Which place is cheaper, Durban or Kruger National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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 Durban can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
The third largest city in South Africa, Durban sits on the east coast of the country in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The city also has the country's most active port. The city's comfortable weather and vast beaches make it one of the country's major tourist centers. There's a population of about 3.5 million in the entire metropolitan area that spreads over 2,295 square kilometers.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in South Africa, and The Best 2-Week Tours in South Africa.
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 Kruger National Park is $90, while the average daily cost in Durban is $63. 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 Durban in more detail.
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Also for Kruger National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Durban, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Durban 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.
For Kruger National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Durban.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kruger National Park and Durban, we can see that Kruger National Park is more expensive. And not only is Durban much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Durban would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Durban 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 Durban.
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 Durban Expensive?.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kruger National Park and Durban.
Kruger National Park is a little warmer than Durban in the summer. The daily temperature in Kruger National Park averages around 28°C (83°F) in January, and Durban fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).
Durban receives a lot of rain in the summer. In January, Kruger National Park usually receives less rain than Durban. Kruger National Park gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Durban receives 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Kruger National Park as well as Durban.
In the autumn, Kruger National Park is a little warmer than Durban. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kruger National Park in April average around 24°C (76°F), and Durban averages at about 22°C (71°F).
Kruger National Park usually gets less rain in April than Durban. Kruger National Park gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Durban receives 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Durban and Kruger National Park are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
In July, Kruger National Park is generally around the same temperature as Durban. Daily temperatures in Kruger National Park average around 18°C (64°F), and Durban fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In July, Kruger National Park usually receives less rain than Durban. Kruger National Park gets 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Durban receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Durban and Kruger National Park during the spring are popular places to visit.
Kruger National Park is a little warmer than Durban in the spring. The daily temperature in Kruger National Park averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Durban fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
Kruger National Park usually gets less rain in October than Durban. Kruger National Park gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Durban receives 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
Kruger National Park | Durban | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 126 mm (5 in) |
Apr | 24°C (76°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
May | 21°C (69°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Aug | 20°C (67°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |