Cost of trip
How much does a 14-day South Africa trip cost?
A realistic budget for two weeks in South Africa, split into flights, hotels, food, activities, and local transport. Numbers based on our editorial baseline of $110/person/day mid-range — tweak the calculator below for your travel style.
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🇿🇦 South Africa trip estimate
Estimated total · 2 travelers · 14 days$4,504 – $6,701
Flights
$1,990 – $3,034
Hotels
$1,055 – $1,570
Food
$556 – $827
Activities
$454 – $676
Local transport
$379 – $564
Estimates based on aggregate travel cost data, not live booking quotes. Click through for real-time Expedia pricing.
Quick reference: two weeks in South Africa
Budget
$1,540+
Hostels or budget hotels, street food, public transport, free attractions.
Mid-range
$3,080+
3-star hotels, casual restaurants, paid attractions, occasional taxis.
Luxury
$6,468+
4-5 star hotels, fine dining, private guides, premium experiences.
All totals are for two travelers including flights from the US East Coast. Solo travelers save ~30%; family-of-four roughly doubles.
What drives the cost in South Africa
- Flights: ~17h from NYC, so expect roughly $865 – $1319 round-trip per person at mid-range fares. Compare current fares →
- Accommodation: 45% of the daily budget on average. For two weeks, expect $1386 total at mid-range for two.
- Food: 22% of daily spend. $24/person/day mid-range.
- Activities + entrance fees: 18% — varies wildly with what you do.
- Local transport: 15% — taxis, trains, transit passes.