Which place is cheaper, Accra or Lake Nakuru?
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 Lake Nakuru or Accra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Lake Nakuru and Accra. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Lake Nakuru or Accra?
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's 23 National Parks, also qualifying as one of the two Premium Parks in the country. Located in central Kenya, about 90 miles west of Nairobi, the area encompasses a large lake as well as the surrounding wooded grasslands. A naturalist's paradise, Lake Nakuru is home to wildlife like flamingos, other water birds, and the black and white rhinoceros.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.
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Lake Nakuru Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLake Nakuru $145Accra $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Lake Nakuru is $145, while the average daily cost in Accra 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 Lake Nakuru and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLake Nakuru $44Accra $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLake Nakuru $88Accra $50
Compare Hotels in Lake Nakuru and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Lake Nakuru 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: Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lake Nakuru $41Accra $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $79
- Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $70
- Private Accra City Tour with Free Airport Transfer: $100
- Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $50
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
- City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $150
- City Highlights Half-day Guided Tour with Transfers: $100
- Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
- Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
- Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Lake Nakuru or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Lake Nakuru 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 dayLake Nakuru $70Accra $21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons and Take Out Services.: $25
- Accra Street Food Tour: Osu Night Market Tour Experience: $47
- Culinary for Social Change-Cooking Class : $60
- Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $74
- Cooking Class: $75
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Nighttime Food Tour with Local Guide: $90
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $100
- Cooking Class and Market Tour with Hotel Pickup: $120
- Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $135
- Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lake Nakuru $36Accra $4.43
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $100
- Accra E-waste and Recycling experience in Agbogbloshie: $80
- Accra Luxury Beachfront Experience : $81
- Accra Private Surfing Experience with Pick Up: $250
- Naming Ceremony and Heritage Homecoming Experience for Diasporas: $265
- The Akosombo Tour: $250
- 2-day Tour of Downtown Accra: $216
- 6-Hour Private Guided Accra City Tour: $100
- 7 Hours Cape Coast Tour From Accra: $174
- A Day Tour of Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park : $280
- A Day tour to the Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Pack: $180
- Aburi Botanic Gardens and Boti Falls Full-Day Private Tour: $180
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLake Nakuru $7.60Accra $6.35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lake Nakuru and Accra, we can see that Lake Nakuru 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 Lake Nakuru would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lake Nakuru 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 Lake Nakuru Expensive? and Is Accra 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.