Which place is cheaper, Essaouira 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.
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Should you visit Kruger National Park or Essaouira?
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 Essaouira can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kruger National Park or Essaouira?
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.
Essaouira
Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.
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 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKruger National Park $90Essaouira $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Kruger National Park is $90, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is $58. 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 Essaouira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKruger National Park $47Essaouira $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKruger National Park $94Essaouira $54
Compare Hotels in Kruger National Park and Essaouira
Looking for a hotel in Kruger National Park or Essaouira? 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 Essaouira Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kruger National Park $24Essaouira $2.10
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: $83
- Shuttle Transfer from Greater Kruger to Gauteng: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira
Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $126
- Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakech city or Marrakech airport: $126
- Quad day with 6h adrenaline meal (free transfer): $129
- Private transfer Marrakech to Essaouira or Essaouira toMarrakech : $113
- Private transfer Essaouira to Marrakech or Marrakech / essaouira : $106
- Private transfer Essaouira Safi.: $110
- Private Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $138
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Essaouira Airport: $23
- Private Transfer Essaouira-Agadir: $129
- Marrakech : Private Transfer from or to Marrakech Airoport: $24
- From Scenic Diabat Horseback Ride with Transfer: $55
- From Private Transfer to Taghazout or Agadir: $159
Is it cheaper to fly into Kruger National Park or Essaouira?
Prices for flights to both Essaouira 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 $27Essaouira $25
Typical Food Prices in Essaouira
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:
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Baklava$1.47
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Breakfast Crepes$0.53
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Fish for Lunch$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira
For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Moroccan and Berber cooking classes: $59
- Cooking with views of Essaouira: $59
- l'Atelier - Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Essaouira: $71
- Traditional Family Style Moroccan Cooking Class: $72
- Essaouirra cooking class: $74
- Essaouira Cooking Class: $76
- Essaouira Food Tour: $87
- Berber Cooking Class at a Farm in the Countryside & shopping at a rural Souk.: $105
- 3 Hours Horse Riding with Dinner and Overnight Berber Camp: $217
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kruger National Park $21Essaouira $13
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:
- 90-minute Elephant Watching Experience in Hoedspruit : $72
- Citrus farm tours with Primos gin tastings: $22
- Full Day Kruger National Park Tour: $95
- Full-Day Guided Tour in the Kruger National Park: $82
- Kruger National Park Full Day Safari Tour: $204
- 3-Day Safari Tour and Treehouse Stay: $717
- Private Full Day Kruger National Park Safari Tour from Hoedspruit: $177
- Private Guided Panorama Full Day Tour : $167
- Sabie Game Reserve Sunset Safari Tour with Sundowners: $153
Tours and Activities in Essaouira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.
- Big Cap Sim dunes and forest 3 hours tour.: $75
- Souk Had Draa: Private Tour and Traditional Moroccan Breakfast: $24
- 1-Day Quad Adventure in Essaouira near Marrakech: $208
- 2 Hour Quad & ATV Experience: $62
- 2 Hours Dromedary Ride Tour in Essaouira Morocco: $53
- 3 Days Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga with Luxury Camp: $202
- Day Tour on Dromedary and Overnight Stay Near Essaouira Morocco: $294
- Essaouira 2-Hour Camel Adventure Ride: $41
- Essaouira : 1 Hour Quad Bike Tour and 1 Hour Dromedary Ride: $65
- Essaouira Donkey Tours : $29
- Essaouira Guided Tour: 3 on 1 - Nightlife tour, Live like a local & Street food: $71
- Essaouira Sand Dunes: Half Day Quad Bike Tour: $76
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKruger National Park $4.04Essaouira $9.65
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kruger National Park and Essaouira, we can see that Kruger National Park is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Essaouira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Essaouira 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 Essaouira.
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 Essaouira Expensive?.
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.