The average price of a 7-day trip to Kalemie is $2,958 for a solo traveler, $5,313 for a couple, and $9,960 for a family of 4. Kalemie hotels range from $54 to $246 per night with an average of $95. Average worldwide flight costs to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) are between $2,404 and $3,395 per person for economy flights and $7,544 to $10,654 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $86 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Kalemie, CD
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BJM and stay in a Kalemie hotel:
- February 5th to February 25th
- March 19th to June 24th
- September 3rd to September 23rd
- October 15th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kalemie is usually early to mid April.
Average Kalemie Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kalemie for a week is $2,059-$4,170($294-$596 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,329 to $3,022 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kalemie for a week is $3,710-$7,794($530-$1,113 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,658 to $6,044 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kalemie for a week is $7,420-$15,588($1,060-$2,227 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,316 to $12,088 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Kalemie
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kalemie? The cheapest trip to Kalemie is about $249 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $46.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Kalemie for a week is $1,745-$3,633($249-$519 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,329 to $3,022 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kalemie for a week is $3,214-$6,942($459-$992 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,658 to $6,044 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kalemie for a week is $6,428-$13,884($918-$1,983 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,316 to $12,088 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Kalemie cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kalemie Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kalemie.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kalemie for a week is $4,730-$10,658($676-$1,523 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $87 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,389 to $7,978 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $246 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kalemie for a week is $8,728-$19,840($1,247-$2,834 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $174 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,778 to $15,956 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $246 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kalemie for a week is $17,456-$39,680($2,494-$5,669 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $348 to $688 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $13,556 to $31,912 for first class
Lodging: $244 to $492 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Kalemie Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kalemie is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Kalemie due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Kalemie Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Kalemie hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Kalemie.
Flight Costs to Kalemie
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,395 average in mid August to a low of $2,404 in early to mid April. Median flight price is $1,669. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kalemie our data includes 29 originating airports, and 48 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kalemie from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $11,260 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kigali International (KGL) in Kigali (Rwanda) at an average of just $253.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Friday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kalemie, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $991, so you can easily save about 41% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Kalemie can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $614 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.