BOSCH Adventures · Field Notes
A transparent guide to accommodation, park fees, transport and the choices that influence your overall budget.
What shapes your budget?
The honest answer is that safari costs vary considerably by country, travel style, season and length. The main factors are flights and season, lodge standard, whether you travel privately or in a group, the duration and route, park fees and transfers.
The indicative ranges below help with early planning. Season, availability and the exact route can change the final price significantly.
Indicative prices per person
Tanzania: approximately €2,500–€3,500 for an entry-level or group trip; around €3,500–€5,000 for comfort accommodation or a small group. Namibia: approximately €2,000–€3,500 for a self-drive with mid-range accommodation. Botswana: around €4,500–€7,000 for camps and transfers, or €8,000–€10,000 for luxury camps on a 10–12 day trip.
Three example budgets
Ten days in Tanzania and Zanzibar: flights, safari, lodges, Zanzibar and transfers add up to approximately €3,800–€5,400 per person at a good mid-range standard.
Fourteen days self-driving in Namibia: a realistic plan with a rental car and lodges is approximately €2,400–€3,800 per person.
Eight to ten days on a fly-in safari in Botswana: budget approximately €4,500–€7,500 per person for camps and transfers.
Save wisely—not on the experience
Travelling in the shoulder season, combining comfortable mid-range stays with one or two special lodges, and joining a small group are often the most useful ways to manage the budget.
Keep comprehensive international travel medical insurance and a buffer for transfers and spontaneous legs of the journey. Treat these figures as planning guidance, not a quote; confirm inclusions and current prices for your dates before booking.
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