| African safaris are divided into numerous | | | | A 2-week holiday to South Africa or Botswana |
| categories. These are the family safaris, | | | | could cost anything from $2500 to $5000, |
| honeymoon safaris, walking safaris and | | | | whereas a trip to Tanzania and Kenya could cost |
| photographic safaris. Tourists even have a choice | | | | around $3800. There are attractive bargains |
| of renting a vehicle and going on a safari by | | | | offered to the tourists that include the air fare as |
| themselves. Safari trips also include other forms | | | | well. A 4-5 day vacation to Kenya (inclusive of air |
| of entertainment like a trip to the beach, | | | | fare) could cost as much as $1600 or more. The |
| mountain climbing and sports like golf. | | | | rates mentioned above are applicable per person. |
| To attract a large number of people, there is | | | | Special discount packages are available in the off |
| fierce competition amongst safari organizers to | | | | seasons. There are plenty of inexpensive options |
| offer the best possible deals and prices. There are | | | | to choose from and can be chosen as per the |
| two kinds of packages provided. For some | | | | tourist's requirement. In some countries, the rates |
| countries, the organizers just arrange for the | | | | may be different for different sites even if the |
| safari while the tourist plans the rest of his trip | | | | duration of the trip remains the same. The rates |
| himself. If your budget is small, it is recommended | | | | would of course be higher for a trip of a longer |
| that you choose the first category. If you have | | | | duration. The visa charges for African countries |
| more to spend, though, there are packages | | | | are not very high. Some even provide visa on |
| offered that take care of everything from the | | | | entry at their respective airports. African safaris |
| airport to any hotels, as well as the safari itself, | | | | are indeed a once in a lifetime affair and a must |
| of course. The rates for the latter category are | | | | for those with a passion for adventure. |
| higher, though. | | | | |