How much does it cost to travel in Southern Africa?

The countries of Southern Africa are (on average) the most expensive to travel in throughout Africa. Madagascar, renowned for its wildlife and lush vegetation, costs approximately $70 a day for a solo backpacker. In South Africa, safari tours and sightseeing in exciting cities such as Cape Town are likely to set you back around $100 a day.

Transport can be slow and infrequent throughout Southern Africa. However, locals are generally extremely welcoming and ready to share their stories and food with weary backpackers. The mountains, wildlife and waterfalls are also unforgettable in the diverse region of Southern Africa.

Guideline travelling costs in US Dollars:

Country	Budget Room	Mid-range room	Deluxe room	Budget meal	Mid-range meal	Deluxe meal	Beer	Solo average1	Average in pair2
Angola	41	90	123	5	10	13	1.72	100	61
Botswana	38	96	138	3	7	14	1.75	101	60
Lesotho	22	54	107	5	21	40	2.25	99	73
Madagascar	20	39	79	4	13	36	0.93	74	54
Mozambique	58	78	139	4	9	14	1.30	102	61
Namibia	21	45	100	4	9	16	1.43	67	44
South Africa	20	51	113	5	22	42	1.79	100	74
Swaziland	24	55	101	6	24	39	3.16	103	77
Zambia	24	55	112	12	24	33	3.31	105	78
Zimbabwe	13972547	17284559	21735074	3312011	4968017	7038024	323854.97	27551124	19089971

Note: The above travel costs were researched in local currency during 2007-2010. Foreign exchange rates are updated every 3 months.