The average price of a 7-day trip to Amboseli is $3,225 for a solo traveler, $5,792 for a couple, and $10,859 for a family of 4. Amboseli hotels range from $116 to $1,059 per night with an average of $204, while most vacation rentals will cost $320 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) are between $1,444 and $2,446 per person for economy flights and $4,531 to $7,676 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $75 to $203 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Amboseli, KE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JRO and stay in a Amboseli hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Amboseli is usually mid to late September.
Average Amboseli Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Amboseli for a week is $2,225-$4,759($318-$680 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $75 to $203 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $2,030 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $200 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $178 to $218 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Amboseli for a week is $4,814-$9,042($688-$1,292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $150 to $406 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $4,060 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $200 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $178 to $218 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Amboseli for a week is $7,106-$16,204($1,015-$2,315 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $300 to $812 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,296 to $8,120 for economy
Lodging: $292 to $400 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $285 to $305 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Amboseli
How cheap can you make a vacation to Amboseli? The cheapest trip to Amboseli is about $241 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $93.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Amboseli for a week is $1,690-$3,486($241-$498 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $2,030 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $116 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Amboseli for a week is $2,822-$6,132($403-$876 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $4,060 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $116 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Amboseli for a week is $5,536-$11,976($791-$1,711 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,296 to $8,120 for economy
Lodging: $186 to $232 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Amboseli cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Amboseli Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Amboseli.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Amboseli for a week is $5,997-$13,604($857-$1,943 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $447 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,011 to $4,121 for first class
Lodging: $527 to $1,059 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Amboseli for a week is $9,114-$20,854($1,302-$2,979 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $894 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,022 to $8,242 for first class
Lodging: $527 to $1,059 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Amboseli for a week is $16,500-$41,708($2,357-$5,958 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $632 to $1,788 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,044 to $16,484 for first class
Lodging: $1,054 to $2,118 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $672 to $1,613 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Amboseli Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Amboseli is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Amboseli due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Amboseli Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Amboseli hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Amboseli.
Flight Costs to Amboseli
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,446 average in mid December to a low of $1,444 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,511. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Amboseli our data includes 115 originating airports, and 63 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Amboseli from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $12,388 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ) in Zanzibar (Tanzania) at an average of just $203.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Amboseli, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,001, so you can easily save about 69% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Amboseli can easily cost $660 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $44 per person. Private tours can cost $1314 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.