A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Moshi vs. Kruger National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Moshi or Kruger National Park?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi or Kruger National Park, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Moshi or Kruger National Park?

Moshi

Moshi is a town in northern Tanzania, near the Kenyan border. It’s known as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Trails run up the mountain's cloud-ringed, snow-capped dome, through alpine forests and meadows home to elephants and leopards. The noticeably clean capital of the densely populated Kilimanjaro region sits at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro and makes a good introduction to the splendors of the north. It's a low-key place with an appealing blend of African and Asian influences and a self-sufficient, prosperous feel, due in large part to its being the center of one of Tanzania's major coffee-growing regions. Virtually all visitors are here to climb Mt Kilimanjaro or to recover after having done so. Yet there’s much more to do, including cultural tours and hikes on the mountain’s lower slopes.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in South Africa, and The Best 10-Day Tours in South Africa.


Which place is cheaper, Kruger National Park or Moshi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $71, while the average daily cost in Kruger National Park is $80. 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 Moshi and Kruger National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Moshi $37
    Kruger National Park $47
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Moshi $74
    Kruger National Park $94
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Kruger National Park

Looking for a hotel in Moshi or Kruger National Park? 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.

Hotels in Moshi


Hotels in Kruger National Park


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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: Moshi Hotel Prices and Kruger National Park Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Moshi $17
    Kruger National Park $24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moshi

Also for Moshi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer Services: Kilimanjaro Airport (jro) Moshi, & Arusha: $60
  • Private Transfer from Moshi to Arusha: $250
  • Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
  • Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi/Arusha: $53
  • Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi : $49
  • Airport transfer to Arusha/Moshi: $55

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

Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Kruger National Park?

Prices for flights to both Kruger National Park and Moshi 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Moshi $20
    Kruger National Park $16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi

For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Dee's Private Cooking Class in Tanzania: $50
  • Private Traditional Cooking Class. : $70

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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Moshi $19
    Kruger National Park $21

Tours and Activities in Moshi

For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • #1. Best Kilimanjaro Day Hike Tour-Machame Route-ISMANI: $92
  • #1. Best Kilimanjaro Day Hike tour- ISMANI TOURS AND SAFARIS: $108
  • 1 Day Materuni Water falls and coffee tour: $200
  • 1 Day Tour Covering Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation: $220
  • 1 day tour hike mount kilimanjaro through marangu route: $240
  • 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
  • 1Day Tour Materuni Waterfall and Kikuletwa Chemka Hotspring: $172
  • 1_Day Bike Tour to Chemka Hotspring: $80
  • 2-Days Kilimanjaro Hikes and Materuni Waterfalls Tour: $695
  • 5 DAY- KIKULETWA HOT SPRING TOUR: $200
  • 6 Days Tanzania safari,coffee&waterfalls experience: $2,926
  • 7 Days combine safari, trekking & cultural experience.: $2,926

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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Moshi $3.45
    Kruger National Park $4.10


When comparing the travel costs between Moshi and Kruger National Park, we can see that Kruger National Park is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moshi Expensive? and Is Kruger National Park Expensive?.