Sudan offers an extraordinary journey through ancient Nubian civilization, home to more pyramids than Egypt. From the UNESCO-listed Pyramids of Meroe to the confluence of the Blue and White Nile in Khartoum, Sudan presents a unique blend of archaeological wonders and vibrant Sudanese culture.
Local currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Sudan.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- $12-20
- Budget
- $25-45
- Midrange
- $70-120
- Luxury
- $180-350+
Food
- Street
- $2-4
- Local
- $6-12
- Midrange
- $15-25
- Fine
- $30-50+
Transport
- Bus
- $0.25-0.50
- Taxi
- $3-10
- Airport
- $10-20
- Daytrip
- $50-120 for private car
Activities
- Museum
- $3-8
- Sites
- $5-15
- Tour
- $30-80
- Excursion
- $80-200 for archaeological expeditions
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Sudan costs end-to-end.
Budget traveller
$250/week
Midrange traveller
$700-900/week
Luxury traveller
$2000+/week
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Eat exclusively at local Sudanese restaurants and street food stalls for $2-8 per meal rather than hotel restaurants charging $20-40
Share 4WD vehicle costs with other travelers for expensive archaeological site excursions - a car to Meroe for 4 people costs $25 per person versus $100 alone
Stay at budget guesthouses in Omdurman for lowest costs in the capital area
Book archaeological site visits independently rather than through hotel tour desks, which add 30-50% markup
Carry sufficient USD cash as ATMs are unreliable and currency exchange fees can be high
Free things to do
Memorable experiences that cost nothing.
Al Mogran Nile Confluence
Watch the Blue and White Nile merge at this spectacular natural point in central Khartoum, best at sunset with local families gathering for the view
Tuti Island Walk
Cross to this peaceful farming island at the Nile confluence and walk the perimeter past traditional communities, pottery workshops, and both Nile channels
Omdurman Souq Browsing
Wander Africa's largest traditional market soaking up the atmosphere of spice sellers, gold merchants, and textile traders without any obligation to buy
Khartoum Corniche Walk
Evening stroll along the Blue Nile corniche watching sunset and joining local families in their daily promenade ritual
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony
Every Friday afternoon at Hamed al-Nil Tomb in Omdurman, Sufi dervishes perform free spiritual ceremonies open to respectful observers
Khartoum Grand Mosque Exterior
View Sudan's largest mosque and its twin minarets from outside; modest dress allows entry during non-prayer times
Mahdi's Tomb Omdurman
Visit the distinctive silver-domed tomb of Muhammad Ahmad, the Mahdi who united Sudan against colonial rule, in central Omdurman
Gebel Aulia Dam Walk
Free access to the Nile reservoir 40km south of Khartoum popular with local families for fishing, picnics, and birdwatching