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

Should you visit Tsavo National Park or Dakar?

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 Dakar 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 Dakar?

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.

Dakar

Located in West Africa, Dakar is the capital city of Senegal and an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Main attractions include the city's markets, the Dakar Grand Mosque, Goree Island, the IFAN Museum, the African Renaissance Monument, beaches, and the Senegal Zoo.

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 Senegal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal.


Which place is cheaper, Dakar 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 $112, while the average daily cost in Dakar is $64. 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 Dakar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tsavo National Park $33
    Dakar $34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tsavo National Park $66
    Dakar $68
Compare Hotels in Tsavo National Park and Dakar

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


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tsavo National Park $60
    Dakar $5.56

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:

  • Blaise Diagne Intl Airport (DSS) to Dakar hotels - Round-Trp Private Transfer: $75
  • Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $219
  • DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $125
  • DSS transfer - DAKAR (one way) : $51
  • Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $85
  • Private Transfer from Dakar to Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS): $213
  • Private Transfer from Dakar to Dakar Airport DSS by Sedan, Minivan or Minibus: $83
  • Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $68
  • Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Saint-Louis (One way): $273

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

Prices for flights to both Dakar 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
    Dakar $20

Typical Food Prices in Dakar

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dakar:


  • Breakfast
    $4.26

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dakar

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dakar.

  • Senegalese Street Food Tour in Dakar: $115

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tsavo National Park $47
    Dakar $14

Tours and Activities in Dakar

Here are a few actual costs in Dakar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $31
  • Private custom tour with a local guide: $31
  • Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar: $32
  • Half Day Dakar City Tour: $105
  • Full Day Private Tour in move, eat, act like a local: $114
  • Private City Tour: $116
  • Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour): $130
  • Half-Day GOREE Island Tour:The Heritage Tour: $130
  • Half Day Tour : Explore Goree island: $140
  • Full Day Goree Island And Dakar City Tour(Minimum 2 Participants): $142
  • Day tour in Dakar museum and monument : $148
  • Full-Day DAKAR city / GOREE Island Tour: $160

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tsavo National Park $23
    Dakar $9.33


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tsavo National Park and Dakar, we can see that Tsavo National Park is more expensive. And not only is Dakar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Dakar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dakar 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 Dakar.

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 Dakar Expensive?.