How much does a safari in Tanzania really cost? This practical guide gives you a realistic overview of safari prices, from budget to luxury, including accommodation, park fees, flights, tips, visa and the mandatory travel insurance. Find out what influences the total cost and how you can plan your safari budget realistically.

Tarangire National Park is one of the most beautiful and, at the same time, most underrated national parks in northern Tanzania. While many travellers focus mainly on the Serengeti, Tarangire impresses with its unique landscape, huge elephant herds and significantly fewer tourists. Especially during the dry season, the park is one of the best places in Africa to observe wildlife at close range. In this guide, you will find everything you need to know about a safari in Tarangi

Most visitors explore Tarangire National Park along the Tarangire River and leave the park again in the afternoon. Only a few continue into the northern part of the national park to Silale Swamp. For me, however, this vast wetland and grassland area is one of the most beautiful parts of Tarangire. Those who make the extra drive are rewarded with a completely different side of Tarangire – with impressive wildlife sightings and far fewer vehicles. Why I always plan two days in