What it costs
Most of the price is not profit, and most of it is not negotiable.
What a Tanzanian safari actually costs
Most of the price is not profit, and most of it is not negotiable. Here is where it goes.
Park fees are the largest single line in any Tanzanian safari and the one most often hidden inside a round number. Knowing the split is the difference between comparing two quotes and guessing between them.
Roughly where the money goes
Indicative proportions for a mid-range northern-circuit journey.
| Line | Share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Park and conservation fees | 25–40% | Set by TANAPA and NCAA, per person per 24 hours. Not negotiable (subject to confirmation). |
| Accommodation | 25–35% | Varies most. The biggest lever you have on the total. |
| Vehicle, fuel and guide | 15–25% | Fixed per vehicle, so it falls per head as the group grows. |
| Internal flights | 0–15% | Only if you fly the long sectors. |
| Operator margin | 10–15% | Ours. We will tell you the figure if you ask. |
What makes an access journey cost more
A hoist and transfer equipment carried for the whole journey, not hired by the day.
Camps chosen on measurement rather than price — the step-free one is rarely the cheapest.
Longer stays in fewer places, which costs more in nights and less in driving.
Site visits to measure a property we have not used before.
We do not add an access surcharge. The cost difference is in the itinerary, and it is itemised.
Every figure on this page is indicative and unapproved. Park fees change annually and must be re-checked against the official tariff with the date of checking shown. (subject to confirmation)
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