Africa Travel Cost Rankings

• 1
  Zambia
  $945.11
• 2
  Seychelles
  $191.02
• 3
  Senegal
  $151.71
• 4
  Cape Verde
  $140.49
• 5
  Swaziland
  $128.66
• 6
  Kenya
  $124.01
• 7
  Uganda
  $102.28
• 8
  Tanzania
  $96.91
• 9
  South Africa
  $87.84
• 10
  Madagascar
  $85.08
• 11
  Namibia
  $73.49
• 12
  Morocco
  $66.94
• 13
  Lesotho
  $61.77
• 14
  Botswana
  $60.19
• 15
  Ethiopia
  $57.00
• 16
  Malawi
  $36.48
• 17
  Mali
  $32.56
• 18
  Burkina Faso
  $30.24
• 19
  Ghana
  $26.79
• 20
  Rwanda
  $23.48
• 21
  Egypt
  $16.83
• 22
  Mozambique
  $0.00
• 23
  Mauritania
  $0.00
• 24
  Zimbabwe
  $0.00

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What are the cheapest countries to visit in Africa?

The least expensive countries for travel in Africa are currently Mozambique ($0.00), Zimbabwe ($0.00), Mauritania ($0.00), Egypt ($16.83), and Rwanda ($23.48).

What are the most expensive countries to visit in Africa?

The most expensive countries for travel in Africa are currently Zambia ($945.11), Seychelles ($191.02), Senegal ($151.71), Cape Verde ($140.49), and Swaziland ($128.66).

Affordable Travel in Africa

Africa is a vast and highly diverse continent full of fascinating cultures, dramatic scenery and extraordinary animals. It offers some of the most amazing travel experiences in the world. As the second largest continent in the world, Africa is made up of no fewer than 54 independent countries. While it would take years, to properly explore the whole continent, which is bigger than North America for example, there are a few popular things to do. Southern Africa is well-known around the world for its wildlife safari expeditions. The vast geographical size of the African continent and its topography means that the myriad of gorgeous landscapes and sceneries are endless. From Cape Town's mountains and surfable waves, to Namibia's sand dunes, and the tropical beaches of Zanzibar, you will not get bored of Africa's natural landscapes. The thundering Victoria Falls at the Zambia/Zimbabwe border, the snowy slopes of Lesotho, Lake Malawi, the Sahara desert, and the canyons of the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia make Africa as diverse as any other continent on earth. The diversity of African cultures exists not only between countries, but even within one nation. In South Africa for instance, there are eleven official languages, depicting each culture that it belongs to. As expected, different parts of Africa have different food preparation styles, dishes, and eating habits. Traditional Ethiopian cuisine is known to be one of the most delicious in the world, with everyone eating off the communal plate by dipping a thin pancake-like bread, the injera, in a spicy stew.

From gorilla trekking to luxury safaris and expensive flights, costs can quickly add up during a trip to Africa, making it impossible to stay within an affordable budget. Luckily, some of Africa's most popular destinations are backpacker friendly. Most people's biggest expense for South Africa will be in getting there, since it's not particularly close to any other popular backpacker stops. Fortunately things are relatively cheap once you arrive, especially considering the quality. Rwanda's tragic past, rich culture and incredible wildlife make it one of the most intriguing places to travel to in Africa. Kigali is also one of the cheapest African cities to visit. While the backpacking scene is still growing, there are a few hostels to choose from that won't break your budget. Avoid the fancy restaurants, eat local or cook your own food, and you can easily survive with a very low budget. And for those that want to experience the country's natural beauty, Kigali is only a day trip away from the famous Volcanoes National Park. As one of the world's truly must-see destinations, it's fortunate that Cairo is also quite cheap for most people. Guided trips to the Great Pyramids and other nearby sights can add a bit to this total, but even then they can be cheap. If you're looking for an affordable African island getaway, look no further than Zanzibar. As Tanzania's main tourism hub for those who plan to visit the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro or Mt. Meru, Arusha is also a popular place to land and spend some time. Fortunately for visitors, the tourist infrastructure here is quite friendly and inexpensive, so it's a place that some people tend to linger in. If you want to visit the island of Zanzibar then you'll be probably spending time in the area called Stone Town. This is another of Africa's main tourist cities where visitors will have many choices when it comes to accommodation and food and where things are quite inexpensive by international standards. Cape Town can be easily compared to a city in the cheaper half of the Europe list, and if you aren't interested in the expensive attractions it's a real bargain.

Nairobi is a huge city that may not be particularly interesting for typical international visitors, but it remains quite popular for being the entry point for those coming to the region for safaris and similar tours. It's quite expensive compared to most of the rest of this part of Africa, and it has a well-deserved reputation as being at least a bit dangerous. Morocco is also part of the expensive African destinations. The differences between Fez and Marrakech are minor for the casual visitor. Marrakech has many more hotels and hostels to choose from, and the competition has kept accommodation a bit cheaper here. This same price range is typical for Casablanca and Tangier as well, with some of the smaller towns being even cheaper. Other cities in Africa that are particularly expensive include Luanda in Angola, N'Djamena in Chad, Libreville in Gabon, Niamey in Niger and Victoria in the Seychelles.