The average price of a 7-day trip to Tsavo is $2,219 for a solo traveler, $3,985 for a couple, and $7,471 for a family of 4. Tsavo hotels range from $45 to $207 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $320 to $340 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 $32 to $78 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 Tsavo, KE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JRO and stay in a Tsavo hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tsavo is usually mid to late September.
Average Tsavo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tsavo for a week is $1,390-$3,260($199-$466 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $2,006 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tsavo for a week is $3,678-$6,692($525-$956 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $4,012 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tsavo for a week is $4,876-$11,342($697-$1,620 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,296 to $8,024 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $144 to $189 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tsavo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tsavo? The cheapest trip to Tsavo is about $168 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 $320 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 $39.
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 Tsavo for a week is $1,177-$4,284($168-$612 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $2,006 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $320 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tsavo for a week is $2,120-$6,528($303-$933 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $4,012 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $320 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tsavo for a week is $4,240-$11,832($606-$1,690 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,296 to $8,024 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $476 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Tsavo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tsavo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tsavo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tsavo for a week is $3,046-$9,349($435-$1,336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,986 to $4,473 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $207 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $612 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tsavo for a week is $5,480-$15,026($783-$2,147 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,972 to $8,946 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $207 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $612 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tsavo for a week is $10,960-$27,850($1,566-$3,979 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $688 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,944 to $17,892 for first class
Lodging: $204 to $414 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $544 to $857 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tsavo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tsavo is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tsavo 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.
Tsavo 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 Tsavo 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Tsavo.
Flight Costs to Tsavo
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 Tsavo our data includes 115 originating airports, and 63 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tsavo 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 Tsavo, 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 Tsavo can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $515 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.