Why Are African Safaris So Expensive — And What Are You Really Paying For?

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Safari pricing is confusing. The range is enormous — from a few hundred dollars a night to several thousand — and the relationship between what you pay and what you experience is rarely what people assume.In this episode I explain exactly why safaris cost what they do, and more importantly, what that money is actually buying. The answer surprises most people.I've stayed in the most expensive camps on the continent and the most remote ones. I've seen what the money buys — and what it doesn't. Cost, material luxury, and the quality of your wildlife experience are three completely separate things. This episode untangles them.If you're trying to work out whether a safari is worth the price — or which price point actually makes sense for what you want — this is the honest answer.Andy Higgs is the Campfire Connoisseur — honest safari expertise, warmly delivered.

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