The average price of a 7-day trip to Okavango Delta is $2,205 for a solo traveler, $3,960 for a couple, and $7,424 for a family of 4. Okavango Delta hotels range from $46 to $211 per night with an average of $82. 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 $31 to $73 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 Okavango Delta, BW
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VFA and stay in a Okavango Delta hotel:
- January 8th to June 3rd
- November 5th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Okavango Delta is usually mid January.
Average Okavango Delta Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Okavango Delta for a week is $1,376-$3,250($197-$464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $73 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,271 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Okavango Delta for a week is $2,398-$6,032($343-$862 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $146 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,542 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Okavango Delta for a week is $4,796-$12,064($685-$1,723 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $9,084 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $156 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Okavango Delta
How cheap can you make a vacation to Okavango Delta? The cheapest trip to Okavango Delta is about $166 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 $38.
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 Okavango Delta for a week is $1,159-$2,792($166-$399 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,271 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Okavango Delta for a week is $2,090-$5,308($299-$758 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,542 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Okavango Delta for a week is $4,180-$10,616($597-$1,517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $9,084 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very possible to travel to Okavango Delta cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Okavango Delta Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Okavango Delta.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Okavango Delta for a week is $3,213-$8,855($459-$1,265 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $153 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,149 to $6,518 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $211 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Okavango Delta for a week is $5,796-$16,444($828-$2,349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $306 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,298 to $13,036 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $211 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Okavango Delta for a week is $11,592-$32,888($1,656-$4,698 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $612 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,596 to $26,072 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $422 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Okavango Delta Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Okavango Delta is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Okavango Delta 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.
Okavango Delta 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 Okavango Delta 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 Okavango Delta.
Flight Costs to Okavango Delta
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 Okavango Delta our data includes 32 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Okavango Delta 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 Okavango Delta, 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 Okavango Delta can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $527 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.