The average price of a 7-day trip to Kafue National Park is $2,376 for a solo traveler, $4,267 for a couple, and $8,000 for a family of 4. Kafue National Park hotels range from $56 to $254 per night with an average of $98. 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 $35 to $91 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 Kafue National Park, ZM
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VFA and stay in a Kafue National Park hotel:
- January 8th to June 3rd
- November 5th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kafue National Park is usually mid January.
Average Kafue National Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kafue National Park for a week is $1,476-$3,524($211-$503 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,323 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kafue National Park for a week is $2,526-$6,484($361-$926 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,646 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kafue National Park for a week is $5,052-$12,968($722-$1,853 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $9,292 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Kafue National Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kafue National Park? The cheapest trip to Kafue National Park is about $175 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 $46.
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 Kafue National Park for a week is $1,228-$2,953($175-$422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,323 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kafue National Park for a week is $2,180-$5,570($311-$796 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,646 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kafue National Park for a week is $4,360-$11,140($623-$1,591 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $9,292 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is harder to travel to Kafue National Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kafue National Park Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kafue National Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kafue National Park for a week is $3,125-$8,977($446-$1,282 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,900 to $6,179 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $254 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kafue National Park for a week is $5,494-$16,430($785-$2,347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,800 to $12,358 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $254 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kafue National Park for a week is $10,988-$32,860($1,570-$4,694 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,600 to $24,716 for first class
Lodging: $252 to $508 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Kafue National Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kafue National Park is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Kafue National Park 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.
Kafue National Park 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 Kafue National Park 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 Kafue National Park.
Flight Costs to Kafue National Park
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 Kafue National Park our data includes 32 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kafue National Park 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 Kafue National Park, 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 Kafue National Park can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $634 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.