Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast · Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Lavon Edwards discussed the significant cost of safaris, which can range from $300 to $2000 per person per day, depending on the luxury level. He highlighted that points and miles can be used to offset these costs, a strategy he employed himself after spending 186,000 points on flights.
“The points and miles hobby in general is a lot of work, but we all do it because that's our personality type and we think it's fun.”
“So you're looking at, you know, the cost of a safari can range from $750 per person per day all the way up to $2,000 per person per day.”
“And Lavon spent 186,000 points on his flights, which was a huge win for him. But then he also talked about how he offset the cost of the safari itself with points as well.”