Which place is cheaper, Kruger National Park or Aswan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Aswan or Kruger National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Kruger National Park? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Aswan or Kruger National Park?
Aswan
Lounging along the Nile like Egyptian royalty is a fantasy for most world travelers. If you want to do it without the hustle and bustle of Cairo, there's always Aswan. This city in the south of Egypt is the smallest of the three major cities on the Nile. Located just below the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Aswan's 275,00 people include a large portion of Nubians – mostly resettled from their flooded homeland.
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park, in northeast South Africa hugs the border of Mozambique in the east, Zimbabwe in the north, and the Crocodile River to the south. Covering nearly 20,000 square kilometers, it hosts a variety of habitats with a thriving population of wildlife and indigenous plant species, making it a safari destination like no other.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Egypt, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in South Africa, and The Best 10-Day Tours in South Africa.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $28Kruger National Park $106
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $28, while the average daily cost in Kruger National Park is $106. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Aswan and Kruger National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.45Kruger National Park $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $19Kruger National Park $110
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Kruger National Park
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Kruger National Park? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Aswan Hotel Prices and Kruger National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.18Kruger National Park $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- luxor Airport Private Transfer: $14
- VIP Transfer – Private Pickup & Drop-off from Aswan Airport: $35
- VIP Private Transfer Aswan to Hurghada: $180
- Transfer to Luxor from Aswan with 2stops in Komombo& EdfuTemples: $55
- Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $79
- Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan: $8.00
- Shared Transfer: Aswan Airport to Hotels: $30
- Private transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $93
- Private transfer from Hotel To Aswan Airport: $55
- Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $35
- Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $55
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kruger National Park
Also for Kruger National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer - Skukuza Airport to Southern Sabi Sand Reserve: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Kruger National Park?
Prices for flights to both Kruger National Park and Aswan change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAswan $14Kruger National Park $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Nubian Dinner in Nubian Village Of Aswan: $40
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment: $66
- Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan: $90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kruger National Park
For Kruger National Park, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Safari Game Drive and Dinner in the Bush near Hoedspruit: $159
- No1 Rated Sunset Game Drive and Bush Dinner: $171
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $8.88Kruger National Park $24
Typical Entertainment Prices in Aswan
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Aswan are as follows:
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Temple Kom Ombo for Two$1.15
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- 2 Hours Private Sound and Light Show Tour in Philae Temple: $85
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- 2-Day Luxor Small-Group Tour from Aswan with Felucca Ride: $120
- 3 Days and 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor: $299
- 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure: $25
- 3-Day Tour Aswan, Abu Simbel , Luxor & Train ticket, Opt. Balloon: $280
- 3-Day, 2-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guided Tours: $219
- 4 Day 3 Nights Nile Cruise From Aswan to Luxor: $1,273
- 4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon: $284
- 4-Day / 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guided Tours: $279
- 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon: $285
- 4-Day Nile Cruise: Aswan to Luxor & Abu Simbel + Hot Air Balloon: $284
Tours and Activities in Kruger National Park
For Kruger National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Safari Adventure and Zipline: $69
- 90-minute Elephant Watching Experience in Hoedspruit: $93
- Full-Day Guided Tour in the Kruger National Park: $93
- Kruger National Park Half Day Tour from Hoedspruit: $101
- Kruger National Park Guided Day Tour including Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off: $103
- Johannesburg Highlights & Scenic City Tour: $124
- Private 4x4 Safari Tour in Kruger National Park: $125
- Hoedspruit Kruger National Park Full Day Safari Tour: $159
- Kruger National Park Full Day Safari Tour: $189
- Boat & Safari Combo - Blyde Dam Boat Cruise & Private Safari: $202
- Private Guided Panorama Full Day Tour: $272
- 3-Day Safari Tour and Treehouse Stay: $781
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.01Kruger National Park $4.73
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Kruger National Park, we can see that Kruger National Park is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aswan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aswan and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Kruger National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kruger National Park than you might in Aswan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aswan Expensive? and Is Kruger National Park Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.