The average price of a 7-day trip to Bazaruto Island is $3,032 for a solo traveler, $5,445 for a couple, and $10,209 for a family of 4. Bazaruto Island hotels range from $123 to $1,008 per night with an average of $217, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $680 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) are between $1,280 and $2,312 per person for economy flights and $4,017 to $7,255 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $88 to $163 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 Bazaruto Island, MZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HRE and stay in a Bazaruto Island hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 27th
- September 10th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 2nd (except the week of November 5th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bazaruto Island is usually early March.
Average Bazaruto Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bazaruto Island for a week is $2,299-$4,365($328-$624 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $163 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $765 to $1,988 for economy
Lodging: $155 to $206 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $153 to $187 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bazaruto Island for a week is $4,710-$8,142($673-$1,163 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $326 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,530 to $3,976 for economy
Lodging: $155 to $206 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $153 to $187 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bazaruto Island for a week is $6,994-$14,988($999-$2,141 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $652 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,060 to $7,952 for economy
Lodging: $310 to $412 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $245 to $281 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bazaruto Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bazaruto Island? The cheapest trip to Bazaruto Island is about $243 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 $180 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 $102.
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 Bazaruto Island for a week is $1,699-$3,899($243-$557 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $93 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $765 to $1,988 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $123 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bazaruto Island for a week is $2,786-$6,538($398-$934 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $186 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,530 to $3,976 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $123 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bazaruto Island for a week is $5,572-$12,320($796-$1,760 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $372 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,060 to $7,952 for economy
Lodging: $204 to $246 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $294 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Bazaruto Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bazaruto Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bazaruto Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bazaruto Island for a week is $4,879-$15,122($697-$2,160 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $310 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,859 to $3,976 for first class
Lodging: $277 to $1,008 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,496 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bazaruto Island for a week is $8,096-$21,268($1,157-$3,038 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $620 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,718 to $7,952 for first class
Lodging: $277 to $1,008 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,496 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bazaruto Island for a week is $16,192-$37,148($2,313-$5,307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $776 to $1,240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,436 to $15,904 for first class
Lodging: $554 to $2,016 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,088 to $2,094 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bazaruto Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bazaruto Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bazaruto Island 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.
Bazaruto Island 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 Bazaruto Island 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 Bazaruto Island.
Flight Costs to Bazaruto Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,312 average in mid December to a low of $1,280 in early March. Median flight price is $1,390. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bazaruto Island our data includes 58 originating airports, and 55 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bazaruto Island from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,664 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN) in Lusaka (Zambia) at an average of just $250.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bazaruto Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,032, so you can easily save about 81% 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 Bazaruto Island can easily cost $700 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $46 per person. Private tours can cost $1393 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.