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The cost behind a safari
Safari Pricing
The clearest conversation you will have about safari costs.
GET TO KNOW PRICING
A safari is one of the most significant travel investments you’ll make. The experiences, the places, the moments of genuine wilderness that stay with you for a lifetime and have real value. However we believe that you should understand exactly where your money is going and why.
Pricing Elements
Here, we break down the main elements influencing the price of your journey:
Pricing Elements
Here, we break down the main elements influencing the price of your journey:
ACCOMMODATION
This typically accounts for the largest portion of your safari cost. Options range from rustic settings to high-end luxury, each with a different price tag. We work across all categories and will always recommend the accommodation that best matches your vision and your budget.
Travel Dates
When you travel has a direct impact on what you’ll pay. Peak season coincides with the best game viewing periods and commands the highest rates; sometimes, rates can be twice as high as those in the low season, with shoulder seasons falling in between. If your dates are flexible, we can advise on the most rewarding time to visit relative to your budget.
DESTINATIONS
Each destination you add to your itinerary brings its own associated costs in the form of internal flights, transfers, park fees and visas. As a general principle, one well-considered multi-destination safari will almost always offer better value than several shorter trips taken separately. Popular destinations like the Serengeti, Masai Mara, the Okavango Delta, and gorilla sanctuaries carry a premium price tag.
GROUP SIZE
Packages where you fly from camp to camp may initially seem more affordable as you share vehicle costs. However, the multiple flights often offset these savings. Depending on your group size, it could be more cost-effective to hire your own vehicle (optionally with a driver/guide) and drive between camps.
PRICING GUIDE
CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR BUDGET
Navigating the financial aspects of planning a safari can often be complex due to various factors at play. At Escape Safari Co., we strive to provide clarity and full transparency to help you understand how your budget will be allocated. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when assessing the overall cost of your safari:
Pricing typically excludes international flights but includes local flights and transfers.
Thanks to a favorable rand-dollar exchange rate, South Africa is one of the most affordable safari destinations. It offers a fantastic introduction to safari for first-time travelers to Africa, while also rewarding the seasoned safari goers.
Even if luxury and exclusivity aren't within your budget, an unforgettable safari experience is still within reach. This is where your agent's expertise can make a significant difference.
A tailor-made safari can be crafted according to your budget, offering flexibility to save or splurge as you see fit. Package deals or scheduled tours often lock you into a specific itinerary and price.
Pricing is generally on a per adult/per night basis. Child rates can vary, and some lodges offer family rooms or discounted rates.
'Doing it yourself' may not always be cost-effective and can make planning more challenging. Your agent's specialized knowledge of aircraft schedules, transfer companies, and ground handlers is indispensable for your itinerary.
Single travelers usually face a single supplement rate, which is typically 50% more than if you were sharing a room.
We provide a fully transparent, itemized 'all-inclusive' price. Our agents have access to room availability, special deals, and other factors that enable them to create an entire itinerary - including international flights - at one cost.
PRICING GUIDE
CONSIDERATIONS FOR
YOUR BUDGET
Navigating the financial aspects of planning a safari can often be complex due to various factors at play. At Escape Safari Co., we strive to provide clarity and full transparency to help you understand how your budget will be allocated. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when assessing the overall cost of your safari:
Flights
Pricing typically excludes international flights but includes local flights and transfers.
ROOM RATES
Pricing is generally on a per adult/per night basis. Child rates can vary, and some lodges offer family rooms or discounted rates.
SOLO TRAVEL
Single travelers usually face a single supplement rate, which is typically 50% more than if you were sharing a room.
TAILORED SAFARIS
A tailor-made safari can be crafted according to your budget, offering flexibility to save or splurge as you see fit. Package deals or scheduled tours often lock you into a specific itinerary and price.
BUDGET FRIENDLY
Even if luxury and exclusivity aren’t within your budget, an unforgettable safari experience is still within reach. This is where your agent’s expertise can make a significant difference.
EXCHANGE RATES
Thanks to a favorable rand-dollar exchange rate, South Africa is one of the most affordable safari destinations. It offers a fantastic introduction to safari for first-time travelers to Africa, while also rewarding the seasoned safari goers.
DIY VS PLANNED
‘Doing it yourself’ may not always be cost-effective and can make planning more challenging. Your agent’s specialized knowledge of aircraft schedules, transfer companies, and ground handlers is indispensable for your itinerary.
FULL TRANSPARENCY
We provide a fully transparent, itemized ‘all-inclusive’ price. Our agents have access to room availability, special deals, and other factors that enable them to create an entire itinerary – including international flights – at one cost.
TAILORED SAFARIS
Whatever your budget, our job is to make it work as hard as possible for you. We apply everything we know, our relationships with the best operators on the continent, our understanding of seasonal value, and our instinct for what makes a safari truly memorable, to craft something that feels exceptional at every level. Every quotation we provide is fully itemised and all-inclusive, so you know precisely what is covered before you commit to anything.
We don’t charge planning fees, and our quotations carry no obligation. The conversation is always free. The experience, we hope, will be invaluable.
