How Much Does It Cost to Travel in Burundi Per Day?

Your Updated 2025 Guide by M Travel and Tours Burundi

If you’re planning to explore Burundi and wondering how much you’ll need each day — we’ve got you covered. With rising prices and improved services, a realistic and comfortable budget for most travelers is now around $75 to $120 USD per day.

This includes accommodation, meals, transport, and experiences — giving you a full, rich, and worry-free Burundian adventure with M Travel and Tours Burundi.

💵 Daily Budget Snapshot: $75–$120 USD

Category	Updated Budget Range (USD)	Notes
Accommodation	$25 – $50	Guesthouses, hotels, eco-lodges in Bujumbura or upcountry
Food & Drinks	$12 – $24	Local meals, restaurants, bottled water, snacks, and drinks
Transport	$12 – $24	Taxis, motos, transfers, short tours
Activities/Tours	$12 – $36	Museums, drumming shows, national parks, cultural walks
Total	$75 – $120	Comfortable for solo travelers or couples

🥘 Food & Drinks – $12 to $24/day

Local dish at a local restaurant: $2.50 – $5
Meal at a mid-range restaurant: $7 – $12
Street food (grilled maize, chapati, samosas): $0.50 – $1.50
Fresh juice, soda, beer: $1 – $2.50
Daily total for 3 meals and drinks: approx. $15 – $24

🚕 Transport – $12 to $24/day

Moto-taxi within city: $1.20 – $2.40 per ride
City taxi or shared cab: $6 – $12
Public minibus between cities: $3 – $6
Private car hire with driver: $50 – $70/day (shared in groups)

🛌 Accommodation – $25 to $50/night

Clean guesthouses: $20 – $30
Mid-range hotels: $30 – $45
Lakeside or eco-lodge with local charm: $40 – $50
Premium stays: $60+ (if preferred)

We help you find clean, safe, well-reviewed accommodations across Burundi.

🎟️ Activities & Experiences – $12 to $360/day

Museum or monument entry: $3 – $60
Guided drumming show at Gishora: $30 – $200
Cultural village visit or storytelling tour: $15 – $30
Wildlife experience at Rusizi National Park: $20 – $36
Lake Tanganyika boat tour (shared): $25 – $35

🧾 What $100–$120/day Can Get You:

✔️ Comfortable hotel room
✔️ 3 meals + drinks
✔️ Local transport or short transfers
✔️ Cultural or wildlife tour
✔️ Friendly guide or translator
✔️ Bottled water, tips, and small extras

📌 Pro Tip: Travel Is Affordable, But Value Is in the Experience

Traveling in Burundi isn’t about luxury — it’s about connection.
You can visit villages, meet real people, taste fresh food, and walk sacred hills — all without spending a fortune. And the memories? Priceless.