The average price of a 7-day trip to Sodwana Bay National Park is $1,701 for a solo traveler, $3,055 for a couple, and $5,727 for a family of 4. Sodwana Bay National Park hotels range from $32 to $147 per night with an average of $40, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) are between $1,115 and $2,087 per person for economy flights and $3,499 to $6,549 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $23 to $49 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 Sodwana Bay National Park, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DUR and stay in a Sodwana Bay National Park hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sodwana Bay National Park is usually late January.
Average Sodwana Bay National Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sodwana Bay National Park for a week is $993-$2,606($142-$372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $592 to $1,753 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $41 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sodwana Bay National Park for a week is $2,792-$5,370($399-$767 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,184 to $3,506 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $41 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sodwana Bay National Park for a week is $3,492-$9,098($499-$1,300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,368 to $7,012 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $82 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $97 to $119 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sodwana Bay National Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sodwana Bay National Park? The cheapest trip to Sodwana Bay National Park is about $114 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 12% 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 $29.
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 Sodwana Bay National Park for a week is $796-$2,281($114-$326 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $592 to $1,753 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $32 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sodwana Bay National Park for a week is $1,472-$4,202($210-$600 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,184 to $3,506 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $32 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sodwana Bay National Park for a week is $2,872-$8,224($410-$1,175 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,368 to $7,012 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $64 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Sodwana Bay National Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sodwana Bay 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 Sodwana Bay National Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sodwana Bay National Park for a week is $2,103-$10,467($300-$1,495 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $93 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,308 to $3,576 for first class
Lodging: $73 to $147 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sodwana Bay National Park for a week is $3,768-$14,694($538-$2,099 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $186 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,616 to $7,152 for first class
Lodging: $73 to $147 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sodwana Bay National Park for a week is $7,536-$25,644($1,077-$3,663 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $372 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,232 to $14,304 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $294 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $832 to $1,456 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sodwana Bay National Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sodwana Bay National Park is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sodwana Bay National Park 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.
Sodwana Bay 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.
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Prices are based on Sodwana Bay 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
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Sodwana Bay National Park.
Flight Costs to Sodwana Bay National Park
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,087 average in late December to a low of $1,115 in late January. Median flight price is $1,485. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sodwana Bay National Park our data includes 77 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sodwana Bay National Park from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $3,922 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 $69.
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 Sodwana Bay National Park, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $972, so you can easily save about 87% 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 Sodwana Bay National Park can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $365 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.