The average price of a 7-day trip to Meru National Park is $2,614 for a solo traveler, $4,695 for a couple, and $8,801 for a family of 4. Meru National Park hotels range from $144 to $493 per night with an average of $493, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are between $1,069 and $1,728 per person for economy flights and $3,355 to $5,422 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $110 to $179 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 Meru National Park, KE

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NBO and stay in a Meru National Park hotel:

  • January 8th to April 1st (except the week of February 12th)
  • April 23rd to May 20th (except the week of May 7th)
  • August 27th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th, October 22nd and November 19th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Meru National Park is usually late September.

 

Average Meru National Park Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Meru National Park for a week is $1,570-$4,139($224-$591 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $179 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $584 to $1,434 for economy

Lodging: $182 to $242 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $36 to $44 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Meru National Park for a week is $3,894-$7,414($556-$1,059 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $358 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,168 to $2,868 for economy

Lodging: $182 to $242 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $36 to $44 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Meru National Park for a week is $5,740-$13,652($820-$1,950 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $716 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,336 to $5,736 for economy

Lodging: $364 to $484 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $54 to $66 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Meru National Park

How cheap can you make a vacation to Meru National Park? The cheapest trip to Meru National Park is about $156 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 $127.

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 Meru National Park for a week is $1,089-$3,061($156-$437 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $584 to $1,434 for economy

Lodging: $127 to $144 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Meru National Park for a week is $2,058-$5,258($294-$751 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $218 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,168 to $2,868 for economy

Lodging: $127 to $144 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Meru National Park for a week is $4,056-$10,516($579-$1,502 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $436 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,336 to $5,736 for economy

Lodging: $254 to $288 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $30 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Meru National Park cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Meru 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 Meru National Park.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Meru National Park for a week is $4,949-$10,515($707-$1,502 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $209 to $322 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,530 to $3,929 for first class

Lodging: $326 to $493 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Meru National Park for a week is $7,942-$16,698($1,135-$2,385 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $418 to $644 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,060 to $7,858 for first class

Lodging: $326 to $493 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Meru National Park for a week is $15,392-$31,662($2,199-$4,523 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $836 to $1,288 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $6,120 to $15,716 for first class

Lodging: $652 to $986 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $570 to $1,155 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Meru National Park Hotel Prices

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

Meru 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.

Key
Hotel Price

Prices are based on Meru 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.

Key
Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Meru National Park.

 

Flight Costs to Meru National Park

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,728 average in late December to a low of $1,069 in late September. Median flight price is $1,121. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Meru National Park our data includes 249 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Meru National Park from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $11,069 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kisumu (KIS) in Kisumu (Kenya) at an average of just $99.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

Key
Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

Key
Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Meru National Park, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $659, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Meru National Park can easily cost $820 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $55 per person. Private tours can cost $1637 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.

 

 

Other Meru National Park Guides

The Cost of a Trip Anywhere› Kenya › Meru National Park, Kenya