The average price of a 7-day trip to Ngorongoro Conservation Area is $2,020 for a solo traveler, $3,628 for a couple, and $6,801 for a family of 4. Ngorongoro Conservation Area hotels range from $40 to $181 per night with an average of $70, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $360 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 $29 to $56 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 Ngorongoro Conservation Area, TZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JRO and stay in a Ngorongoro Conservation Area hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ngorongoro Conservation Area is usually mid to late September.
Average Ngorongoro Conservation Area Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a week is $1,327-$2,913($190-$416 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,957 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a week is $3,594-$6,240($513-$891 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,914 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a week is $4,708-$10,200($673-$1,457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,296 to $7,828 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $134 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $132 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ngorongoro Conservation Area? The cheapest trip to Ngorongoro Conservation Area is about $161 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 $180 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 $33.
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 Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a week is $1,127-$3,427($161-$490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,957 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a week is $2,056-$5,594($294-$799 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,914 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a week is $4,112-$10,684($587-$1,526 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,296 to $7,828 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $252 to $336 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ngorongoro Conservation Area Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a week is $2,944-$10,255($421-$1,465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,019 to $4,677 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $181 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a week is $5,348-$15,758($764-$2,251 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,038 to $9,354 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $181 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a week is $10,696-$28,666($1,528-$4,095 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,076 to $18,708 for first class
Lodging: $180 to $362 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $540 to $1,109 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ngorongoro Conservation Area Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ngorongoro Conservation Area is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ngorongoro Conservation Area 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.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area 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 Ngorongoro Conservation Area 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Flight Costs to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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 Ngorongoro Conservation Area our data includes 115 originating airports, and 63 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ngorongoro Conservation Area 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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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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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 Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 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 Ngorongoro Conservation Area can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $451 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.