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African Safari Cost โ€” A 2026 Pricing Guide From Hoedspruit

By Mike Lawrie

<p><strong>An African safari costs USD 350โ€“700 per person per day in 2026</strong> at the mid-range tier, all-inclusive. Self-drive Kruger runs USD 100โ€“250 per day; premium private-reserve lodges USD 700โ€“1,500; ultra-luxury USD 1,500โ€“3,500. South Africa, especially the Greater Kruger, is the most cost-efficient Big 5 destination. A 5-day mid-range trip from Hoedspruit lands at USD 2,500โ€“3,500 per person.</p>