The average price of a 7-day trip to Samburu is $2,378 for a solo traveler, $4,271 for a couple, and $8,007 for a family of 4. Samburu hotels range from $88 to $401 per night with an average of $186, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $240 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 $54 to $123 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 Samburu, KE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NBO and stay in a Samburu 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 Samburu is usually late September.
Average Samburu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Samburu for a week is $1,184-$3,472($169-$496 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $123 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,417 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $199 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $37 to $45 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Samburu for a week is $3,116-$6,372($445-$910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $246 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,834 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $199 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $37 to $45 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Samburu for a week is $4,202-$11,500($600-$1,643 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $492 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,336 to $5,668 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $398 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $59 to $68 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Samburu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Samburu? The cheapest trip to Samburu is about $183 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 $160 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 $78.
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 Samburu for a week is $1,283-$2,966($183-$424 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,417 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $88 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Samburu for a week is $2,098-$4,852($300-$693 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,834 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $88 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Samburu for a week is $4,196-$9,056($599-$1,294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,336 to $5,668 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $176 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Samburu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Samburu Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Samburu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Samburu for a week is $3,814-$8,731($545-$1,247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $234 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,618 to $3,925 for first class
Lodging: $283 to $401 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $528 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Samburu for a week is $6,188-$14,294($884-$2,042 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $468 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,236 to $7,850 for first class
Lodging: $283 to $401 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $528 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Samburu for a week is $11,512-$27,064($1,645-$3,866 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $936 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,472 to $15,700 for first class
Lodging: $566 to $802 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $336 to $739 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Samburu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Samburu is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Samburu 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.
Samburu 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 Samburu 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 Samburu.
Flight Costs to Samburu
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 Samburu our data includes 249 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Samburu 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
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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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 Samburu, 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 Samburu can easily cost $500 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $999 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.