Which place is cheaper, Kruger National Park or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Kruger National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Kruger National Park can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Cairo or Kruger National Park?
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in South Africa, and The Best 10-Day Tours in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Kruger National Park $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Kruger National Park is $88. 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 Cairo and Kruger National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.19Kruger National Park $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $18Kruger National Park $104
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Kruger National Park
Looking for a hotel in Cairo 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: Cairo Hotel Prices and Kruger National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.93Kruger National Park $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- VIP Meet and Assist at Cairo Airport with Private Hotel Transfer: $35
- Two-Day Private City Tour of Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Saqqara+Airport Transfer: $220
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer your private departure from your hotel to Cairo Airport: $20
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $126
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
- Transfer from Cairo to Alexandria ( Private ): $55
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
- Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kruger National Park
Also for Kruger National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shuttle Transfer from Greater Kruger to Gauteng: $65
- Transfer - Skukuza Airport to Southern Sabi Sand Reserve: $198
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Kruger National Park?
Prices for flights to both Kruger National Park and Cairo 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 dayCairo $4.66Kruger National Park $17
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $6.56
- Cairo Nile dinner cruise night show with belly dancer: $10
- Cairo dinner cruise includes dinner belly dancing show pickup & all transfers : $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment: $11
- Dinner Cruise On the Nile with Belly Dancing Show: $11
- Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo With Belly Dancing and Transfer : $11
- 2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo: $11
- Private Pickup Cairo Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show : $11
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $11
- Cairo Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $11
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $11
- Cairo Night Dinner Cruise on The Nile With Pickup: $11
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:
- Sabie Game Reserve Sunset Safari Tour with Dinner: $147
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.65Kruger National Park $23
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.83
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.38
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 1 Day Private Tour in Cairo and Giza: $90
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Cairo Giza Highlights Guided Tour including Camel Ride All inclusive : $40
- 2-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 8 Hours Private Cairo Tour: A Journey Back in Time: $45
- 8-Hour Private Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara: $79
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:
- Kruger Safari Tour - Morning Half Day: $56
- 90-minute Elephant Watching Experience in Hoedspruit : $78
- Full-Day Guided Tour in the Kruger National Park: $88
- Full Day Kruger National Park Tour: $103
- Private 4x4 Safari Tour in Kruger National Park: $118
- Kruger National Park Sunrise Half-Day Safari Tour: $191
- 3-Day Safari Tour and Treehouse Stay: $742
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.15Kruger National Park $4.51
Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:
- Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour with 2 Free Drinks: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Kruger National Park, we can see that Kruger National Park is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Kruger National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Cairo or Kruger National Park?
Kruger National Park has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cairo or Kruger National Park in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Kruger National Park. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Cairo is around the same temperature as Kruger National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Kruger National Park averages at about 28°C (83°F)in January.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Kruger National Parkin January. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kruger National Park receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCairo 28°C (82°F)Kruger National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Kruger National Park in the Autumn?
Both Kruger National Park and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In October, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Kruger National Parkin April. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Kruger National Park fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Kruger National Parkin April. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Kruger National Park receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCairo 23°C (73°F)Kruger National Park 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Kruger National Park in the Winter?
Both Kruger National Park and Cairo during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Cairo is cooler than Kruger National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Kruger National Park fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in July.
Cairo usually gets more rain in January than Kruger National Parkin July. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Kruger National Park receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCairo 14°C (57°F)Kruger National Park 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Kruger National Park in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Kruger National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In the spring, Cairo is cooler than Kruger National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Kruger National Park averages at about 25°C (77°F)in October.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Kruger National Parkin October. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Kruger National Park receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCairo 21°C (70°F)Kruger National Park 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Kruger National Park and Cairo
| Cairo | Kruger National Park | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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.