Which place is cheaper, Luxor 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 Luxor?
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 Luxor. 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 Luxor?
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.
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Masai Mara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $133Luxor $32
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $133, while the average daily cost in Luxor 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 Luxor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Luxor $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Luxor $22
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Luxor
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Luxor? 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: Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $48Luxor $5.40
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- Luxury VIP Luxor Airport Transfer to Hotels&Cruises |Meet & Greet: $5.00
- Private transfer from/to Luxor train station: $5.00
- Cheap trip : Private transfer from luxor railway station to your hotel: $5.13
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport or vice versa: $6.00
- Luxor Airport Private Departure Transfer: $6.00
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport and Vice Versa: $6.03
- Seamless Transfers Between Luxor Airport & Your Hotel: $6.65
- Luxor Airport Private transfer to your hotel or vice versa: $7.00
- Private Luxor Airport Transfer to or from Any Hotel: $7.00
- Private Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor Airport: $7.00
- Private Luxor Airport Transfer: Arrival or Departure: $7.21
- Luxor Private Transfers LXR Airport Hotels Cruises and Sites: $7.50
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Luxor?
Prices for flights to both Luxor 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 $57Luxor $16
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 Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $15
- Sunset Felucca on the Nile in Luxor with Optional Lunch or Dinner: $20
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $45
- Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Sunset Felucca & Dinner: $55
- Felucca at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $60
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $60Luxor $9.95
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.54
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.62
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Camel Ride for Two$1.21
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahabiya Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan: $5.00
- Full Day Tour to Valley of the kings and West Banks of Luxor: $5.00
- Souvenir Shopping Tour, Luxor: $5.13
- Private Tour Shopping in Luxor City: $6.00
- Private Tour: Medinet Habu,Valley of the Queens & Deir el-Medina: $6.79
- Historic Corniche Walking Experience with Refreshment: $8.00
- Luxor Day Tour: Explore Valley of Kings,Queens, Hatshepsut Temple: $8.00
- Luxor Half Day Tour : Karnak & Luxor Temples: $8.00
- Luxor Half Day tour: valley of the kings and Hatshepsut & Memnon: $8.00
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Private Day Tour: $8.10
- Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut: $8.39
- Half Day Tour:Valley of Kings&Hatshepsut Temple&colossi Of Memnon: $8.50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Luxor $2.98
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Masai Mara and Luxor, we can see that Masai Mara is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Luxor.
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 Luxor 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.