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Tanzania Trip Cost Calculator

Tanzania is more expensive than Kenya for safari, but the Serengeti–Ngorongoro circuit is unmatched. Park fees are the biggest cost driver. Zanzibar is a relatively affordable beach add-on.

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Tented camps in Serengeti, comfortable lodges in Ngorongoro, private 4x4 with guide.

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Daily cost by trip style

Per-person, per-day spending in Tanzania. Mid-range and luxury assume double occupancy for accommodation; budget assumes per-bed.

CategoryBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
AccommodationUSD 35USD 150USD 750
Food & drinkUSD 15USD 35USD 90
Local transportUSD 30USD 70USD 150
IncidentalsUSD 15USD 25USD 70
Daily totalUSD 95USD 280USD 1060

Tanzania budget wisdom

1

Park fees can hit USD 250+ per person per day — front-load them when planning.

2

Joining a group safari brings per-person cost down dramatically vs. private.

3

Zanzibar feels twice as affordable as the mainland once your safari ends.

Keep planning your Tanzania trip

First

Check Tanzania visa requirements

Pick your nationality to see whether you need a visa, an eTA, an e-visa, or nothing at all.

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