The average price of a 7-day trip to Selous Game Reserve is $1,745 for a solo traveler, $3,134 for a couple, and $5,875 for a family of 4. Selous Game Reserve hotels range from $40 to $182 per night with an average of $70. Average worldwide flight costs to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) are between $1,337 and $1,973 per person for economy flights and $4,196 to $6,191 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $27 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 Selous Game Reserve, TZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DAR and stay in a Selous Game Reserve hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Selous Game Reserve is usually mid January.
Average Selous Game Reserve Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Selous Game Reserve for a week is $1,284-$2,392($183-$342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $789 to $1,598 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Selous Game Reserve for a week is $2,262-$4,382($323-$626 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,578 to $3,196 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Selous Game Reserve for a week is $4,524-$8,764($646-$1,252 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,156 to $6,392 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $134 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Selous Game Reserve
How cheap can you make a vacation to Selous Game Reserve? The cheapest trip to Selous Game Reserve is about $157 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 $34.
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 Selous Game Reserve for a week is $1,098-$2,048($157-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $789 to $1,598 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Selous Game Reserve for a week is $1,992-$3,856($285-$551 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,578 to $3,196 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Selous Game Reserve for a week is $3,984-$7,712($569-$1,102 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,156 to $6,392 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is easy to travel to Selous Game Reserve cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Selous Game Reserve Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Selous Game Reserve.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Selous Game Reserve for a week is $3,238-$5,418($463-$774 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,320 to $3,500 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $182 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Selous Game Reserve for a week is $5,936-$9,744($848-$1,392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,640 to $7,000 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $182 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Selous Game Reserve for a week is $11,872-$19,488($1,696-$2,784 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,280 to $14,000 for first class
Lodging: $180 to $364 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Selous Game Reserve Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Selous Game Reserve is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Selous Game Reserve 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.
Selous Game Reserve 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 Selous Game Reserve 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 Selous Game Reserve.
Flight Costs to Selous Game Reserve
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,973 average in early August to a low of $1,337 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,366. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Selous Game Reserve our data includes 144 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Selous Game Reserve from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $10,378 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Arusha (ARK) in Arusha (Tanzania) at an average of just $241.
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 Sunday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Selous Game Reserve, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $636, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Selous Game Reserve can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $454 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.