Which place is cheaper, Bali 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.
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Should you visit Tsavo National Park or Bali?
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 Bali 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 Bali?
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.
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Kenya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
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Tsavo National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTsavo National Park $139Bali $79
The average daily cost (per person) in Tsavo National Park is $139, while the average daily cost in Bali is $79. 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 Bali in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTsavo National Park $33Bali $37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTsavo National Park $66Bali $74
Compare Hotels in Tsavo National Park and Bali
Looking for a hotel in Tsavo National Park or Bali? 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: Bali Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tsavo National Park $60Bali $8.10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$2.78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Bali Jet Ski, Parasailing, Banana, and Donut Boat with Transfer: $74
- Bali Massage with Transfer to International Bali Airport (DPS): $59
- Bali Nusa Dua Combo Parasailing And Snorkeling Include Transfer: $50
- Bali Parasailing Adventure, Sea Walker, Donut Boat with Transfer: $68
- Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $66
- Bali Parasailing, Banana, Jet Ski, and Sea Walker with Transfer: $80
- Bali Quad and Buggy Discovery Tour, Including Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Bali Sea Walker Under Water Experience With Hotel Transfer: $32
- Bali Sea Walker, Parasailing Adventure, Donut Boat with Transfer: $67
- Bali Sea Walker, Parasailing, Banana Boat, Jet Ski with Transfer: $81
- Bali Sea Walker,Donut Boat and Banana Boat with Hotel Transfers: $72
- Bali Spa Treatment with Airport Transfers (Departure): $64
Is it cheaper to fly into Tsavo National Park or Bali?
Prices for flights to both Bali 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
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Food Meals for one dayTsavo National Park $65Bali $32
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.11
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Lunch for Two$12
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Bali Cafe for Two$24
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Lunch for Two$7.24
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Lunch for 2$8.02
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Dinner for 2$8.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset: $30
- Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran beach: $38
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $41
- Nusa Dua: Bali Cooking Class Spice Herb Garden Visit-Free Pick Up: $42
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $45
- Bali Village Sunset Experience – Jamu, Local Sweets & Dinner: $45
- Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
- Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
- Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
- Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
- Highlights Padang - Padang, Melasti Beach & Jimbaran Dinner: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tsavo National Park $47Bali $9.71
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$48
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Snorkelling Trip$11
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Cooking School$25
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Uluwatu Temple Entrance Ticket: $7.50
- Skip-the-Line: Uluwatu Kecak Dance Ticket (First Session): $9.00
- Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking by Your Bali Trekking Tour: $9.53
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Uluwatu Temple: $11
- Kecak Fire Dance Performance Ticket Karang Boma at Uluwatu: $11
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $12
- Secret Comedy Night Bali Ticket: $12
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Melasti Beach: $14
- Uluwatu Kecak Tickets A Spectacular Show: $18
- Best Full Day Of Ubud Private Guided Tour: $19
- Bali Jetski Watersport Nusa Dua Beach Experience: $20
- Skip The Line Tour: Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance Tour – Half Day: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTsavo National Park $23Bali $2.87
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tsavo National Park and Bali, we can see that Tsavo National Park is more expensive. And not only is Bali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tsavo National Park is in Africa and Bali is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bali would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bali 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 Bali.
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 Bali 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.