Frequently Asked Questions.

Tanzania safari costs vary enormously depending on accommodation category, season, duration, and number of participants. A rough guide: budget safaris using mid-range lodges start from $300–$400 per person per night all-inclusive. Premium tented lodges cost $450–$800 per person per night. Luxury mobile camps cost $800–$1,500 per person per night. The cost per person decreases with group size. Kisangara designs safaris across all price points and provides a fully itemised quotation showing exactly where every dollar goes. Request a quote for an accurate figure based on your specific requirements.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Tanzania. The specific coverage that matters most is medical evacuation — the cost of an emergency airlift from the Serengeti to Nairobi or Johannesburg can exceed $20,000. Flying Doctors Society of Africa (AMREF) evacuation coverage costs approximately $25 per person and provides evacuation from anywhere in East Africa. Standard travel insurance often covers this but the policy must explicitly include emergency evacuation. Kisangara provides Flying Doctors enrollment information with all booking documentation.

The only legally required vaccination for Tanzania entry from most countries is Yellow Fever — required if arriving from a Yellow Fever endemic country. Recommended vaccinations (not required) include hepatitis A and B, typhoid, tetanus, and rabies (for extended stays). Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended — consult your travel health clinic for the appropriate prescription. Full vaccination guidance is provided in the Kisangara pre-travel information pack. We recommend consulting a travel medicine clinic six to eight weeks before departure.

The Tanzania shilling (TZS) is the local currency. US dollars are widely accepted for large transactions and tips. Credit cards are accepted at major lodges and in Arusha city. In the field, cash is the only option — ATMs do not exist in the national parks. Tips for guides ($15–20 per day recommended), camp staff ($5–10 per day), and porters on Kilimanjaro ($10–15 per day) should be in US dollars or Tanzania shillings. All accommodation costs are settled directly with Kisangara before travel; no cash required in the parks for accommodation.

Tipping is customary and appreciated. The suggested amount for a safari guide is $15–20 per person per day. For an exceptional guide — one who has produced outstanding results, been particularly flexible, or significantly exceeded expectations — $25–30 per person per day is appropriate. Tips should be given directly to the guide at the end of the safari, in cash, in a sealed envelope if possible. Camp staff tips (cook, camp manager, tent staff) are typically $5–10 per person per day and can be given to the camp manager for distribution if preferred. There is no obligation to tip; it is an expression of appreciation for exceptional service.

All Kisangara guides speak fluent Swahili and English. Several speak French, German, Italian, or Spanish at conversational or higher level. Some speak Japanese. When language preference is specified at the time of booking, we do our best to match the guest with a guide who speaks their preferred language. English-language safaris are the default and all guides are fluent.