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

Should you visit Tsavo National Park or Antsiranana?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tsavo National Park and Antsiranana can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Tsavo National Park or Antsiranana?

Tsavo National Park

Tsavo National Park is one of the largest and oldest parks in Kenya, located in the central part of the country in what was once known as the Taru Desert. Human activity in the park dates back to the Late Stone Age making the park a major archaeological and historical site. Tsavo is known for having beautiful natural landscapes and excellent game viewing.

Antsiranana

Antsiranana is the capital of Madagascar's northernmost province, Diana, and until 1975 it was known as Diego Suarez. The city has a port that has become a site for naval repairs and is the largest in the entire Indian Ocean. The port is mainly used for tinned fish and bottled drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). The city has a population of a little over 100,000. The French used the city as a military base after independence from 1960 until 1973, after the socialist revolution.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Kenya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, The Best Adventure Tours to Madagascar, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar.


Which place is cheaper, Antsiranana or Tsavo National Park?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Tsavo National Park is $114, while the average daily cost in Antsiranana is $90. 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 Tsavo National Park and Antsiranana in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tsavo National Park $33
    Antsiranana $43
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tsavo National Park $66
    Antsiranana $86
Compare Hotels in Tsavo National Park and Antsiranana

Looking for a hotel in Tsavo National Park or Antsiranana? 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 Tsavo National Park


Hotels in Antsiranana


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tsavo National Park $61
    Antsiranana $14

Is it cheaper to fly into Tsavo National Park or Antsiranana?

Prices for flights to both Antsiranana and Tsavo 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Tsavo National Park $38
    Antsiranana $35

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tsavo National Park $47
    Antsiranana $19

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tsavo National Park $24
    Antsiranana $10


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tsavo National Park and Antsiranana, we can see that Tsavo National Park is more expensive. And not only is Antsiranana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Antsiranana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antsiranana 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 Tsavo National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tsavo National Park than you might in Antsiranana.

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