Which place is cheaper, Accra or Masai Mara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Masai Mara or Accra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Masai Mara and Accra. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Masai Mara or Accra?
Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve is a beautiful, scenic, nature reserve in southwest Kenya, just west of the capital city, Nairobi. The reserve belongs to the Masai people and was created in order to protect the land and the people and animals living on it. Masai Mara is considered to be one of the best reserves in all of Africa, offering the quintessential African safari experience.
Accra
Accra is the capital city of Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. Popular attractions include the National Museum of Ghana, local beaches, markets, and cultural landmarks like those dedicated to Civil Rights activist W.E.B. DuBois.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $109Accra $32
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $109, while the average daily cost in Accra is $32. 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 Masai Mara and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Accra $16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Accra $32
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Accra? 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: Masai Mara Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $48Accra $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:
- Airport Transfers: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $76
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $112
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Masai Mara 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 dayMasai Mara $33Accra $8.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $46
- Cooking Class: $75
- Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $87
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $100
- Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100
- Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $128
- Accra Food Tour - delicious happiness: $129
- Market tour and cooking class with a Ghanaian local: $144
- Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $214
- Ghanaian Local Foods Cooking Class: $216
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $61Accra $2.88
Tours and Activities in Masai Mara
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Masai Mara are as follows:
- Half Day Giraffe Center,Baby Elephant&Karen Blixxen Guided Tour: $38
- Half Day Tour Elephant Orphanage,Giraffe CenterKobe Beads Factory: $38
- 2-Hour Private Tour in Giraffe Centre in Nairobi: $44
- 1Day Tour Nairobi Park ,Giraffe Center,karen Blixxen Guided tour: $50
- Nairobi African Shopping Tour: $55
- Guided "Matatu" Experience Half Day Tour Within Nairobi.: $60
- Giraffe Centre and Animal Orphanage Guided Tour In Nairobi. : $60
- Day Tour at Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre: $62
- Half-Day Private Cultural Tour to Bomas of Kenya: $65
- Nairobi City Tour: $68
- Giraffe Center Half-Day Guided Tour from Nairobi: $75
- Lake Nakuru National Park Day Tour from Nairobi: $75
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $58
- Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour: $60
- Accra City:Accra city Tour for Culture Seekers (Private: $61
- Accra City Tour Experience: $68
- Kwame Nkrumah Museum, Independence Square & More Tour: $70
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
- Accra Central: Street Food Walking Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $72
- 6-Hour Private Guided Accra City Tour: $75
- Accra city Day Tour: $75
- Walking Tour of Accra: $75
- Experience Ghana in a Tailor-made Accra City Tour.: $79
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Accra $4.13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Masai Mara and Accra, we can see that Masai Mara is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Accra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Accra 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 Masai Mara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Masai Mara than you might in Accra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Masai Mara Expensive? and Is Accra 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.