Which place is cheaper, Berlin 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 Berlin?
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 Berlin. 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 Berlin?
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.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Masai Mara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $132Berlin $199
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $132, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $199. 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 Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Berlin $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Berlin $146
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Berlin? 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: Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $47Berlin $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.59
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Bahn Ticket$3.42
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Short Taxi Ride$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- BER Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center: $46
- Private One way Airport Transfer Berlin To Berlin Airport: $61
- Transfer from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City Center: $73
- Brandenburg Airport Transfer to Berlin City Center: $79
- Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF in Business Car: $84
- Berlin Private Transfer from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City centre: $93
- Berlin Departure Private Transfers from Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF: $96
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Luxury Van: $96
- Private Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin City by Van: $96
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Luxury Car: $96
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Business Car: $107
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Sedan Car: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin 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 $57Berlin $102
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Masai Mara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Masai Mara.
- Nairobi Nightlife and Safari Park Hotel Dinner with Pick Up: $125
- Nairobi Private Carnivore Dinner Experience: $125
- Nairobi City Walking Tour with Lunch/Dinner Carnivore Restaurant: $165
- Kibera Slums Bomas of Kenya and Dinner at Carnivore Tour: $225
- Nairobi National Museum and Carnivore Restaurant Food Tour: $275
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.69
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Turkish Sandwich$2.28
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Currywurst$2.28
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2 Pho Noodles$10
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$68
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Mauer Park (2)$13
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Coffees at Impala$8.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- International Dinner and Drinks Evening in Berlin: $7.10
- English Stand-Up Comedy Show with Free Pizza and Free Shots: $17
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Mitte Culinary Food Tour: $51
- Kreuzberg Culinary – The Food Tour: $56
- Berlin Food Tour: Taste the Best with a Full Meal & Beer: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Candlelight dinner for two – Italian night in Berlin: $81
- Berlin Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $86
- Kreuzberg Food Tour – Five Courses in Wrangelkiez: $87
- Downtown Food Tour with 8 Authentic Local Tastings: $88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $60Berlin $25
Tours and Activities in Masai Mara
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Masai Mara are as follows:
- 3-Days Maasai Mara Group Safari on 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep: $295
- Amboseli N Park Day tour with optional Maasai village visit: $200
- Amboseli national park full day tour: $160
- Bomas of Kenya cultural Dance and Acrobatic Show Tour: $64
- Carnivore Restaurant Nairobi Eating Experience with Transport: $145
- Crescent Island Walking Safari and Boat Riding Tour: $295
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center Guided Day Tour: $95
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour in Nairobi: $75
- Day Tour Nairobi National Park Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen: $275
- Day tour to Giraffe center and Karen Blixen Nairobi: $135
- Full-Day Kiambethu Tea Farm Tour From Nairobi with Lunch: $90
- Giraffe Center and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour: $95
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$22
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Berlin Third Reich Walking Tour: $1.15
- Berlin Highlights History Walking Tour + Optional Food Tastings: $1.72
- Berlin Highlights Walking Tour: $1.72
- Berlin 2-Hour Segway Tour: $2.33
- Berlin Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.42
- Berlin Must-see Tour – offer at the end of the tour: $3.44
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Berlin: $4.57
- Berlin Highlights Walking Tour: $4.58
- City's Highlights Walking Tour: $4.65
- Berlin's Museum Island: A Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $5.00
- Podcast Tour: Berlin's Open Wounds - The Void and the Voice: $5.49
- Podcast Tour Berlin The Architectural Cold War: $5.49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Berlin $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Pub Crawl, Bars, Beats & Insider Stories: $11
- Pub Crawl & Party with Free Shots & VIP Club Access: $12
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $17
- Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $19
- Alternative Berlin Pub Crawl: $21
- Cirque du Burlesque Berlin show ticket: $21
- Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $22
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $29
- Sip Up Comedy - Stand Up Comedy with Wine Tasting: $31
- Ludwig's Queer Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Wine on Canvas - Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting: $47
- Showgirls of Burlesque Show: $76
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Masai Mara and Berlin, we can see that Berlin 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 Berlin 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Berlin Expensive?.
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