Which place is cheaper, Entebbe or Lake Nakuru?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lake Nakuru or Entebbe?
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 Entebbe. 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 Entebbe?
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.
Entebbe
Entebbe is a large city located in Central Uganda. It is about thirty kilometers from the capital city of Uganda, which is Kampala. Lake Victoria, a prominent body of water, is very close to Entebbe as well. Today, the population of Entebbe is over 69,000 people. In Europe, Entebbe is known for its airport, which was once the site of a major hostage situation led by the German and Palestinian militia, back in 1976. Soldiers from the Israeli army freed the hostages in a massive rescue mission. Alternatively, when Queen Elizabeth II heard of her father's death and that she had become the queen, she was at this airport and had to fly from there back to England at once.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Uganda, and The Best 3-Day Tours in Uganda.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLake Nakuru $117Entebbe $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Lake Nakuru is $117, while the average daily cost in Entebbe is $93. 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 Entebbe in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLake Nakuru $45Entebbe $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLake Nakuru $90Entebbe $82
Compare Hotels in Lake Nakuru and Entebbe
Looking for a hotel in Lake Nakuru or Entebbe? 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: Entebbe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lake Nakuru $41Entebbe $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Entebbe
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Entebbe:
- ENTEBBE AIRPORT: Executive Airport Transfer Package: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Lake Nakuru or Entebbe?
Prices for flights to both Entebbe 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 $41Entebbe $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lake Nakuru $37Entebbe $35
Tours and Activities in Entebbe
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Entebbe are as follows:
- 1 DAY BEST OF NGAMBA ISLAND CHIMPANZEE TREK & EQUATOR TOUR: $350
- 1-Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour: $50
- 1-Day Best of Mabamba Shoebill Tour and Birding Experience: $260
- 10 Days Murhison Kibale Queen Elizabeth NP & Bwindi NP Tour: $2,980
- 15-Day Primates and wildlife safari Adventure: $8,000
- 16 Days Primate, Game and Cultural Tour: $8,541
- 3 Days Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Forest Tour: $1,820
- 3day bwindi Gorilla tracking and Batwa experience: $2,200
- 4 Day Chimpanzee Tracking Tour from Entebbe: $3,372
- 4 Day Gorilla Experience Tour from Entebbe: $4,735
- 5 Day Experience of the Primates in Uganda: $5,433
- 5 Day Gorilla and Wildlife Tour from Entebbe: $5,538
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLake Nakuru $7.74Entebbe $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lake Nakuru and Entebbe, we can see that Lake Nakuru is more expensive. And not only is Entebbe much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Entebbe would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Entebbe 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 Entebbe.
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 Entebbe 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.