Which place is cheaper, Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?
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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?
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.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with a population of over 3 million people. Most of the population is made up of South Africa's black residents, who predominately reside in the Soweto area. There are approximately half a million white residents and 300,000 residents of other descent. Half of the population live in the Soweto area as well as the nearby suburbs.
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 South Africa, and The Best Eco Tours in South Africa.
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Tsavo National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTsavo National Park $140Johannesburg $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Tsavo National Park is $140, while the average daily cost in Johannesburg is $122. 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 Johannesburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTsavo National Park $33Johannesburg $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTsavo National Park $66Johannesburg $124
Compare Hotels in Tsavo National Park and Johannesburg
Looking for a hotel in Tsavo National Park or Johannesburg? 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: Johannesburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tsavo National Park $60Johannesburg $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Johannesburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Johannesburg:
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Taxi Ride$3.68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:
- 1-4 Passenger Arrival & Departure JNB - Airport Transfers: $74
- Airport & Private Shuttle and Transfer Services in Johannesburg: $76
- Airport Shuttle and Private Transfers: $39
- Airport Transfer: Johannesburg to Tambo Airport JNB by Luxury Van: $80
- Airport Transfers (Airport-Hotel/Hotel-Airport) Johannesburg: $37
- Airport Transfers Johannesburg: $88
- Airport Transfers Johannesburg-Pretoria-Sandton: $73
- Airport Transfers OR Tambo to Sandton Hotels: $58
- Airport transfers, door to door .private transfers: $60
- Arrival Transfer: JNB Airport to Johannesburg by Business Car: $75
- Comfort Private Airport Transfer: OR Tambo Airport (JNB): $43
- Departure Private Transfer: Johannesburg to Tambo Airport JNB in Business Car: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Tsavo National Park or Johannesburg?
Prices for flights to both Johannesburg 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 $65Johannesburg $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.
- Joburg street food tour in it's oldest suburb!: $78
- Zulu Food Cooking & Dining Experience with a local Chef: $85
- Pan-African Cooking & Dinning Experience: $96
- Johannesburg Culture and Food Tour: $98
- Zulu Food Cooking and Dining Experience with a local Chef: $109
- Johannesburg Culture and food tour: $111
- Lesedi Cultural Village Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $122
- Lesedi Cultural Village with lunch or dinner cultural food: $133
- Pan African Cooking Class & Dinning Experience: $134
- Soweto Township Tour With African food tour: $145
- Rooftop Bar, Dinner and Clubbing (Amapiano): $217
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tsavo National Park $47Johannesburg $24
Tours and Activities in Johannesburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:
- Mapatiza Mine Guided Tour with Showroom: $4.63
- Mandela House Entry Ticket: $6.08
- Mapatiza Gemstone Mine Tour Discover Gemstone Transformation: $6.19
- Discover Hidden Treasure with Scratch Patch Experience in Midrand: $15
- Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option: $18
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Optional Soweto Tour: $22
- Architectural Walking Tour: $25
- Braamfontein Street Art & Culture Tour: $28
- Ponte Experience: $30
- Soweto: Bike Tour with a Local Tour Guide: $32
- Soweto: Hector Pieterson Memorial, to Orlando Towers Tour: $32
- Johannesburg Street Art & Museum Walking or E-scooter Tour: $34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTsavo National Park $23Johannesburg $5.37
Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Johannesburg:
- Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg: $9.14
- Wine Tasting: $12
- Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour: $157
When comparing the travel costs between Tsavo National Park and Johannesburg, we can see that Tsavo National Park is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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 Johannesburg 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.