Which place is cheaper, Cairo 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 Cairo?
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 Cairo 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 Cairo?
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.
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 Wildlife Tours to Kenya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Tsavo National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTsavo National Park $139Cairo $19
The average daily cost (per person) in Tsavo National Park is $139, while the average daily cost in Cairo is $19. 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 Cairo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTsavo National Park $32Cairo $8.75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTsavo National Park $64Cairo $18
Compare Hotels in Tsavo National Park and Cairo
Looking for a hotel in Tsavo 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.Tsavo National Park $59Cairo $2.79
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$0.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Private Pickup transfer from Windsor Hotel Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx With Transfers : $150
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $8.00
- Private Transfer from Cairo international Airport and Hotel: $25
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Sonesta Hotel Tower : $12
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to The Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel: $12
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13
- 1 Way Pick up transfer from Cairo to Hurghada by private Car: $60
- 1 Way Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Le Meridien Heliopolis: $18
- 1 way Private Pickup transfer from Le Meridien Heliopolis to Cairo airport : $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Tsavo National Park or Cairo?
Prices for flights to both Cairo 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 $65Cairo $7.68
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.
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- VIP Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,CamelRide,Shopping&DinnerCruise: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing : $8.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids , Sphinx & Dinner Nile cruise Show: $9.00
- Giza Pyramids ,Civilization museum ,Dinner Cruise ,Camel ride and Quad Ride: $10
- VIP Private Tour Giza Pyramids Nile Dinner Cruise Pyramid Inside: $10
- Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Quad Bike ,Camel ride& Nile dinner cruise: $10
- Private Tour Cairo Khan el-Khalili Market & Food Tour Experience: $10
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tsavo National Park $46Cairo $5.38
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$0.79
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.07
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Half day tour in Giza pyramids , sphinx , panorama: $2.50
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $3.75
- Your VIP Giza Tour: Pyramids, Camels & Authentic Egyptian food: $4.00
- Grand Egyptian Museum Magnificent Half Day Tour and Lunch: $4.50
- Fayoum 4x4 Safari Adventure, Sandboarding, Lunch, Felucca : $5.00
- Customized Shopping Tour and Egyptian Souvenir from Cairo Giza hotels: $5.00
- Private Day tour to Giza pyramids and Sphinx : $5.00
- Top Half Day Tour To Giza Pyramids And Sphinx: $5.00
- All inclusive Tour To Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel Ride, Lunch: $5.00
- private tour Great pyramids , and Egyptian Museum,Khan ElKhalili : $5.00
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $5.00
- Cairo Shopping Tours and Buy Cheap Egyptian Souvenirs with Hassle free: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTsavo National Park $23Cairo $1.10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tsavo National Park and Cairo, we can see that Tsavo 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 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 Cairo.
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 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.