Safari vehicles in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.Monica Humphries/Business InsiderA safari vacation is filled with hidden costs.Before leaving, travelers pay for vaccines, visas, and necessary supplies for the trip.Once on a safari, costs like tipping and road transfers add up.Whether you're staying in a five-star canvas tent at the edge of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park or heading on a budget safari in South Africa's Kruger National Park, a safari vacation is dotted with hidden costs.These fees start before you even arrive at your destination.