Which place is cheaper, Accra or Serengeti National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Serengeti National Park or Accra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Serengeti National Park or Accra, 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: Serengeti National Park or Accra?
Serengeti National Park
Sprawling across 5,700 square miles of northern Tanzania in East Africa, Serengeti National Park makes up one of the oldest ecosystems in the world-one whose climate, vegetation, and fauna has barely changed over the past million years. Today the park is a major wildlife destination, especially during the Great Migration when over a million hoofed animals are on the move.
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 Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySerengeti National Park $116Accra $32
The average daily cost (per person) in Serengeti National Park is $116, while the average daily cost in Accra is $32. 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 Serengeti National Park and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSerengeti National Park $53Accra $16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSerengeti National Park $106Accra $32
Compare Hotels in Serengeti National Park and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Serengeti National Park 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.Serengeti National Park $20Accra $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $112
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Serengeti National Park or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Serengeti 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 daySerengeti National Park $36Accra $8.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $46
- Cooking Class: $75
- Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $87
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $100
- Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100
- Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $128
- Accra Food Tour - delicious happiness: $129
- Market tour and cooking class with a Ghanaian local: $144
- Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $214
- Ghanaian Local Foods Cooking Class: $216
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Serengeti National Park $49Accra $2.88
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $58
- Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour: $60
- Accra City:Accra city Tour for Culture Seekers (Private: $61
- Accra City Tour Experience: $68
- Kwame Nkrumah Museum, Independence Square & More Tour: $70
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
- Accra Central: Street Food Walking Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $72
- 6-Hour Private Guided Accra City Tour: $75
- Accra city Day Tour: $75
- Walking Tour of Accra: $75
- Experience Ghana in a Tailor-made Accra City Tour.: $79
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySerengeti National Park $14Accra $4.13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Serengeti National Park and Accra, we can see that Serengeti National Park 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 Serengeti National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Serengeti National Park 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 Serengeti National Park 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.