A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Entebbe vs. Drakensberg for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Entebbe or Drakensberg?

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 Entebbe and Drakensberg can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Entebbe or Drakensberg?

Entebbe

Entebbe is a large city located in Central Uganda. It is about thirty kilometers from the capital city of Uganda, which is Kampala. Lake Victoria, a prominent body of water, is very close to Entebbe as well. Today, the population of Entebbe is over 69,000 people. In Europe, Entebbe is known for its airport, which was once the site of a major hostage situation led by the German and Palestinian militia, back in 1976. Soldiers from the Israeli army freed the hostages in a massive rescue mission. Alternatively, when Queen Elizabeth II heard of her father's death and that she had become the queen, she was at this airport and had to fly from there back to England at once.

Drakensberg

Drakensberg, whose name derives from the Dutch and means "mountains of the dragons," is a mountainous region which encompasses a vast amount of South Africa's interior, extending into neighboring countries as well. It hugs the eastern border of Lesotho, attracting visitors for hiking, backpacking, and admiring the natural wonders of the landscape.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Uganda, The Best 3-Day Tours in Uganda, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Cape Town, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Cape Town.


Which place is cheaper, Drakensberg or Entebbe?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Entebbe is $120, while the average daily cost in Drakensberg is $102. 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 Entebbe and Drakensberg in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Entebbe $43
    Drakensberg $38
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Entebbe $86
    Drakensberg $76
Compare Hotels in Entebbe and Drakensberg

Looking for a hotel in Entebbe or Drakensberg? 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.

Hotels in Entebbe


Hotels in Drakensberg


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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: Entebbe Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Entebbe $19
    Drakensberg $68

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Entebbe

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Entebbe:

  • Entebbe Airport Transfers: $72
  • Entebbe : Airport Transfer: $60

Is it cheaper to fly into Entebbe or Drakensberg?

Prices for flights to both Drakensberg and Entebbe 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Entebbe $58
    Drakensberg $28

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Entebbe $36
    Drakensberg $8.65

Tours and Activities in Entebbe

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Entebbe are as follows:

  • 1-Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour: $50
  • 1-Day Mabamba Shoebill Birding Tour in Lake Victoria Entebbe: $260
  • BEST OF ENTEBBE BIKE CYCLING TOUR: $49
  • ENTEBBE MOTOR BIKE TOUR: $100
  • ENTEBBE WALKING TOUR: $50
  • Entebbe : Entebbe Zoo and Botanical gardens Tour: $60
  • Equatar Line Tour & Victoria Lake Sunset Boat Ride: $175
  • Guided Walking Tour: $26
  • Jinja day tour exploring the source of River Nile: $240
  • Uganda : 1-Day Ngamba Sanctuary for Chimpanzee Tour: $619
  • Uganda: 3-Day Lake Mburo National Park Adventure Tour: $1,090
  • Uganda: 5-Day Queen Elizabeth NP and Gorilla Trekking Tour: $3,680

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Entebbe $13
    Drakensberg $3.75


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Entebbe and Drakensberg, we can see that Entebbe is more expensive. And not only is Drakensberg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Drakensberg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Drakensberg 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 Entebbe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Entebbe than you might in Drakensberg.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Entebbe Expensive? and Is Drakensberg Expensive?.


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