As of November 12, 2026, Kenya is cheaper than Namibia for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $107 in Kenya against $137 in Namibia, a gap of 27.9%. Over the past year Kenya has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (−1.6% after inflation, against −3.7%). Namibia carries the lower US advisory (Level 2 against Level 3).
| Measure | Kenya | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $107 | $137 |
| Lean day | $43 | $57 |
| Comfortable day | $279 | $320 |
| Real change, 12 months | −1.6% | −3.7% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +0.6% | −3.2% |
| Versus 5-year average | −2.2% | −5.1% |
| US advisory | Level 3 · Reconsider travel | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 3.5 · Workable | 3.6 · Workable |
| Index score | 47 | 48 |
| Best months | Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Shoulder months | Jun, Nov | Apr, Nov |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
The original safari country, where park fees set the floor on your budget.
The catchPark fees are in dollars and rose steeply, so the shilling matters less than you would hope. Read the current advisory carefully.
Dunes, desert elephants and empty gravel roads.
The catchVehicle hire and fuel dominate the budget, and lodges book out a year ahead.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.