https://www.eastafricansafari.net/luxury-african... Why Are Luxurious Safaris So Costly? The cost of a luxury safari is partly caused by the fact they are usually held in remote locations where supplies are hard to come by. The logistics of operating a lodge or camp in the middle of the African bush can be difficult when the closest shop is 500 miles away. Park fees can be costly, too, with reserves such as Gombe National Park in Tanzania offering a daily conservation fee of $100 per person-and this is before even thinking about paying for food, accommodation and game drives.