Travel Costs in Tanzania
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $45
- Mid-range / day
- $150
- Luxury / day
- $600
- Budget meal
- $3
- Coffee
- $2.5
- Local transport
- $0.5
- Budget hotel
- $20
- Mid-range hotel
- $80
Overview
Tanzania is relatively affordable at the local level, but costs for international travelers can rise sharply due to mandatory national park fees, which can reach $50–$70 per person per day, and organized safaris that are the primary draw for most visitors. Zanzibar and the northern safari circuit around Serengeti and Ngorongoro tend to be significantly more expensive than the mainland cities, and luxury lodge pricing is among the highest in Africa.
Notes
To save money, opt for budget guesthouses in Arusha or Dar es Salaam and book group safari tours rather than private ones, as sharing costs with other travelers can cut safari expenses by 40–60%.