Best African Hotel Cost Guidelines of 2021/22 by African Safari and Tours Safaris
A safari is one of the most exciting and memorable holidays you’ll ever undertake. There are a lot of factors that go into the cost of an African safari – such as location, time of the year, and level of comfort – but there are also some good rules of getting great budget Safari.
African Safari Costs: What to Keep in Mind
Package deals are not necessarily cheaper. A tailor-made safari will be crafted to your specific budget, allowing you to save and splurge where you and your agent feel it’s necessary. A package deal or scheduled departure tour locks you in to a specific itinerary and non-flexible price.
The more privacy and exclusivity you want, the more you will spend. But you can still have a great time in a less luxurious environment – this is where your agent’s knowledge and experience are so important.
Doing it yourself’ is not necessarily cheaper – or often even possible. In many places, you need us African Safari and Tours Safaris as your agent because we are specialized, have knowledge of light aircraft schedules, all airport transfer in East Africa on all kind of Itinerary.
Using African Safari and Tours as your agent gives you a single ‘all-inclusive’ price. African Safari and Tours Safari as your agent will have access to room availability, special deals and other factors that allow him or her to create an entire itinerary – including international flights – with one cost so there are no ‘surprises’.
One of the best plan of African trip and way of seeing Africa more is to book 21-days safari in Africa and above. You spend a lot of time in the country and explore more, but many traveller’s choose private lodge/tented camp safaris which offers comfortable accommodation and enough time for the game viewing during the safari.
IMPORTANT: All the costs in this blog are only guidelines and an average for per person, per night, sharing a room in High and Low Season. They exclude international flights, visas and optional activities. Note that conservation fees, levies and permits are all subject to change. Peak or High Season generally runs over Christmas and New Year, and from about July to October.
East African Safari Cost Guidelines
Kenya is home to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park and Samburu National Park, among many others like Mount Meru, Tsavo and the Aberdare’s. Tanzania counts the equally famous Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Conversation Area, Selous and Ruaha among its national parks.
Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya make up East Africa and are considered to be the birthplace of safari. This is also where you will encounter the Great Wildebeest Migration – Kenya and Tanzania; see the remarkable mountain gorillas; hike the 2nd highest mountain -Mount Kilimanjaro and also enjoy pristine beaches with miles and miles of fine soft sand.
Hotel Cost in Tanzania
| Low Season | Peak Season | |
| 5 Star | $1,850 | $1,250 |
| 4 Star | $750 – $1,300 | $950 – $1,350 |
| 3 Star | $450 – $650 | $500 – $750 |
| 2 Star | $175 – $275 | $300 – $ 450 |
4-star comfort 4-star luxury 5-star luxury
Low High Low High Low High
$500 – $675 $550 – $725 $800 – $1,200 $950 – $1,350 $1,250 $1,850
Hotel Costs in Kenya
| Low Season | Peak Season | |
| 5 Star | $600 to $550 | $750 |
| 4 Star | $425 to $275 | $400 to $550 |
| 3 Star | $275 to $225 | $350 to $275 |
| 2 Star | $150 – $250 | $250 – $ 300 |
Hotel Costs in Uganda
| Low Season | Peak Season | |
| 5 Star | $600 to $550 | $600 |
| 4 Star | $425 to $275 | $550 to $750 |
| 3 Star | $275 to $225 | $275 to $425 |
| 2 Star | $275 – $225 | $250 – $ 300 |
Gorilla trekking takes you into the pristine and unbelievably beautiful heart of Africa, to the green hills and rainforests of Congo, Uganda and Rwanda that endangered gorilla call home. Tourism is a non-negotiable part of gorilla conservation and some porters and guides are even reformed poachers who now derive an income from protecting Africa’s great apes.
Where to See Gorillas in Africa: Rwanda vs Uganda?
Rwanda Tours
Scenery Wildlife and safari Gorilla trekking Cultural interactions Bird watching
Africa’s easiest and most accessible gorilla trekking is the main draw card of a Rwandan safari.
Uganda – Tours
Scenery Wildlife and safari Gorilla trekking Cultural interactions Bird watching
If you’ve ever wanted to sit with mountain gorillas in their natural rainforest habitat then a Uganda safari will deliver
Ready to Planning Your Dream Africa Safari with African Safari and Tours?
The important thing to remember is that the above costs are guidelines only. Talk to our experts at African Safari and Tours Safaris to discuss your travel budget and help you plan the most memorable African safari that suits your budget and needs.
