The average price of a 7-day trip to Chobe is $3,039 for a solo traveler, $5,458 for a couple, and $10,232 for a family of 4. Chobe hotels range from $43 to $661 per night with an average of $239, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $840 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 $88 to $176 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 Chobe, NA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VFA and stay in a Chobe hotel:
- January 8th to June 3rd
- November 5th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Chobe is usually mid January.
Average Chobe Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Chobe for a week is $2,015-$4,773($288-$682 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,323 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $203 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $106 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Chobe for a week is $4,320-$8,902($617-$1,272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $352 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,646 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $203 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $106 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Chobe for a week is $6,638-$16,656($948-$2,379 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $704 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $9,292 for economy
Lodging: $198 to $406 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $159 to $195 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Chobe
How cheap can you make a vacation to Chobe? The cheapest trip to Chobe is about $186 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 $39.
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 Chobe for a week is $1,305-$3,688($186-$527 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,323 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $43 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 Chobe for a week is $2,376-$6,536($339-$934 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,646 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $43 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 Chobe for a week is $4,752-$12,568($679-$1,795 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $9,292 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $86 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Chobe cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Chobe Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chobe.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Chobe for a week is $6,588-$19,785($941-$2,826 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $352 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,924 to $6,737 for first class
Lodging: $572 to $661 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,764 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Chobe for a week is $9,744-$28,986($1,392-$4,141 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $704 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,848 to $13,474 for first class
Lodging: $572 to $661 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,764 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chobe for a week is $19,488-$53,736($2,784-$7,677 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $704 to $1,408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,696 to $26,948 for first class
Lodging: $1,144 to $1,322 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,260 to $2,822 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Chobe Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Chobe is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Chobe 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.
Chobe 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 Chobe 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 Chobe.
Flight Costs to Chobe
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 Chobe our data includes 32 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chobe 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 Chobe, 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 Chobe can easily cost $560 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $38 per person. Private tours can cost $1128 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.