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

Should you visit Tsavo National Park or Durban?

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 Durban 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 Durban?

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.

Durban

The third largest city in South Africa, Durban sits on the east coast of the country in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The city also has the country's most active port. The city's comfortable weather and vast beaches make it one of the country's major tourist centers. There's a population of about 3.5 million in the entire metropolitan area that spreads over 2,295 square kilometers.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Kenya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, The Best Overlanding Trips in South Africa, and The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa.


Which place is cheaper, Durban 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 Durban is $57. 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 Durban in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tsavo National Park $33
    Durban $27
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tsavo National Park $66
    Durban $54
Compare Hotels in Tsavo National Park and Durban

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


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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: Durban Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tsavo National Park $60
    Durban $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Durban

Also for Durban, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • 1-3 Passenger Private Durban - Airport Transfer: $50
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Durban Airport DUR to Durban City by Business Car: $78
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Durban Airport DUR to Durban City by Minivan: $84
  • Departure Private Transfer from Durban City to Durban Airport DUR by Minivan: $82
  • Departure Private Transfer: Durban City to Durban Airport DUR by Business Car: $76
  • Durban Airport (DUR) to Durban - Arrival Private Transfer: $28
  • Durban Airport Transfer to City of Durban: $182
  • Durban Airport Transfer to Morningside: $212
  • Durban Airport Transfer to Westville: $212
  • Durban Cruise Ship Transfers : $42
  • Durban to Durban King Airport (DUR) - Departure Private Transfer: $28
  • From Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Overnight Safari w/ Transfer: $538

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

Prices for flights to both Durban 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
    Durban $17

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Durban

For Durban, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Half Day Guided Taste of Africa Food Tour in Durban: $44

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tsavo National Park $47
    Durban $18

Tours and Activities in Durban

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Durban.

  • 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise: $5.74
  • Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise: $8.61
  • 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf: $8.61
  • Luxury Canal Boat Cruise - Fun Things Durban Ushaka: $9.14
  • Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban: $9.43
  • Pontoon Boat Harbor Cruise: $11
  • Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise: $11
  • Durban Walking Tour: $34
  • Durban : Guided Canoe Adventure on the Waterways: $41
  • Durban Half-Day City Tour - Golden Mile, Botanical Gardens: $45
  • Durban:Culture Walking Tour of Durban: $63
  • Culture Walking Tour of Durban: $65

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tsavo National Park $23
    Durban $14

Sample the Local Flavors in Durban

Also in Durban, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Bar Crawl in Durban : $39


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

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 Durban Expensive?.