Which place is cheaper, Cairo or Serengeti National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Serengeti National Park or Cairo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Serengeti National Park or Cairo, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Serengeti National Park or Cairo?
Serengeti National Park
Sprawling across 5,700 square miles of northern Tanzania in East Africa, Serengeti National Park makes up one of the oldest ecosystems in the world-one whose climate, vegetation, and fauna has barely changed over the past million years. Today the park is a major wildlife destination, especially during the Great Migration when over a million hoofed animals are on the move.
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySerengeti National Park $116Cairo $17
The average daily cost (per person) in Serengeti National Park is $116, while the average daily cost in Cairo is $17. 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 Serengeti National Park and Cairo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSerengeti National Park $53Cairo $9.19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSerengeti National Park $106Cairo $18
Compare Hotels in Serengeti National Park and Cairo
Looking for a hotel in Serengeti National Park or Cairo? 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: Cairo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Serengeti National Park $20Cairo $2.93
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Cairo Airport Departure Transfer : $25
- Cairo Airport Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: $10
- Private Pickup transfer from Cairo Paradise Hotel to Cairo airport: $12
- Private Pickup transfer from Windsor Hotel Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $18
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $203
- Private airport Transfer: $15
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $50
- Skip-the-line to Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza with Transfer: $24
Is it cheaper to fly into Serengeti National Park or Cairo?
Prices for flights to both Cairo and Serengeti National Park 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 daySerengeti National Park $36Cairo $4.66
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $6.56
- Cairo Nile dinner cruise night show with belly dancer: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $11
- Night Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $11
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $11
- Book Online Dinner Cruise on the Nile: $11
- 2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo: $11
- Cairo dinner cruise includes dinner belly dancing show pickup & all transfers : $11
- Private Pickup Cairo Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show : $11
- Cairo Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $11
- Evening Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo with Private Transport: $11
- Cairo Night Dinner Cruise on The Nile With Pickup: $11
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Serengeti National Park $49Cairo $5.65
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.83
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.38
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- pyramids of Giza Tour, included tickets&Lunch&Egyptologist guide: $2.78
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.53
- Private Day Tour Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids: $4.75
- Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
- Cheapest Tour to Wonders Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx : $5.00
- Private Tour in Iconic Giza Pyramids From Cairo: $5.00
- Full Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $5.00
- Best cairo tours visit to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $5.00
- Private Day tour to Giza pyramids and Sphinx : $5.00
- Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Day Tour : $5.00
- Cairo Half day tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySerengeti National Park $14Cairo $1.15
Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:
- Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour with 2 Free Drinks: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Serengeti National Park and Cairo, we can see that Serengeti National Park is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Serengeti National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Serengeti National Park than you might in Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Serengeti National Park Expensive? and Is Cairo 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.