Which place is cheaper, Tallinn 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 Tallinn?
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 Tallinn. 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 Tallinn?
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.
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Masai Mara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $133Tallinn $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $133, while the average daily cost in Tallinn is $141. 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 Tallinn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Tallinn $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Tallinn $108
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Tallinn
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Tallinn? 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 Tallinn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $47Tallinn $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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two$1.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $34
- Transfer service in Tallinn: $35
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port: $40
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $46
- Private Airport Transfer: $47
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $47
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $65
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $70
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80
- Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $88
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer from Tallinn City / Tallinn Airport: $102
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $129
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Tallinn?
Prices for flights to both Tallinn 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 $57Tallinn $72
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$8.91
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Dessert$1.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $81
- Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $93
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $140
- Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $230
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $60Tallinn $6.53
Tours and Activities in Masai Mara
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Masai Mara are as follows:
- 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
- Cultural Day Tour to Bomas of Kenya Nairobi: $51
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour in Nairobi: $55
- Day Tour to Maasai Mara Reserve From Nairobi: $225
- Day tour to Giraffe center and Karen Blixen Nairobi: $95
- Giraffe Center Guided Tour from Nairobi: $65
- Giraffe Center and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour: $72
- Guided "Matatu" Experience Half Day Tour Within Nairobi.: $60
- Half Day Giraffe Center,Baby Elephant&Karen Blixxen Guided Tour: $70
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Audio Self Tour Guide with 10 Sightseeing Points: $1.16
- Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $7.02
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.20
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.37
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $15
- Guided Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $17
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $18
- Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44": $18
- PoCo Pop Art Museum Ticket: $21
- Tallinn TV Tower Ticket: $22
- Christmas walking tour Tallinn Christmas market: $23
- PROTO Invention Factory Entry Ticket: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Tallinn $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $19
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $21
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drink, Local Guide: $46
- Old Town Walking Tour, Pub Crawl and Accommodation in Tallinn: $117
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $133
When comparing the travel costs between Masai Mara and Tallinn, we can see that Tallinn 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. Even though Masai Mara is in Africa and Tallinn is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
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 Tallinn 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.