A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Masai Mara vs. Johannesburg for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Masai Mara Prices
  Kenya Prices
  Johannesburg Prices
  South Africa Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Masai Mara $133
  Johannesburg $107

The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $133, while the average daily cost in Johannesburg is $107. 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 Johannesburg in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Masai Mara $37
  Johannesburg $54
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Masai Mara $74
  Johannesburg $108

Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Johannesburg

Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Johannesburg? 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

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Masai Mara $48
  Johannesburg $16

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
• Airport Transfers: $40

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Johannesburg

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Johannesburg:

• Taxi Ride
  $3.21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:

• Private Transfer in Johannesburg OR Tambo and Lanseria: $22
• O.R. Tambo International Airport to city transfer（JNB）: $22
• Airport Shuttle and Private Transfers: $23
• 24 hour Private Airport Shuttle and Transfer: $27
• 24 Hour Private Transfer Sandton to OR Tambo: $27
• O R Tambo Airport Transfers: Sandton, Rosebank and Melrose: $30
• Tour operator. airport and hotels transfers chauffeur and safari tours services.: $30
• 1-3 Passenger Private Johannesburg - Airport Transfer: $35
• OR Tambo Airport Private Transfer To Sandton: $35
• Johannesburg : Airport transfers: $37
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Johannesburg APT-HTL (JNB): $38
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Johannesburg HTL-APT (JNB): $38

Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Johannesburg?

Prices for flights to both Johannesburg 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

• Food Meals for one day
  Masai Mara $57
  Johannesburg $29

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.

• Unique street food tour from at least 6 different cultures!: $50
• Maboneng Street Art and Street Food Tour: $50
• Pan-African Cooking & Dinning Experience: $78
• Zulu Food Cooking & Dining Experience with a local Chef: $79
• Zulu Food Cooking and Dining Experience with a local Chef: $81
• A Private Traditional Cape Malay Cooking Class, with a MKR Finalist: $95
• Johannesburg Culture and food tour: $99
• Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $107
• Lesedi Cultural Village with lunch or dinner cultural food: $123

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Masai Mara $61
  Johannesburg $21

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
• 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
• Day tour to Hell's gate and optional boat ride at lake naivasha : $54
• Nairobi African Shopping Tour: $55
• Giraffe Centre and Animal Orphanage Guided Tour In Nairobi. : $60
• Half-Day Private Cultural Tour to Bomas of Kenya: $65
• Half Day Guided Tour in Nairobi National Park: $65
• 6 Hours Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Center Tour: $66
• Nairobi City Tour: $68
• Lake Nakuru National Park; Admission Ticket: $75

Tours and Activities in Johannesburg

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:

• Jo'burg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Apartheid Museum & Soweto: $18
• Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Optional Soweto Tour: $18
• Soweto: Hector Pieterson Memorial, to Orlando Towers Tour: $24
• Architectural Walking Tour: $25
• Guided Walking Tour in Johannesburg: $25
• Braamfontein Street Art & Culture Tour: $26
• Soweto Township Tour: $29
• Soweto: Bike Tour with a Local Tour Guide: $29
• Johannesburg Street Art & Museum Walking or E-scooter Tour : $30
• Half-Day Walking Tour in Soweto: $32
• Colours of A Graffiti & Street Art Tour: $34
• JHB Maboneng- Street Art Tour and the Roof Top Restaurants: $35

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Masai Mara $26
  Johannesburg $4.69

Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Johannesburg:

• Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg: $8.24
• Wine Tasting: $11
• Hop on Hop Off Johannesburg Pub Crawl: $12
• Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour: $135