Which place is cheaper, Kruger National Park or Dar es Salaam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dar es Salaam or Kruger National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dar es Salaam and Kruger National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dar es Salaam or Kruger National Park?
Dar es Salaam
Having grown from a fishing village, Dar es Salaam is now a major city and commercial port on Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast. While it is mainly used as a stopping point on the way to Zanzibar, it has a few unique treasures of its own such as the Kariakoo Market, National Museum, and the open-air Village Museum.
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 Safaris in Tanzania, The Best Safaris in Tanzania, 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 dayDar es Salaam $460Kruger National Park $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Dar es Salaam is $460, while the average daily cost in Kruger National Park is $80. 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 Dar es Salaam and Kruger National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDar es Salaam $434Kruger National Park $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDar es Salaam $868Kruger National Park $94
Compare Hotels in Dar es Salaam and Kruger National Park
Looking for a hotel in Dar es Salaam 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: Dar es Salaam Hotel Prices and Kruger National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dar es Salaam $13Kruger National Park $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dar es Salaam
Also for Dar es Salaam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sunset Cruise - Magic of Zanzibar Sunset With Transfer - Zanzibar: $100
- Private Transfer from Dar es Salaam Airport DAR to Dar es Salaam by Luxury Car: $167
- Private Transfer from Dar El Salaam to Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR): $73
- Luxury Coach - Dar Es Salaam Airport Transfer to the City Centre/Out ( 22 max): $113
- Ferry Tickets to Zanzibar with Transfers.: $120
- Dar es salaam-Morogoro-Dar es salaam transfer by luxury car.: $200
- Dar es Salaam Airport Transfer: $75
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour.(private Guide And Transfer) 10 Hrs: $200
- Airport Transfer from JNIA Airport to Hotels in Dar essalaam: $55
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: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Dar es Salaam or Kruger National Park?
Prices for flights to both Kruger National Park and Dar es Salaam 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 dayDar es Salaam $18Kruger National Park $16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dar es Salaam
For Dar es Salaam, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Swahili Cooking Class: $115
- Swahili food Cooking Experience: $150
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:
- Sabi Game Reserve Sunset Safari Tour with Dinner: $134
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dar es Salaam -Kruger National Park $21
Tours and Activities in Dar es Salaam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dar es Salaam.
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): $150
- 3-Day Mikumi Safari Adventure: $636
- 4-Day Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking tour.: $1,600
- Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday: $199
- Bagamoyo Historical Tour - Everyday: $187
- Bird Watching Tour to Tegetero Forest 2days 1 night: $205
- City Tour in Dar es salaam, Tanzania: $140
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour: $150
- Dar Es Salaam City Tour. All Must See Things (Private Guide and car) Full day: $220
- Dar Es Salaam Day Trip Tour: $388
- Dar Es Salaam:Shore Excursion Tour And Street Food Tasting.: $46
- Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday: $97
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 National Park Sunrise Half-Day Safari Tour: $174
- 3-Day Safari Tour and Treehouse Stay: $688
- Kruger Safari Tour - Morning Half Day: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDar es Salaam $7.66Kruger National Park $4.10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dar es Salaam and Kruger National Park, we can see that Dar es Salaam is more expensive. And not only is Kruger National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kruger National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kruger National Park 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 Dar es Salaam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dar es Salaam than you might in Kruger National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dar es Salaam Expensive? and Is Kruger National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam or Kruger National Park?
Kruger National Park has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dar es Salaam experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Kruger National Park in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Dar es Salaam and Kruger National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dar es Salaam year-round.
In the summer, Dar es Salaam is cooler than Kruger National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dar es Salaam in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Kruger National Park averages at about 28°C (83°F)in January.
In July, Dar es Salaam usually receives less rain than Kruger National Parkin January. Dar es Salaam gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Kruger National Park receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryDar es Salaam 25°C (77°F)Kruger National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Kruger National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Dar es Salaam as well as Kruger National Park. Dar es Salaam attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Dar es Salaam is generally around the same temperature as Kruger National Parkin April. Daily temperatures in Dar es Salaam average around 25°C (78°F), and Kruger National Park fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in October than Kruger National Parkin April. Dar es Salaam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Kruger National Park receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilDar es Salaam 25°C (78°F)Kruger National Park 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Kruger National Park in the Winter?
Both Kruger National Park and Dar es Salaam are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dar es Salaam throughout the year.
Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Kruger National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Dar es Salaam averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Kruger National Park fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in July.
In January, Dar es Salaam usually receives more rain than Kruger National Parkin July. Dar es Salaam gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Kruger National Park receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyDar es Salaam 28°C (82°F)Kruger National Park 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Dar es Salaam or Kruger National Park in the Spring?
Both Kruger National Park and Dar es Salaam during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dar es Salaam because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Dar es Salaam is around the same temperature as Kruger National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dar es Salaam in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Kruger National Park averages at about 25°C (77°F)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam usually gets more rain in April than Kruger National Parkin October. Dar es Salaam gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Kruger National Park receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberDar es Salaam 27°C (81°F)Kruger National Park 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Kruger National Park and Dar es Salaam
| Dar es Salaam | Kruger National Park | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 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.