Which place is cheaper, Ghent or Tsavo National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Tsavo National Park or Ghent?
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 Ghent 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 Ghent?
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.
Ghent
Ghent is a large city in the northern part of Belgium (the Flanders region) with a population of about 250,000. This city was one of the most powerful cities in Europe during the Middle Ages, which is portrayed today, mostly through architecture. There is a large university in Ghent with over 60,000 students, and a large portion of the population are young students. However, among the natives and students, there are also many foreigners and artists that you will find walking the streets of the city. Ghent is also Belgium's second largest port city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Kenya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium.
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Tsavo National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTsavo National Park $140Ghent $164
The average daily cost (per person) in Tsavo National Park is $140, while the average daily cost in Ghent is $164. 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 Ghent in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTsavo National Park $33Ghent $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTsavo National Park $66Ghent $164
Compare Hotels in Tsavo National Park and Ghent
Looking for a hotel in Tsavo National Park or Ghent? 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: Ghent Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tsavo National Park $60Ghent $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ghent
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ghent:
- Transfer Ghent Luxembourg (1 to 8 places): $247
Is it cheaper to fly into Tsavo National Park or Ghent?
Prices for flights to both Ghent 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
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Food Meals for one dayTsavo National Park $65Ghent $68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ghent
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ghent.
- Walking Food Tour in Ghent: $94
- Walking food tour: Introduction to Ghent through food: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tsavo National Park $47Ghent $9.88
Tours and Activities in Ghent
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ghent are as follows:
- Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included: $3.47
- Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent: $3.47
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent: $3.47
- Guided tour of the medieval secrets of Ghent: $3.48
- Ghent Self Guided Walking Tour Rebels, Dragons and Secret: $4.00
- Ghent Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $4.64
- Ghent Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Pub Trail Kortrijk: an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Pub Trail Ostend: an adventure full of surprises: $13
- 40 Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Tour: $13
- 40-Minute Historical Boat Tour of City Center: $13
- Guided tour of Ghent: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTsavo National Park $23Ghent $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Ghent
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ghent:
- Brewery Visit in Ostend- Two 33cl Beers Included: $21
- NEW Ghent Brewery Visit, Beer Tasting Tour & Chocolate Pairing: $87
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tsavo National Park and Ghent, we can see that Ghent is more expensive. And not only is Tsavo National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tsavo National Park is in Africa and Ghent is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Tsavo National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tsavo National Park 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 Ghent would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ghent than you might in Tsavo National Park.
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 Ghent 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.