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AFCON 2027 in Tanzania: travel guide for fans

Dates, host cities, tickets and how to fit a safari around your matches.

Sunset over the hills of northern Tanzania
Short answer: AFCON 2027 runs from 19 June to 17 July 2027 in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Arusha is a few hours from Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, so you can add a safari between matches. Our Match Day + Crater trip starts from USD 1,350 per person.

Key facts (status: November 2026)

  • Dates: 19 June – 17 July 2027, 24 teams.
  • Hosts: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania ("Pamoja").
  • Tanzania venues (proposed): Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Zanzibar. Final venues and groups come after the draw, expected after qualifying ends in March 2027.
  • Tickets: expected through CAF only, in your own name. We never resell tickets.

Plan early

The tournament falls in the peak safari season (June–July), so lodges and vehicles book up. Reserve your safari now with flexible dates and confirm once the match schedule is out.

Match + safari packages

Match Day + Crater price per person
Match Day + Crater (6 days, 1 match)2 travellers4 travellers6 travellers
Wild Basics
Simple lodges and public campsites
USD 1,625USD 1,165USD 1,012
Wild Comfort
Mid-range lodges and tented camps
USD 1,963USD 1,503USD 1,350
Pamoja Fan Safari price per person
Pamoja Fan Safari (4 days, fan groups)2 travellers4 travellers6 travellers
Wild Basics
Simple lodges and public campsites
USD 1,171USD 813USD 694

East African fans pay East African park fees, which makes the safari far cheaper. See all AFCON 2027 safaris.

Prices come straight from our pricing engine, using 2026 park fees and our current rates. Government fees can change; the price on your written quote is the one that stands.

Questions people ask

When is AFCON 2027?

From 19 June to 17 July 2027, with 24 teams, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Where will AFCON 2027 matches be played in Tanzania?

Proposed venues include the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, the new stadium in Arusha and stadiums in Zanzibar. CAF confirms the final venues and the match schedule; check its official announcements.

Can a tour operator sell AFCON tickets?

At AFCON 2025, CAF sold tickets only on its own platform, in the fan's name. Buy your tickets from CAF; we plan everything else.

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