Which place is cheaper, Accra or Kruger National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kruger National Park or Accra?
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 Kruger National Park and Accra can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kruger National Park or Accra?
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.
Accra
Accra is the capital city of Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. Popular attractions include the National Museum of Ghana, local beaches, markets, and cultural landmarks like those dedicated to Civil Rights activist W.E.B. DuBois.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in South Africa, The Best 10-Day Tours in South Africa, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, and The Best Safaris in Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKruger National Park $80Accra $38
The average daily cost (per person) in Kruger National Park is $80, while the average daily cost in Accra is $38. 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 Kruger National Park and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKruger National Park $47Accra $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKruger National Park $94Accra $38
Compare Hotels in Kruger National Park and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Kruger National Park or Accra? 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: Kruger National Park Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kruger National Park $24Accra $16
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $109
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
- Historic Slave Walking Tour of Jamestown with Transfers: $127
- Arrival Transfer From Accra Airport To Hotel: $100
- Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Kruger National Park or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Kruger National Park 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 dayKruger National Park $16Accra $9.47
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Private Ghanaian Cuisine Cooking Class: $40
- Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
- Cooking Class: $75
- Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $78
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89
- Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $93
- Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100
- Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $128
- Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $203
- Ghanaian Local Foods Cooking Class: $216
- Food Tour in Accra: $273
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kruger National Park $21Accra $3.39
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: $51
- Kruger National Park Sunrise Half-Day Safari Tour: $174
- 3-Day Safari Tour and Treehouse Stay: $668
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
- Accra City Tour: $161
- Accra Private Surfing Experience with Pick Up: $250
- Accra Zoo, Canopy Walk and Botanical Gardens Private Tour: $145
- 3 Days Special Tour of Ghana: $950
- 6 Hours Cape Coast Tour: $210
- 6-Day Electric Enchantment-Off the grid Tour: $1,650
- A Day tour to the Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Pack: $180
- Aburi Botanical Gardens And Boti Falls Private Tour: $220
- Aburi Botanical Gardens and Cocoa farm - Private Tour: $168
- Accra - Guided City Tour: $100
- Accra - Guided city Tour of Accra & Beads making Experience: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKruger National Park $4.10Accra $4.86
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kruger National Park and Accra, we can see that Kruger National Park is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Accra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Accra 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 Accra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kruger National Park Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Kruger National Park or Accra?
Kruger National Park has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Accra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kruger National Park or Accra in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Kruger National Park as well as Accra. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
Kruger National Park is a little warmer than Accra in the summer. The daily temperature in Kruger National Park averages around 28°C (83°F) in January, and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in July.
Kruger National Park usually gets more rain in January than Accrain July. Kruger National Park gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyKruger National Park 28°C (83°F)Accra 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Kruger National Park or Accra in the Autumn?
Both Accra and Kruger National Park are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Kruger National Park is around the same temperature as Accra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kruger National Park in April average around 24°C (76°F), and Accra averages at about 26°C (79°F)in October.
In April, Kruger National Park usually receives less rain than Accrain October. Kruger National Park gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberKruger National Park 24°C (76°F)Accra 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Kruger National Park or Accra in the Winter?
Both Accra and Kruger National Park during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
In July, Kruger National Park is generally much colder than Accrain January. Daily temperatures in Kruger National Park average around 18°C (64°F), and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Kruger National Park usually gets less rain in July than Accrain January. Kruger National Park gets 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryKruger National Park 18°C (64°F)Accra 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Kruger National Park or Accra in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kruger National Park and Accra. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Kruger National Park is cooler than Accra in the spring. The daily temperature in Kruger National Park averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F)in April.
Accra receives a lot of rain in the spring. In October, Kruger National Park usually receives less rain than Accrain April. Kruger National Park gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilKruger National Park 25°C (77°F)Accra 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Accra and Kruger National Park
| Kruger National Park | Accra | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (76°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (67°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 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.