SOUTH AFRICA PRICE GUIDE

Generally there are three travel seasons when going on Safari in South Africa, these are:

Low Season (also known as Green or Off-Peak Season)

Shoulder Season (a short period bridging the Low and High Seasons)

High Season (peak wildlife viewing and travel period)

We have put together this Price Guide to give you a general sense of the average costs when considering a Safari to South Africa. We have used the shoulder season as a benchmark which we believe provides a balanced view between low and high season pricing.

While rates can vary between properties and travel partners, we hope this serves as a helpful tool while considering the budget and standard of your safari journey, but please do reach out to us we are here to help you every step of the way!

It is important to note that this guide is meant only as a reference, as it does not reflect the quality of service, accommodation standards, or the richness of any of the experiences. Rather, we have designed this to give a broad overview of pricing across the different categories.

Many outstanding stays exist across all price points!

Prices are based on per person per night sharing - in most cases, children under 12 receive a discounted rate when sharing with adults.

Single travelers often incur a single supplement charge, depending on the specific itinerary, accommodation and time of travel.

The Price Guide excludes costs for:

Private Guides and Private Vehicles
Private Vehicles which may be mandatory in some camps and lodges due to children's ages
Additional activities not included in the accommodation rate (most properties we offer are fully inclusive but it is worth noting this)
All transfers, both road and light aircraft travel
International and regional air travel
Visa fees

Authentic

USD 450.00

What one might expect in an Authentic Camp or Lodge

Includes such as accommodation, meals, local beverages, 2 shared activities per day

Basic comfortable facilities without ‘the frills’ and basic amenities

Fewer staff per guest

Can be based on communal dining

Shared game drives and often not in private area

Classic

USD 800.00

What one might expect in a Classic Camp or Lodge

Includes such as accommodation, basic meals, local beverages, 2 shared activities per day

Comfortable facilities spacious accommodation, most having indoor and outdoor showers

Higher staff to guest ratio

Shared activities with other clients and this can be in shared or private game viewing areas

Luxury

USD 1,600.00

What one might expect in a Luxury Camp or Lodge

Includes such as accommodation, gourmet meals with private dining options including local beverages and often premium beverages

shared activities per day with fewer people per vehicle and often with flexible scheduling

Very comfortable facilities, luxurious spacious rooms, often with a private plunge pool, uninterrupted views of the bush or waterholes and access to a spa and gym

Private game drive areas / concessions offering a more exclusive safari experience and some are only accessible by light aircraft or helicopter