Which place is cheaper, Antwerp or Masai Mara?
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 Masai Mara or Antwerp?
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 Antwerp. 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 Antwerp?
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.
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Belgium, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $133Antwerp $173
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $133, while the average daily cost in Antwerp is $173. 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 Antwerp in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Antwerp $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Antwerp $164
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Antwerp
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Antwerp? 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: Antwerp Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $48Antwerp $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:
- Nairobi Airport (NBO) Private Transfer to Nairobi City/Hotels: $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Belgium: Private Airport Transfer Service: $105
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $173
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $184
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $186
- Transfer Antwerp Luxembourg (1 to 8pl): $278
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Antwerp?
Prices for flights to both Antwerp 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 $57Antwerp $78
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Masai Mara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Masai Mara.
- Nairobi Private Carnivore Dinner Experience: $125
- Chiyo Japanese and Korean Restaurant Dinner with Cat Dance Show: $155
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antwerp.
- Private Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Antwerp with Aastha: $124
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $60Antwerp $9.39
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
- Cultural Day Tour to Bomas of Kenya Nairobi: $51
- Guided "Matatu" Experience Half Day Tour Within Nairobi.: $60
- Bomas of Kenya cultural Dance and Acrobatic Show Tour: $64
- Giraffe Center and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour: $72
- Nairobi National Park Half Day Tour From Nairobi: $75
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour in Nairobi: $75
- Half Day Private Tour to Lake Nakuru National Park: $80
- Nairobi City Tour and Afternoon Visit to Bomas of Kenya: $80
- Nairobi Souvenir Shopping and Historical Half day Tour: $95
- Day tour to Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum: $95
- Nairobi National Park Guided Day Tour From Nairobi: $95
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $3.47
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.47
- Tasting Tour: A Taste of Antwerp (Fries, Waffles, Beer & More): $3.48
- Historical Walking Tour in the Old City: $3.48
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.64
- Antwerp Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.10
- Antwerp Audio guided walking tour 2h15 and 21 audio commentary: $6.84
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self Guided Audio Tour: $10
- Antwerp Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $11
- Hidden Antwerp Self Guided Tour: History, Art and Fashion: $15
- Jewish Neighbourhood Guided Walking Tour: $23
- Antwerpen Hop-on Hop-off-tours: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Antwerp $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $19
- Antwerp Pub Crawl: $70
- Wine Tasting Gold in Antwerp: $78
- Private Wine Tasting in Boomgaardstraat Antwerp: $104
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Masai Mara and Antwerp, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Masai Mara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Masai Mara is in Africa and Antwerp 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 Masai Mara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Masai Mara 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 Antwerp would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antwerp than you might in Masai Mara.
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 Antwerp 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.