The average price of a 7-day trip to Bwindi is $2,395 for a solo traveler, $4,301 for a couple, and $8,064 for a family of 4. Bwindi hotels range from $74 to $340 per night with an average of $153, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $800 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) are between $1,372 and $1,981 per person for economy flights and $4,305 to $6,216 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $63 to $122 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 Bwindi, UG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EBB and stay in a Bwindi hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 2nd to May 6th
- August 27th to December 2nd (except the week of October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bwindi is usually early to mid September.
Average Bwindi Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bwindi for a week is $1,815-$3,423($259-$489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,585 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $164 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bwindi for a week is $4,190-$6,654($599-$951 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,170 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $164 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bwindi for a week is $6,060-$11,724($866-$1,675 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,240 to $6,340 for economy
Lodging: $188 to $328 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $176 to $246 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bwindi
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bwindi? The cheapest trip to Bwindi is about $195 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 $140 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 $60.
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 Bwindi for a week is $1,366-$2,937($195-$420 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,585 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bwindi for a week is $2,372-$4,914($339-$702 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,170 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bwindi for a week is $4,744-$9,444($678-$1,349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,240 to $6,340 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Bwindi cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bwindi Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bwindi.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bwindi for a week is $3,785-$14,829($541-$2,118 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $220 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,895 to $4,169 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $340 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $800 to $1,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bwindi for a week is $6,562-$20,538($937-$2,934 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $440 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,790 to $8,338 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $340 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $800 to $1,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bwindi for a week is $13,124-$37,428($1,875-$5,347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $504 to $880 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,580 to $16,676 for first class
Lodging: $336 to $680 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,280 to $2,432 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bwindi Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bwindi is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bwindi 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.
Bwindi 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 Bwindi 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 Bwindi.
Flight Costs to Bwindi
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,981 average in mid December to a low of $1,372 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $1,387. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bwindi our data includes 142 originating airports, and 72 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bwindi from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $13,514 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Bole International (ADD) in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) at an average of just $248.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bwindi, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $609, so you can easily save about 44% 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 Bwindi can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $846 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.