A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Masai Mara vs. Prague for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Masai Mara or Prague?

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 Prague. 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 Prague?

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.

Prague

Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Prague 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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $132, while the average daily cost in Prague is $147. 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 Prague in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Masai Mara $37
    Prague $77
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Masai Mara $74
    Prague $154
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Prague

Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Prague? 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 Masai Mara


Hotels in Prague


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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 Prague Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Masai Mara $47
    Prague $9.25

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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:

  • Prague Airport Shared Arrival Transfer: $20
  • Transfer from Vaclav Airport (PRG) to Prague City Center: $26
  • Transfer from Prague City Center to Vaclav Airport (PRG): $26
  • Prague Airport Private Departure Transfer: $42
  • Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Prague City Hotels 1 - 3 pax: $45
  • Prague Castle: Admission Ticket With Bus Transfer And Audioguide: $47
  • Private Transfer to the Airport (PRG): $47
  • Transfer from or to Prague Airport and City Center 1–6 passengers: $52
  • Private Transfer from Prague Hotels to Prague Airport: $54
  • Departure Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Business Car: $56
  • Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $56
  • Private DEPARTURE Transfer by LIMOUSINE 3+1pax: $56

Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Prague?

Prices for flights to both Prague 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Masai Mara $57
    Prague $51

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Masai Mara

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

  • Carnivore experience Lunch Or Dinner (Optional Bomas of kenya ): $40

Typical Food Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:


  • Fruit
    $4.84
  • Lunch for One
    $15
  • Bananas
    $0.68
  • Cookies
    $0.38

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague

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

  • Folklore Dinner with Unlimited Drinks 4course Menu: $63
  • Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $69
  • African Dinner, Party and Pub-crawl : $72
  • Prague Boats 3-hour Dinner Cruise: $72
  • The Castle Side Food Tour: Hidden Flavors & Scenic Views: $74
  • Small-Group Local Pubs Walking Tour And Traditional Czech Dinner: $74
  • Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $76
  • Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner: $82
  • Prague Boats 3-hours Crystal Dinner Cruise: $85
  • Medieval Dinner Show Castle and Brewery Tour with Hotel pick up: $102
  • Mozart Concert and Dinner in Prague: $118
  • Prague by Night: Drinks & Food Tour with Eating Europe: $118

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Masai Mara $60
    Prague $18

Tours and Activities in Masai Mara

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Masai Mara are as follows:

  • Half Day Giraffe Center,Baby Elephant&Karen Blixxen Guided Tour: $38
  • Nairobi African Shopping Tour: $55
  • Bomas of Kenya cultural Dance and Acrobatic Show Tour: $64
  • Giraffe Center Half-Day Guided Tour from Nairobi: $75
  • Nairobi City Tour and Afternoon Visit to Bomas of Kenya: $80
  • Half Day Private Tour to Lake Nakuru National Park: $80
  • Ngong Hills Adventure from Nairobi: $85
  • Private Day Tour to Nairobi Arboretum and Nairobi National Museum: $109
  • Nairobi Museum KICC Tower Kobe and Bomas of Kenya Day Tour: $115
  • Fairview Coffee Farm Day Tour in Nairobi: $120
  • Amboseli national park full day tour: $160
  • Airport Layover Tour to Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Center: $225

Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:


  • Opera Tickets
    $4.84
  • Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower
    $6.77
  • Image Theatre for Two
    $46

Tours and Activities in Prague

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:

  • Prague Panoramic Views Live Guided Tour on Trike, eBike, eScooter: $3.57
  • Prague Trike & e-Scooter Tour: Castle Viewpoints & Charles Bridge: $3.57
  • Self Guided Tours Prague With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
  • Prague Sightseeing Express Tour in Classic Car : $3.57
  • Retro Style E-Bike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided : $3.57
  • Prague on Stylish Retro styled E-Bike - Viewpoints & Sightseeing : $3.57
  • Scenic Panoramic views e-Scooter/ eBike Guided Tour of Prague: $3.57
  • Grand City Tour on E-Trike in Prague : $3.57
  • Electric Trike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided : $3.57
  • Prague Essential Tour Old Town and Jewish Quarter: $3.57
  • Electric Trike Tour in Prague - City Sightseeing & Fun Riding : $3.57
  • Iconic Prague Tour Old Town, Jewish Quarter and Charles Bridge : $3.58

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Masai Mara $26
    Prague $13

Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:


  • A Bottle of Wine
    $7.69

Sample the Local Flavors in Prague

Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Prague Pub Crawl - with free unlimited drinks and cocktails : $45
  • Prague - Private Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer and Local Guide: $47
  • Craft Beer Tour: Try 8 Czech Beers, Brewery and Beer Garden: $62
  • ️ Segway Fun Tour of Prague to Castle and Strahov Monastery viewpoint & Brewery: $62
  • Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included: $65
  • PUB CRAWL IN PRAGUE | Admission Ticket: $66
  • Prague Microbrewery Tour and Beer Tasting: $75
  • New Year's Eve Pub Crawl in Prague: $82
  • Wine Tasting and History Prague : $96
  • Prague Segway Tour - 3-hour Double Monastery & Brewery Tour : $114
  • 3 in 1 Tour Brewery & Castle in Bohemian Paradise Unesco Geopark: $131
  • COUNTRY BIKE TOUR TO UNETICE BREWERY. Bike / e-Bike tour: $142


When comparing the travel costs between Masai Mara and Prague, we can see that Prague 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 Prague 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 Prague Expensive?.