Before you fly to your destination do your research! Don’t settle on the first safari plan that you see. They all have their unique qualities, schedules, and cost. When planning your safari trip budget you will particularly want to concentrate on this last part. There are a number of quality safaris available that are actually specifically designed for the budget-conscious safari traveler.
The cheapest cost of safari lodging is in camping using your own supplies (versus camping in a permanently tented campground that will usually include beds, showers, and toilets). You can save even more money if you are camping and/or doing your safari with a group. Doing so will help you stay on your budget after forking up the big bucks for travel fare to your safari destination.
Do not assume that all safari packages throughout Africa are equally priced. Some will be much, much more than you expect. Botswana, for instance, is an unusually economically successful country. Therefore you can expect any excursion there to be quite a bit higher than the average African safari plan. One good thing about taking a trip to Tanzania is that it is a well-developed country with good roads.
