Which place is cheaper, Entebbe or Masai Mara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Masai Mara or Entebbe?
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 Entebbe. 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 Entebbe?
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.
Entebbe
Entebbe is a large city located in Central Uganda. It is about thirty kilometers from the capital city of Uganda, which is Kampala. Lake Victoria, a prominent body of water, is very close to Entebbe as well. Today, the population of Entebbe is over 69,000 people. In Europe, Entebbe is known for its airport, which was once the site of a major hostage situation led by the German and Palestinian militia, back in 1976. Soldiers from the Israeli army freed the hostages in a massive rescue mission. Alternatively, when Queen Elizabeth II heard of her father's death and that she had become the queen, she was at this airport and had to fly from there back to England at once.
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 Uganda, and The Best 3-Day Tours in Uganda.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $109Entebbe $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $109, while the average daily cost in Entebbe is $95. 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 Entebbe in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Entebbe $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Entebbe $86
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Entebbe
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Entebbe? 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 Entebbe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $48Entebbe $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:
- Airport Transfers: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Entebbe
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Entebbe:
- Entebbe : Airport Transfer: $60
- Entebbe Airport Transfers: $72
- ENTEBBE AIRPORT: Executive Airport Transfer Package: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Entebbe?
Prices for flights to both Entebbe 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 $33Entebbe $34
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $61Entebbe $36
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
- Nairobi Coffee farm and factory tour, Fairview estate.: $49
- 1Day Tour Nairobi Park ,Giraffe Center,karen Blixxen Guided tour: $50
- Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Center Half Day Tour: $50
- Cultural Day Tour to Bomas of Kenya Nairobi: $51
- 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
Tours and Activities in Entebbe
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Entebbe are as follows:
- Guided Walking Tour: $26
- 1-Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour: $50
- ENTEBBE WALKING TOUR: $50
- BEST OF ENTEBBE BIKE CYCLING TOUR: $75
- Equatar Line Tour & Victoria Lake Sunset Boat Ride: $150
- 1 Day Best Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Birding Tour, Uganda: $190
- 1-Day Mabamba Shoebill Birding Tour in Lake Victoria Entebbe: $260
- 1 Day Mabamba Boat cruise and Entebbe Zoo Visit: $344
- 1-Day Best Of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Trekking Tour: $350
- 3 Days Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Forest Tour: $1,820
- 3day bwindi Gorilla tracking and Batwa experience: $2,200
- Remarkable Family Walking Tour: $2,300
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Entebbe $13
When comparing the travel costs between Masai Mara and Entebbe, we can see that Masai Mara 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 Masai Mara Expensive? and Is Entebbe 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.