The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Natron is $2,185 for a solo traveler, $3,924 for a couple, and $7,357 for a family of 4. Lake Natron hotels range from $64 to $290 per night with an average of $112, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $220 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) are between $1,444 and $2,446 per person for economy flights and $4,531 to $7,676 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $94 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 Lake Natron, TZ

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JRO and stay in a Lake Natron hotel:

  • January 8th to March 25th
  • August 27th to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Natron is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Lake Natron Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Lake Natron for a week is $1,334-$3,257($191-$465 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $824 to $1,957 for economy

Lodging: $81 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $29 to $35 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Natron for a week is $3,734-$6,850($533-$979 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,648 to $3,914 for economy

Lodging: $81 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $29 to $35 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Natron for a week is $4,904-$11,744($701-$1,678 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,296 to $7,828 for economy

Lodging: $162 to $214 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $44 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Lake Natron

How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Natron? The cheapest trip to Lake Natron is about $159 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 50% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $52.

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 Lake Natron for a week is $1,112-$2,677($159-$382 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $824 to $1,957 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Natron for a week is $2,104-$4,970($301-$710 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,648 to $3,914 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Natron for a week is $4,148-$9,940($593-$1,420 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,296 to $7,828 for economy

Lodging: $104 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lake Natron cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Lake Natron Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lake Natron.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Natron for a week is $3,520-$9,588($503-$1,370 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $91 to $179 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,019 to $5,695 for first class

Lodging: $144 to $290 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $220 to $440 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Natron for a week is $6,176-$16,536($882-$2,362 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $182 to $358 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,038 to $11,390 for first class

Lodging: $144 to $290 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $220 to $440 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Natron for a week is $12,352-$32,016($1,765-$4,574 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $364 to $716 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $8,076 to $22,780 for first class

Lodging: $288 to $580 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $308 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Lake Natron Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Lake Natron is much higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Lake Natron due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Lake Natron 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Lake Natron 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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Percent of rentals

While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Lake Natron.

 

Flight Costs to Lake Natron

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,446 average in mid December to a low of $1,444 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,511. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Natron our data includes 115 originating airports, and 63 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Natron from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $12,388 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ) in Zanzibar (Tanzania) at an average of just $203.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lake Natron, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,001, so you can easily save about 69% 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 Lake Natron can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $723 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.

 

 

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