Which place is cheaper, Entebbe 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 Entebbe?
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 Entebbe, 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 Entebbe?
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.
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 Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, 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 daySerengeti National Park $123Entebbe $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Serengeti National Park is $123, 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 Serengeti National Park and Entebbe in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSerengeti National Park $56Entebbe $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSerengeti National Park $112Entebbe $82
Compare Hotels in Serengeti National Park and Entebbe
Looking for a hotel in Serengeti National Park 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.Serengeti National Park $21Entebbe $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 Serengeti National Park or Entebbe?
Prices for flights to both Entebbe 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 $38Entebbe $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Serengeti National Park $52Entebbe $35
Tours and Activities in Entebbe
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Entebbe are as follows:
- Guided Walking Tour: $26
- 1-Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour: $50
- Equator Line Tour & Sunset Boat Ride on Lake …: $135
- 1-Day Best of Mabamba Shoebill Tour and Birding Experience: $260
- 1 DAY BEST OF NGAMBA ISLAND CHIMPANZEE TREK & EQUATOR TOUR: $350
- 3 Days Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Forest Tour: $1,820
- 3day bwindi Gorilla tracking and Batwa experience: $2,200
- Remarkable Family Walking Tour: $2,300
- 10 Days Murhison Kibale Queen Elizabeth NP & Bwindi NP Tour: $2,980
- Uganda: 5-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour: $3,029
- 5-Day Gorilla & Chimpanzee Experience and Game drive Safari: $3,309
- 4 Day Chimpanzee Tracking Tour from Entebbe: $3,372
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySerengeti National Park $15Entebbe $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Serengeti National Park and Entebbe, we can see that Serengeti National Park 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 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 Entebbe.
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 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.