Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen?
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 Chefchaouen can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kruger National Park or Chefchaouen?
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.
Chefchaouen
To feel like you've really stepped back in time to the glory days of Morocco, you're going to want to spend time in Chefchaouen. This town's beautiful medina is filled with white washed buildings with blue highlights. The wandering alleyways provide a fairy tale setting where you can relax for a few days. This mountainous region is a humble example of the classic picture of this area. Set against the backdrop of the Rif Mountains, the white and powder blue accented buildings and call to calls to prayer throughout the day let every visitor know they've arrived in a relaxing spot of peace and serenity.
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 Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKruger National Park $80Chefchaouen $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Kruger National Park is $80, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $57. 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 Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKruger National Park $47Chefchaouen $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKruger National Park $94Chefchaouen $48
Compare Hotels in Kruger National Park and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Kruger National Park or Chefchaouen? 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 Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kruger National Park $24Chefchaouen $15
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:
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Taxi Ride$1.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen
Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (door to door): $107
- transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (Door to Door): $107
- Vice versa transfer to chefchaouen with optional tour guide: $64
- Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $191
- Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $113
- Transfer from Fez to Chefchaouen go and back (Both ways): $195
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tetouan: $73
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Tangier: $74
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Rabat: $173
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Merrakash: $296
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $190
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Airport Casablanca: $182
Is it cheaper to fly into Kruger National Park or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen 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 $16Chefchaouen $18
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
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:
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Lunch for Two$8.97
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Dinner for Two$9.97
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Cupcake$0.30
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Nutella and Yogurt$1.99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen
For Chefchaouen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Funny Family Cooking Class in Blue City: $28
- Cooking Class in Mountain From Chefchaouen: $44
- Vegetarian food Cooking Class in Chefchaouen: $44
- 3-Hour Cooking Class overlooking the Blue City: $55
- 4 hours Private Cooking Class With Family in Chefchaouen: $60
- Chefchaouen Cooking Class : $65
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $65
- Chefchaouen Food Tour: $68
- Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops: $69
- Discovery more Chefchaouen evening food tour with locals: $70
- Make Your Own Tajine and Pastilla Cooking Class: $76
- Chefchaouen Traditional Cooking Class: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kruger National Park $21Chefchaouen $17
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: $668
- Kruger Safari Tour - Morning Half Day: $51
Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.
- 2 Hours Private Chefchaouen Walking Tour: $40
- Walking Tour in Chefchaouen: $14
- 2 days Guided tour Rabat and Chechouen from Casablanca: $389
- 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $35
- 9-day/8 nights Tour from Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Marrakech: $1,383
- Akchour waterfalls tours : $87
- Best Experience Fes to Chefchaouen Day Tour multi languages: $34
- Bleu city walking Tasting Tour : $60
- Chefchaouen : Traditional Hammam Experience As A Local: $75
- Chefchaouen Day Tour: $51
- Chefchaouen Photography tour: $46
- Chefchaouen Tour with Aman: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKruger National Park $4.10Chefchaouen $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kruger National Park and Chefchaouen, we can see that Kruger National Park is more expensive. And not only is Chefchaouen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Chefchaouen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen.
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 Chefchaouen Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Kruger National Park or Chefchaouen?
Kruger National Park has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Chefchaouen experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kruger National Park or Chefchaouen in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kruger National Park and Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Kruger National Park is a little warmer than Chefchaouen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kruger National Park in January average around 28°C (83°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 24°C (74°F)in July.
In January, Kruger National Park usually receives more rain than Chefchaouenin July. Kruger National Park gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyKruger National Park 28°C (83°F)Chefchaouen 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Kruger National Park or Chefchaouen in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kruger National Park as well as Chefchaouen. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chefchaouen throughout the year.
In April, Kruger National Park is generally a little warmer than Chefchaouenin October. Daily temperatures in Kruger National Park average around 24°C (76°F), and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
Kruger National Park usually gets less rain in April than Chefchaouenin October. Kruger National Park gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberKruger National Park 24°C (76°F)Chefchaouen 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Kruger National Park or Chefchaouen in the Winter?
Both Chefchaouen and Kruger National Park are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Chefchaouen because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Kruger National Park is a little warmer than Chefchaouen in the winter. The daily temperature in Kruger National Park averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Chefchaouen fluctuates around 13°C (55°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Chefchaouen. In July, Kruger National Park usually receives less rain than Chefchaouenin January. Kruger National Park gets 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryKruger National Park 18°C (64°F)Chefchaouen 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Kruger National Park or Chefchaouen in the Spring?
Both Chefchaouen and Kruger National Park during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chefchaouen year-round.
In the spring, Kruger National Park is much warmer than Chefchaouen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kruger National Park in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Chefchaouen averages at about 15°C (60°F)in April.
Kruger National Park usually gets more rain in October than Chefchaouenin April. Kruger National Park gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Chefchaouen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilKruger National Park 25°C (77°F)Chefchaouen 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Chefchaouen and Kruger National Park
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (76°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (67°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
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