1. DAILY BUDGET PER PERSON - ACCOMMODATION ONLY:
Estimate the DAILY amount you are prepared to spend on Accommodation ONLY.

2. DAILY BUDGET PER PERSON - ALL INCLUSIVE:
Estimate a DAILY amount which includes Accommodation, road transfers, air charters, local scheduled flights, Day Tours and meals. Do NOT include the cost of return international air to and from Africa.

SAFARI BUDGET GUIDELINES

What is your budget?

• This is perhaps the most important question. An African safari can cost as little as $100 per day for a participation camping overland safari to well over $500 a day. Some companies specialize in budget safaris for the young “back-packer” wanting to “rough it” on an overland safari, while others cater to the more affluent seasoned traveler who wants to experience Africa in style and comfort. Here are some things to consider when thinking about choosing a safari that matches your budget and desired comfort level.

Accommodation:

• ·Overland safaris, where you pitch your own tent and participate in camp chores, are the least expensive of all safaris.
• ·Large lodges are less expensive than small-tented camps and lodges.
• ·Luxury mobile-tented safaris are normally the most expensive but exclusive permanent tented camps can be a similar price.

Transportation:

• Overland safaris use big trucks with a low level of comfort.
• Land Rovers and Land Cruisers are comfortable but more expensive than the typical East African minivan safari.
• Fly-in or 'winged' safaris are more expensive than using vehicles, however they give you more time to spend quality time at your destination, cutting out time consuming travel.

Other issues affecting your decision:

• ·Often more expensive safaris have more experienced guides.
• ·Always check what is included in the safari cost, you must compare apples and apples.
• ·Private game reserves are more expensive than government managed parks and reserves.
• ·As a general rule, the more expensive the lodge or camp, the better the food, comfort and service.
• ·Up-market camps and lodges usually include wine with dinner and sometimes have an open bar policy.

In summary:

• Cheap – Under $100 per day – Overland safaris and participative camping.
• Budget – $100 - $200 per day – Cross-country and driving safaris where you stay in large lodges.
• Moderate - $200 - $275 per day – Full service camping, the larger lodges, and safaris that have some flights.
• Deluxe - $275 - $350 per day – Smaller lodges and camps and flights between the game parks and reserves.
• Luxury - $350 - $500 per day – Luxury mobile tented camping, Exclusive lodges and tented camps. Private reserves. Charter aircraft.
• The Best - $500 + per day – Over the top but worth it if you can afford it.