Which place is cheaper, Kruger National Park or Moshi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoshi $67Kruger National Park $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $67, while the average daily cost in Kruger National Park is $88. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoshi $35Kruger National Park $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoshi $70Kruger National Park $104
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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moshi $16Kruger National Park $27
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 Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
- Private Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to or from Tanzania: $55
- Nairobi: Bus Transfer from/to Moshi: $30
- Sunset Chill with Drinks and Roundtrip Transfer: $15
- Moshi : Kikuletwa Hot Springs Day Trip with Transfers: $172
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Transfer/Taxi Services: $53
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi/Arusha: $107
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer: $60
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi : $49
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer: $50
- From Nairobi: 8-Day Kilimanjaro Climb with Transfers: $1,440
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: $196
- Shuttle Transfer from Greater Kruger to Gauteng: $64
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
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Food Meals for one dayMoshi $19Kruger National Park $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi
For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kili View Tanzanian Cooking Class: $26
- Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi with a Local Family: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moshi $18Kruger National Park $23
Tours and Activities in Moshi
For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Day Trip Tour to Arusha National Park from Arusha town: $282
- #1. Best Kilimanjaro Day Hike tour- ISMANI TOURS AND SAFARIS: $108
- #1. Best Kilimanjaro Day hike Tour-Machame Route-ISMANI: $115
- #1. MATERUNI WATERFALLS: COFFEE TOUR AND CHEMKA HOTSPRING: $320
- 1 Day Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Picnic Hot Lunch: $190
- 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
- 2-Days Kilimanjaro Hikes and Materuni Waterfalls Tour: $695
- 3-Day Camping Adventure in Rau Forest Reserve, Arusha: $1,584
- 3-Day Trip Majestic Usambara Mountain Hike Adventure Moshi: $900
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 : $77
- Full-Day Guided Tour in the Kruger National Park: $88
- Kruger National Park Full Day Safari Tour: $201
- Kruger National Park Sunrise Half-Day Safari Tour: $190
- 3-Day Safari Tour and Treehouse Stay: $741
- Kruger Safari Tour - Morning Half Day: $55
- Private 4x4 Safari Tour in Kruger National Park: $117
- Private Full Day Kruger National Park Safari Tour from Hoedspruit: $190
- Sabie Game Reserve Sunset Safari Tour with Sundowners: $146
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoshi $3.24Kruger National Park $4.51
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moshi and Kruger National Park, we can see that Kruger National Park is more expensive. And not only is Moshi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Moshi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Moshi 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 Moshi.
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?.
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.