The average price of a 7-day trip to Chisamba is $2,002 for a solo traveler, $3,596 for a couple, and $6,741 for a family of 4. Chisamba hotels range from $36 to $165 per night with an average of $64, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $260 per night for the entire home. 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 $32 to $45 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 Chisamba, ZM
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VFA and stay in a Chisamba hotel:
- January 8th to June 3rd
- November 5th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Chisamba is usually mid January.
Average Chisamba Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Chisamba for a week is $1,305-$2,926($186-$418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,245 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $61 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $49 to $59 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Chisamba for a week is $3,218-$6,216($460-$888 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,490 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $61 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $49 to $59 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Chisamba for a week is $4,584-$10,972($655-$1,567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $8,980 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $122 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $78 to $83 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Chisamba
How cheap can you make a vacation to Chisamba? The cheapest trip to Chisamba is about $154 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 $29.
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 Chisamba for a week is $1,077-$3,454($154-$493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,245 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Chisamba for a week is $1,980-$5,888($283-$841 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,490 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Chisamba for a week is $3,960-$11,266($566-$1,609 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $8,980 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $255 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Chisamba cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Chisamba Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chisamba.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Chisamba for a week is $3,136-$9,741($448-$1,392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,238 to $6,084 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $165 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $260 to $494 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Chisamba for a week is $5,780-$16,518($826-$2,360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,476 to $12,168 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $165 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $260 to $494 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chisamba for a week is $11,560-$31,848($1,651-$4,550 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,952 to $24,336 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $330 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $416 to $790 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Chisamba Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Chisamba is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Chisamba 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.
Chisamba 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 Chisamba 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Chisamba.
Flight Costs to Chisamba
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 Chisamba our data includes 32 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chisamba 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 Chisamba, 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 Chisamba can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $411 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.