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Kenya Safari Cost

Kenya Safari Cost

Planning for a Kenya Safari and wondering about the cost factors involved? It’s all but natural to get a little apprehensive about the prices for a Safari to Kenya. Because if not properly planned, your budget for Kenya Safari can go haywire.

So, to avoid these circumstances, it’s smart to get an overall picture of all the cost factors that are included in your Kenya Safari tour. Here’s our take on the costs and prices involved in a safari to Kenya and other budget-related aspects.

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The prices of your Kenya Safari are majorly affected by three different factors. They are highlighted below:

  • Transportation Cost: These costs include flight costs (local/domestic) and other transportation costs during a safari.
  • The age group of the travellers: The travellers coming for a Kenya Safari can be grouped into two categories: Adults and Children. The national park fees and the lodge rates vary for adults and kids. Some lodges also offer reduced rates for kids coming for a Safari in Kenya.
  • The group size: As a general thumb rule, the larger the group size, the cheaper the prices for a Kenya Safari are. This is because when you travel in a group, the prices are always shared among group members.

1) Time of the Visit:

Kenya Safari has three safari seasons especially, peak season, shoulder season and low season. Accommodation rates vary through different seasons.

  • Peak Season: High rates are expected during peak months of travel.
  • Shoulder Season: The prices involved are moderate during shoulder season months.
  • Low Season: This involves relatively low rates and is a suitable time for budget travellers.

Below is a table that gives an idea about the prices of Kenya Safari on a budget across different seasons.

Safari Seasons

Price (per person per night)

High Safari Season

$400- $600

Shoulder Safari Season

$399- $400

Low Safari Season

$200-$399

 

2) Accommodation Costs

There is a wide range of options for accommodations for a Kenya Safari. They are tented camps, safari lodges, resorts, hotels and camps.  These accommodation options have been broadly categorized into three types: Budget, mid-range and high-end safaris.

  • Budget Safari: For some travellers spending huge bucks of money merely watching animals can be a little overwhelming. They generally opt for the budget safari in Kenya. The budget safari can start around US $250.

 

  • Mid-range Safari: A mid-range multi-day safari could cost around US $ 250- 300 per person, per day. These safaris include visits to big game parks and reserves and accommodation in comfortable safari lodges and camps.

 

  • High-end Safari: It is recommended for all travellers who want an exclusive safari experience. Visitors get to stay in luxury safari tents and enjoy world-class dining. Mainly wildlife conservation areas offer custom-designed safari experiences in open-sided safari vehicles. The high-end safaris can range from US $ 350 per person per night to US $ 1000 per person per night.

 

Below is a representation of Kenya Safari cost across different seasons in different accommodations across the country. The price range mentioned is more dependent on the time of travel.

 

Price per person per night

Moderate

Camps

Mid-range camps

 

High-end camps

Green Season

$500-$575

$650-$950

$1050-$1500

Shoulder Season

$550-$675

$750-$1000

$1100-$1950

Peak Season

$600-$725

$850-$1250

$1350-$2250

 

Note: They are typical prices and include various costs such as costs of getting there, the park fees and prices for activities.

 3) Destinations you choose to visit:

Although Kenya is a leading safari destination, there are many islands and beaches which also deserve a place in your itinerary. So, the Kenya Safari Cost will get influenced by the number of destinations you choose to include in your itinerary.

Remember, each additional place you choose to visit during your Kenya Safari will add to the prices involved in the trip. Also, a visit to national park and reserves are pricier than visits to islands and beaches.

Lastly, depending on the above considerations, the Kenya Safari Cost depends on where you want to go and what you want to see. Mostly, a budget safari to Kenya in the off-season can cost you around US $299 per person per night. But with an increase in demands of comfort and style as per the taste of travellers, these prices can increase up to US $2000 per person per night.

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