Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Sudan

Daily Budget: $18-60 per day

Complete breakdown of costs for budget/backpacker travel in Sudan

$8-25 per night

Basic guesthouses, budget hotels, shared rooms in local lodges

$5-15 per day

Street food, local markets, traditional Sudanese restaurants, self-prepared meals

$2-8 per day

Public buses, shared taxis (raksha), walking, occasional minibus

$3-12 per day

Free walking tours, local markets, basic museum entries, cultural sites

Currency: SDG Sudanese Pound (though USD is widely accepted and often preferred for tourism services)

Curated experiences perfect for your budget/backpacker travel style

Eat at local markets and traditional restaurants instead of hotel dining (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use shared taxis and public buses instead of private transport (saves 70-85% on transportation costs)

Stay in Sudanese-run guesthouses rather than international-standard hotels (usually 50-70% less expensive)

Visit cultural sites and museums during off-peak hours for potential local discounts

Buy bottled water and snacks from local shops rather than tourist areas (typically 40-60% markup in tourist zones)

Travel during shoulder seasons when accommodation prices drop significantly

Negotiate prices for longer stays at guesthouses (often 15-25% discount for weekly rates)

Relying solely on private taxis instead of learning public transport routes (can triple daily transport costs)

Eating only at hotel restaurants and tourist-oriented establishments (typically 100-200% more expensive than local options)

Not carrying enough cash - card acceptance is limited and ATMs may be scarce, leading to expensive currency exchange fees

Booking accommodation without confirming generator/power availability, potentially requiring costly last-minute changes