An African Safari can cost between $100 to $8,000 per person per night. A Typical Budget Safari averages $100-$150 Per person per night, Mid-range $250-$350 per person per night, Luxury $500- $750 per person per night and then Above $1000 per person for high-end exclusive safari experiences.
Usually when planning an African Safari, its recommended that you look for a reputable tour operator who can arrange the entire trip for you. Quotations provided by tour operators usually include the following:
Before booking an African Safari, its best to identify which country you wish to visit based on your interests. However generally here are the most popular African Safari zones:
The main things to do in Southern African include: Game viewing, Cultural encounters, visiting historical sites and monuments, culinary tours, boat safaris, walking safaris, flying safaris and so much more.
The main things to do in East Africa include: Wildebeest Migration and Big five tours, Gorilla and primate trekking tours,
The main things to do here include: Beach holidays, honeymoon safaris, historical sites tours, adventure sports, and a little wildlife where endemic species are found.]
There are several tour operators offering Africa Safari tours, here are some notable companies you can contact to arrange your African Safari tours.
Adventure in the wild safaris – Based in East Africa, Adventure in the wild safaris is a leading tour operator for Gorillas and wildebeest Migration Safaris, as well as tours across the whole of Africa.
Gorilla Rwanda Safaris – Embark on an Authentic Gorilla Trekking tour in Rwanda or Uganda Arranged by Gorilla Rwanda Safaris.
The best time to travel to Africa for a tour is during the dry season. However, both East and Southern Africa have varied seasons as explained below:
The best time for a safari in East Africa is during the dry season, which usually runs from June to September and from December to February. During this period, the wildlife is easier to spot as animals gather around waterholes, and the vegetation is thinner.
For those hoping to witness the famous Great Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara / Serengeti national parks, the best time is from July to October when millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains and through the Mara River. Another good time to see the migration is January and February, when the weather is drier and the birthing season for wildebeest has begun thus offering more wildlife viewing opportunities.
Also during the dry season, you can combine your East Africa wildlife / Great Migration Safari with Mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda. You can book a combined trip for Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, or book a longer trip in Kenya and Tanzania and shorter trip to see the gorillas for example a 3 day gorilla trekking Uganda tour.
The dry season in southern Africa normally runs from May to October, however the best time for an African safari is usually between July to September. The weather is cooler, and wildlife are more concentrated around watering holes, making it easier to see them in Large numbers. For travelers interested in visiting Botswana's Okavango Delta or Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, these months are the best for game viewing. November to March is considered the rainy season, but this can still be a good time for birdwatching and seeing lush landscapes.
In conclusion, June to October is the best all-around time for safaris in both East and Southern Africa, offering optimal wildlife viewing opportunities.
