A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tsavo National Park vs. Alexandria for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tsavo National Park or Alexandria?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tsavo National Park and Alexandria can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Tsavo National Park or Alexandria?

Tsavo National Park

Tsavo National Park is one of the largest and oldest parks in Kenya, located in the central part of the country in what was once known as the Taru Desert. Human activity in the park dates back to the Late Stone Age making the park a major archaeological and historical site. Tsavo is known for having beautiful natural landscapes and excellent game viewing.

Alexandria

There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Kenya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, and The Best Budget Tours to Egypt.


Which place is cheaper, Alexandria or Tsavo National Park?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Tsavo National Park Prices
    Kenya Prices
    Alexandria Prices
    Egypt Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Tsavo National Park $140
    Alexandria $28

The average daily cost (per person) in Tsavo National Park is $140, while the average daily cost in Alexandria is $28. 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 Tsavo National Park and Alexandria in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tsavo National Park $33
    Alexandria $10
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tsavo National Park $66
    Alexandria $20
Compare Hotels in Tsavo National Park and Alexandria

Looking for a hotel in Tsavo National Park or Alexandria? 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.

Hotels in Tsavo National Park


Hotels in Alexandria


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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: Alexandria Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tsavo National Park $60
    Alexandria $3.76

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria

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


  • Taxi to Train Station
    $0.08

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:

  • Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
  • Alexandria to Alexandria Airport (HBE)-Departure Private Transfer: $35
  • From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $94
  • Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Cairo: $130
  • Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $21
  • Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $80
  • Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Sphinx Airport: $88
  • Private Transfer Alexandria to Cairo Hotel or Airport: $99
  • Private Transfer From Alexandria To Cairo: $190
  • Private Transfer From Alexandria To Cairo Airport: $240
  • Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $56
  • Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria Port: $42

Is it cheaper to fly into Tsavo National Park or Alexandria?

Prices for flights to both Alexandria and Tsavo 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Tsavo National Park $65
    Alexandria $14

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria

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

  • Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt: $20
  • Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
  • Food Tour in Alexandria for Lunch or Dinner in The Best Restaurants: $45
  • Private Food Tour To The Famous Restaurant In Alexandria: $56
  • From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
  • GEM and Pyramids Tour with Cruise Dinner From Alexandria Port: $120

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tsavo National Park $47
    Alexandria $5.24

Tours and Activities in Alexandria

Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Tour to The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria: $19
  • Group Tour to the landmarks of Alexandria from Alexandria city: $20
  • Half Day Tour to Bibliotheca Alexandrina: $22
  • Alexandria Walking Tour-Walk Like Egyptian: $23
  • Catacombs of kom el shoqafa Guided Walking Tour: $30
  • Graeco Roman Museum Guided Walking Tour by a Storyteller: $35
  • Guided City Walking Tour: $35
  • Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour: $35
  • Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria Islamic architecture: $37
  • Grand Egyptian museum, GEM Tour with a Licensed Private Guide: $40
  • Alexandria Day Tour Visit the Tob attractions of Alexandria City: $40
  • Alexandria Library Exclusive Guided Walking Tour: $40

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tsavo National Park $23
    Alexandria $1.42


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tsavo National Park and Alexandria, we can see that Tsavo National Park is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Alexandria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alexandria 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 Tsavo National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tsavo National Park than you might in Alexandria.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tsavo National Park Expensive? and Is Alexandria Expensive?.