The average price of a 7-day trip to Kruger National Park is $3,577 for a solo traveler, $6,424 for a couple, and $12,044 for a family of 4. Kruger National Park hotels range from $142 to $647 per night with an average of $250, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport (JNB) are between $925 and $1,485 per person for economy flights and $2,903 to $4,660 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $112 to $222 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 Kruger National Park, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JNB and stay in a Kruger National Park hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- April 16th to May 27th (except the week of May 7th)
- September 3rd to September 23rd (except the week of September 10th)
- October 22nd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kruger National Park is usually late January and early February.
Average Kruger National Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kruger National Park for a week is $2,361-$5,547($337-$792 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $222 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,233 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $239 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $376 to $460 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kruger National Park for a week is $4,498-$8,838($643-$1,263 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $444 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,466 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $239 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $376 to $460 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kruger National Park for a week is $7,284-$15,288($1,041-$2,184 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $888 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $4,932 for economy
Lodging: $360 to $478 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $564 to $690 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kruger National Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kruger National Park? The cheapest trip to Kruger National Park is about $230 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 $200 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 $122.
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 Kruger National Park for a week is $1,607-$3,429($230-$490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,233 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $142 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kruger National Park for a week is $2,482-$5,418($355-$774 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,466 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $142 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kruger National Park for a week is $4,964-$10,116($709-$1,445 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $4,932 for economy
Lodging: $244 to $284 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $280 to $360 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Kruger National Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kruger 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 Kruger National Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kruger National Park for a week is $5,007-$17,422($715-$2,489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $235 to $444 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,436 to $3,514 for first class
Lodging: $321 to $647 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kruger National Park for a week is $8,088-$24,044($1,155-$3,435 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $470 to $888 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,872 to $7,028 for first class
Lodging: $321 to $647 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kruger National Park for a week is $16,176-$43,768($2,311-$6,253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $940 to $1,776 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,744 to $14,056 for first class
Lodging: $642 to $1,294 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kruger National Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kruger National Park is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kruger National Park 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.
Kruger 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 Kruger 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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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Kruger National Park.
Flight Costs to Kruger National Park
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,485 average in mid December to a low of $925 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $1,040. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kruger National Park our data includes 310 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kruger National Park from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,751 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like King Shaka International (DUR) in Durban (South Africa) at an average of just $69.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kruger National Park, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $560, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Kruger National Park can easily cost $810 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $54 per person. Private tours can cost $1613 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.