large range of lodges & camps,
and hence more competitive pricing.
Tanzania is Africa’s Premier safari destination
with relatively few camps & lodges in its prime
wildlife locations, making it more exclusive and expensive.
Often more expensive safari lodges & camps have
more experienced guides.
· Always
check what is included in the safari cost.
· As a general rule, the more expensive the lodge
or camp, the better the
food,
comfort and service.
· Up-market camps & lodges usually include wine
with dinner and sometimes
have an open bar policy.
In summary:
Your budget will determine the types of lodges & camps you stay
at, the experience & attentiveness of
the staff and the mode of transport used.
In all cases, you are guaranteed a memorable experience,
with superior wildlife-viewing.
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