Which place is cheaper, Pretoria or Tsavo National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tsavo National Park or Pretoria?
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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria?
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.
Pretoria
Located in Gauteng Province, Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa, making it home to many government buildings and three universities. It is actually one of three capital cities, being home to the executive branch, with Cape Town as the legislative capital and Bloemfontein as the judicial capital. Within South Africa, Pretoria is also known as the "Jacaranda City" due to the thousands of jacaranda trees lining its streets, parks, and gardens.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Kenya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, The Best Wildlife Tours to South Africa, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTsavo National Park $112Pretoria $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Tsavo National Park is $112, while the average daily cost in Pretoria is $54. 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 Pretoria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTsavo National Park $33Pretoria $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTsavo National Park $66Pretoria $54
Compare Hotels in Tsavo National Park and Pretoria
Looking for a hotel in Tsavo National Park or Pretoria? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tsavo National Park $60Pretoria $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria
Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $57
- Private Oneway Transfer from Johannesburg to Johannesburg Airport: $33
- Shuttle and Transfers to Johannesburg and Pretoria: $47
- Sun City & Pilanesberg Transfers: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Tsavo National Park or Pretoria?
Prices for flights to both Pretoria 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 $38Pretoria $16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tsavo National Park $47Pretoria $16
Tours and Activities in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Dino Trail: Dino Kingdom Admission Ticket: $14
- Soweto walking tour with a taxi ride: $29
- History Bicycle Tour of Soweto: $42
- Rietvlei Nature Reserve half-day tour from Pretoria, every TUESDAY: $48
- Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg from Pretoria, every FRIDAY afternoon: $54
- Johannesburg guided city tour: $56
- Pretoria Capital City Tour from Pretoria, every TUESDAY: $58
- Private local authentic soweto Moto taxi experience : $58
- Johannesburg and Soweto guided tour: $59
- Johannesburg Walking Tours: $59
- Soweto & Johannesburg - walking, Bike , E-scooter, Tuk Tuk Tour : $62
- Pretoria Tour-Voortrekker Monument, Town, Union Buildings: $63
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTsavo National Park $23Pretoria $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tsavo National Park and Pretoria, we can see that Tsavo National Park is more expensive. And not only is Pretoria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pretoria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pretoria 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 Pretoria.
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 Pretoria 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.