The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Kalahari Game Reserve is $2,434 for a solo traveler, $4,371 for a couple, and $8,195 for a family of 4. Central Kalahari Game Reserve hotels range from $62 to $282 per night with an average of $109. Average worldwide flight costs to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) are between $1,247 and $2,610 per person for economy flights and $3,913 to $8,190 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $93 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 Central Kalahari Game Reserve, BW
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VFA and stay in a Central Kalahari Game Reserve hotel:
- January 8th to June 3rd
- November 5th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Kalahari Game Reserve is usually mid January.
Average Central Kalahari Game Reserve Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Kalahari Game Reserve for a week is $1,581-$3,572($226-$510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $93 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,297 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Kalahari Game Reserve for a week is $2,694-$6,520($385-$931 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $186 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,594 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Kalahari Game Reserve for a week is $5,388-$13,040($770-$1,863 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $372 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $9,188 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $208 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Central Kalahari Game Reserve
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Kalahari Game Reserve? The cheapest trip to Central Kalahari Game Reserve is about $185 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $55.
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 Central Kalahari Game Reserve for a week is $1,296-$2,998($185-$428 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,297 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Kalahari Game Reserve for a week is $2,262-$5,624($323-$803 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,594 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Kalahari Game Reserve for a week is $4,524-$11,248($646-$1,607 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $9,188 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Central Kalahari Game Reserve cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Kalahari Game Reserve Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Kalahari Game Reserve for a week is $3,589-$7,570($513-$1,081 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $167 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,133 to $4,709 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $282 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Kalahari Game Reserve for a week is $6,338-$13,448($905-$1,921 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $334 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,266 to $9,418 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $282 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Kalahari Game Reserve for a week is $12,676-$26,896($1,811-$3,842 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $668 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,532 to $18,836 for first class
Lodging: $280 to $564 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Central Kalahari Game Reserve Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Kalahari Game Reserve is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Central Kalahari Game Reserve due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Central Kalahari Game Reserve 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 Central Kalahari Game Reserve 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
Flight Costs to Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,610 average in early August to a low of $1,247 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,303. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Kalahari Game Reserve our data includes 32 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Kalahari Game Reserve from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $11,068 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Oliver Reginald Tambo International (JNB) in Johannesburg (South Africa) at an average of just $363.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,363, so you can easily save about 109% 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 Central Kalahari Game Reserve can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $702 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.