Khartoum - Cartum

cartoon (Arabic: الخرطوم al-Khartum) is the capital of Sudan and it is located at the point where the Blue and White Niles join to form the Nile. Khartoum is one of the most interesting cities in the world and there is a lot to see. The most interesting part of the city is the colonial downtown.

Understand

The huge city is actually made up of three different cities - cartoon, Northern Khartoum or Bahri, and Omdurman - which are divided by the Nile and its two arms. The Blue Nile flows through Khartoum and Bahri, the White Nile between Khartoum and Omdurman, and the Nile itself through Bahri and Omdurman. The confluence of the Blue and White Niles, known as Al-Mogran, lies just north of the bridge connecting Khartoum and Omdurman.

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Khartoum itself is the country's capital and the largest of the three cities. The oldest part of the city is on the riverside, while newer parts such as Al-Amarat and Khartoum Two stretch along the railway and airport. The city, both old and new, is designed in the shape of a grid. Omdurman has a Middle Eastern city feel, with labyrinthine streets and its huge Souq Omdurman. Bahri is mainly industrial and residential.

To arrive

Everyone who visits the country needs a visa. See the page of Sudan for more details.

Remember that all foreigners must register within the first three days of arrival. You also need a special license to take photos.

• To register go to Aliens Registration Bureau at Shari'a al-Tayar Morad, Khartoum, near Shari'a al-Nil, passport photos and 110 SDG required (March 2010 - foreign currency not accepted). Most hotels can register you if you pay them a commission.
• You can get a license to take photos for free at Ministry of Culture and Tourism at Shari'a Abu Sin, Khartoum, east of Souq Arabi. The office is on the corner opposite the Hotel Dandas.

By airplane

O Khartoum Airport (KRT) it is the main entry point into the country. It is served by several companies. europeans, African women It's from middle East. Among the companies that provide direct connections from other cities to Khartoum are: British Airways[1] (with links to London), EgyptAir[2] (Cairo), Emirates[3] (Dubai), Ethiopian Airlines[4] (Addis Ababa), Gulf Air[5] (Bahrain), Kenya Airlines[6] (Nairobi), KLM[7] (Amsterdam), Lufthansa[8] (Frankfurt), Qatar Airways[9] (doha) Turkish Airlines[10] (Istanbul, on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays).

The national airline is the Sudan Airways[11] connects Khartoum with various African capitals, as well as Sudanese domestic airports at Port Sudan, Nyala, El-Fashir, Malakal, Juba, Dongola, Wadi Halfa and El-Obeid.

When leaving Khartoum you will have to pay an airport tax of SDG 35 for international departures which has to be paid before check-in. The line for the payment of this fee is on your left after the entrance to the airport building. Go early as the airport can get a bit chaotic. Get ready for long lines and long waits

There is an open bank for money exchange open overnight while there are flights.

How to get to or from the airport

Khartoum Airport is located close to the city in Al-Amarat. Taxis cost between SDG 5 and 15 for a trip anywhere in the city, although locals pay less. You can also walk to the main road from the airport, about 200m from the terminal, and take one of the minibuses that pass along the road.

Of boat

There are no boat services to Khartoum from other destinations along the Nile.

By train/train

There is a train connecting Khartoum with Wadi Halfa and Port Sudan via Atbara. Trains are, however, very rare. leave the station in Northern Khartoum (Bahri).

By bus/bus

The chaotic Souq al-Shaabi used to be the main bus terminal for buses heading south from Khartoum, but they built a new, more orderly terminal. There are buses to Port Sudan, Wad Medani, Kassala, El-Obeid and other cities. Long-distance buses heading north leave from Omdurman. There are no buses to South Sudan.

By car

The main tarmac road runs south from Khartoum to Wad Medani, then east to Gedaref (from where you can continue to the border Ethiopian in Gallabat), Kassala (to go to the border with the Eritrea, currently closed) then to Port Sudan. There is a road that goes south from Khartoum to El-Obeid, which then continues west to the border with the Chad, which is currently a little dangerous to use. There is a road that comes from the north from Wadi Halfa via Atbara.

There is no road from southern Sudan. The only option is to fly.

Circular

Getting around in Khartoum is on the one hand easy and on the other hand difficult. It's easy, as most of the city's streets are laid out in a grid, with long, straight-line roads, and the airport and the Nile as obvious landmarks. It's difficult because the city (or rather, the three cities) are so big, making walking a very tiring and long option.

You can find a map of Khartoum here [12] or on Google Maps [13].

Of boat

There are no ferries between the three cities, as they are all well connected by bridges.

There is, however, a ferry between the city itself and Tuti Island, a rural island in the middle of the Blue Nile. In Khartoum, boats depart from the riverbank at Shari'a Al-Nil (Nile Street or Nile Street), west of the city centre. There is also a ferry between Tuti Island and Omdurman (except on Fridays).

By car

Describing the traffic in Khartoum as chaotic is an understatement. The current economic growth has caused an increase in cars on the road, but the behavior on the road is the same, resulting in complete chaos at intersections. And, taking into account that the streets of Khartoum are arranged in a grid, there are several intersections where cars pass in all directions. Therefore, it is advisable not to go too fast, to ensure that the number of accidents is kept to a minimum. If you are not used to such chaotic traffic, it is better to use taxis.

It's possible rent a car, although the cost is slightly above the African average, around 150SDG per day for a Corolla, and 300SDG or more for an all terrain. However, if you want to head out into the desert, the costs go up, as only after you have exceeded 100km, it is necessary to pay 1SDG per additional kilometer. For example, a trip to the pyramids of Meroe increases the price by 400SDG. However, fuel is cheap, costing around 1.8SDG per liter (March 2008). You can find places to rent cars (or ‘Limousine’ as they say in Arabic) on the Airport Road or the Ibed Khartoum Road (east of the airport).

By taxi

There are three types of taxis; bright yellow and often worn Toyota Corollas 1977, small minivans with six seats, and small, modern and comfortable taxis with a meter (operated by LimoTrip; tel:00249 183 591 313 or [email protected] - the price is reasonable and you don't need to negotiate the price). With the exception of metered taxis, all taxis in the city charge more to foreigners.

"Fair" prices for foreigners are:

• 5 SDG for a trip in the city center (Chart 1)
• 5-10 SDG for a trip from Khartoum 1 to the airport, Amarat or Khartoum 2
• 10 SDG to Riyadh or Afra Mall
• 15 from Riyadh to Khartoum

Crossing the river means the price will double. From the city centre, they can order between 15 and 20 for a trip to the Afra Mall. To only be charged the price for the natives, you have to be lucky. Remember that gasoline in Sudan costs around 7 SDG per gallon - so drivers can make a profit even if they only charge 2 SDG.

Finally, be aware that most taxi drivers only speak Arabic, can't read maps, and probably can't even read Arabic - on top of that, they have a very vague idea of ​​the geography of Khartoum. Car rental shops are everywhere, and they can give you some pointers on the geography of the city or at least refer you to a person who can.

By minibus

Minibuses are the cheapest way to get around Khartoum, especially if you want to travel around the three cities. There are hundreds of minibuses, which meet at the Grand Mosque and Souk al-Arabi. They are, however, a little tricky to use. None of them have a sign with the destination, and they have to be able to speak a little Arabic with the drivers to figure out which minibus to take. These are always overflowing with people. The cost is always less than 1SDG even if you cross the river.

Look

Khartoum (الخرطوم)

• Nile Street, Nile Street or Shari'a Al-Nil (شارع النيل الخرطوم) - Probably the most beautiful street in Khartoum. With the Blue Nile on one side, the street is full of beautiful, if somewhat worn, colonial buildings, which are used as schools, ministries and even a hotel, the Grand Holiday Villa Khartoum. The Presidential Palace, also facing the Blue Nile, is a beautiful building, but you will not be allowed to walk in front of it - the guards will ask you to cross the road and go around the building. You can see the modern side of Khartoum on this street: the futuristic Burj al-Fateh, an egg-shaped hotel; you can also see the ugly side of Khartoum: the Friendship Hall, built by Chinese (looks like it was taken from Tiananmen Square and planted here). The National Museum is also along Rua do Nilo. Most of the road has trees on both sides (except the westernmost part of the street) and sidewalks, so walking on the street is quite pleasant. Many people sit on the cement walls along the river.
• Confluence of Blue and White Niles - If you can stand it, you reach the confluence of the Niles after a 3-4 km walk along Rua do Nilo, heading west, from the Presidential Palace. the confluence is called Al-Mogran and can best be seen from the metal bridge (the old, not the newest, cement bridge) that links Khartoum to Omdurman. It is said that it is possible to see the different colors of the two rivers, until they join and flow together to the Egypt. O Al-Mogran Family Park is a theme park, which has rollercoasters, ferris wheels and other amusements, located near the bridge. (Notice: There is a sign that says "PHOTOS, NO" on the bridge. People have already been arrested for disrespecting the sign and taking pictures of the confluence!)
• Souq Arabi - If you want to see crowds, this is the place. Souq Arabi (Arab Market), the commercial heart of the city, sells anything you want (see section Buy for more information). The market is huge and stretches for several blocks from the center of Khartoum, south of the Great Mosque (Mesjid al-Kabir) and the minibus station. It's a great place to see the daily life of the cartoonists.
• Sudan National Museum - A surprisingly interesting museum that has been recently renovated. The Great Hall has exhibits that rival the collections on Ancient Egypt at the British Museum in London or the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, however it can be boring if you've just arrived from a visit to the temples of the Egypt. The gardens include three temples brought from the Aswan. The best part of all this is that you will have the museum all to yourself. It is best to visit it in the morning, with some time to visit it (two hours should arrive). It closes at 12:00 and only reopens at 15:00, although the sign on the door says otherwise. Open from Monday to Friday. Admission costs around 1SDG, and the museum is on Nile Street (see above) next to Friendship Hall, near Burj el-Fatih.

Omdurman

• Souq Omdurman - Considered one of the biggest markets in Africa and one of the best places in the city to get local handicrafts. It is a little difficult to find the street of handicraft, which is close to the gold section. The street is a covered lane between two buildings with gates at both ends. It's not very crowded (compared to the rest of the market) and it can be locked up at night and sometimes on Fridays. (GPS coordinates: 15°38'57.04"N, 32°28'56.75"E)
• house of the caliph - Abdullah al-Taaisha, aka "The Caliph" succeeded as leader of the Mahdi after the Mahdi's death. His house is now a museum and is well worth a visit, giving a taste of Omdurman's history. The exhibits include various remains of ancient battles and some newspapers citing the British effort in Sudan. The museum closes late (between one and two in the morning, usually) and admission costs 1SDG. It is next to the Mahdi's tomb and within walking distance of the Souq Omdurman.
• Mahdi's Tomb - The Mahdi's Tomb, with a shiny silver dome. Located next to the Casa do Califa, it is a popular pilgrimage point. The tomb was destroyed by the British after the conquest of Sudan and rebuilt in 1947, copying the original plan.

Bahri (Northern Khartoum)

• Al-Shifa Pharmaceutical Factory - A fascinating place, well outside the tourist part of the city (if Khartoum has one). Pumped up in 1998, the remains of this factory are a reminder of the precarious relationship between Sudan and the "Western world". It's easy to find (GPS Coordinates: 15°38'46.99"N , 32°33'41.60"E): Take a minibus to Bahri, then take a taxi. The guards are very friendly and let you in - although a tip of 10SDG is appreciated.

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• Sufi dance - Recommended to anyone visiting the city for the first time. Every Friday (except during Ramadan) tourists and foreigners come to the tomb of Hamed al-Nil with cameras in hand. A very colorful and noisy celebration. It is about 2km south of Souq Omdurman - ask the taxi driver to take you to Ghobba al-Hamed al-Nil. It starts around 4pm-5pm. The show is free.
• Nuba Fight – Every Friday at 4 pm, two teams of wrestlers fight in front of several hundred spectators - and it's a beautiful spectacle that deserves to be seen. It finishes around 18:00 and costs about 1SDG. It is about 12km from Khartoum Central, after Souq Sita Al Haj Yousef – it is better to take a taxi there (costs around 20SDG) but you can easily find a bus that takes you back to Souq al-Arabi in the center for 1SDG (GPS coordinates: 15°36'51.77"N, 32°38'42.46"E)
• One tour of the island of Tuti it's a great way to escape the chaos of Khartoum and see some nature. If you're in Omdurman, a good way to relax after the chaos of the city's souq is to take the ferry to Tuti Island (see more details in Circular) or drive through the newly opened Ponte Tuti. Go around 17:00-18:00 to enjoy the island at sunset.

Buy

Most shopping is still done in street markets or souqs. Khartoum souqs may not be as interesting as those in other countries, in middle East, but remain fascinating. You can buy anything you want - including handicrafts, if you are a tourist - in these markets. Prices are not very low due to the cost of importing the products (which mainly comes from China), although they are cheaper than in the Afra Mall or in stores themselves. In addition to the souqs, Khartoum has a shopping center with a supermarket, several shops and restaurants.

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• Souq Arabi - Located in the heart of the city, it represents the classic African market, chaotic and full of people. The market is divided into several sections, each one focusing on a certain product. There is even a block dedicated to gold, although it looks less sophisticated and organized than its counterpart in the Dubai. However, this souq is weak in terms of craftsmanship. For handicrafts, it's better to go to Souq Omdurman (see below).
• Afra Mall - Located on Africa Street in the northern suburb of Arkawet. Afra is the only shopping center in Khartoum and Sudan, but don't get your hopes up. It is more like a mini-shopping center in a small town than one appropriate for the size of the city. It has a supermarket and a few clothing stores, as well as a few restaurants and other stores. You can also find money changers and kiosks. (15°33'33.57"N, 32°33'17.90"E)
• Al-Amarat Center - It is very popular and supplies most of the Khartoum stores, although the price is a little high. (15°35'6.89"N, 32°32'39.63"E)

Omdurman

• Souq Omdurman - A huge Sudanese market. Most products are cheaper and vegetables and fruits are fresher than in the Souq Arabi, and here you can find crafts. It's a little difficult to find the street of handicraft, near the gold section, a covered alleyway between two buildings with gates at both ends. It's not very crowded (compared to the rest of the market) and it can be locked up at night and sometimes on Fridays. (GPS coordinates: 15°38'57.04"N, 32°28'56.75"E)

Northern Khartoum (Bahri)

• Saad Gishra - It's a covered market, and the main market in Bahri. Prices may be slightly higher than in the Souq Omdurman, but it's much easier to cross than Omdurman's.

With the

Khartoum has a good range of restaurants, with new restaurants appearing every month - however, apart from hotel restaurants, there are few quality restaurants in the center of Khartoum. The Amarat area has the most good restaurants, although Khartoum 2 and Riyadh also have a few locations. Omdurman and Bahri have some simple restaurants. All restaurants charge a 15% government tax and a 3-14% service fee.

• Universal (Amarat Street), 27 - Italian restaurant with good food, with prices similar to Western ones.
• solitaire (Amarat Street), 15. - Reasonable "international" cuisine, air conditioning and wi-fi. It has a cafe atmosphere, but the food is good.
• Ethiopian Habesha Restaurant (Arkaweet area, near Afra Mall; tel: 249 912302410) - Good atmosphere, good food and good prices. It has two floors (there is an internet cafe on the third floor), the top one being more pleasant. It costs around 25SP for a meal and a coffee. A good choice if you are looking for a place with music and a good atmosphere.
• Korean Restaurant (Africa Street, next to Hotel Africa) - The only Korean restaurant within 1000 km! Good Korean food, including make-your-own bulgolgi and other dishes. You can also enjoy some Chinese food. There is a 10% service charge as well as a government tax.
• Thai-Mex-Sizzlers Restaurant (Prof Abdalla Attayb Street, Riyadh) - Probably the only Thai restaurant in Sudan. It is located in a pleasant garden, and has several fans to cool the place, adding a little variety to the city's international cuisine. Vegetarian dishes are better (and cheaper) as they use poor quality meat to keep costs down. The "fresh" fruit juices (6SP) look fresh out of a bottle, and the menu is Western priced (40SP or more for a two-course meal). That said, it's worth a try if you want to try something different.
• Asian Biryani Restaurant (Northern Khartoum) - As the name suggests, it specializes in biryanis - which are very good. More a cafe than a restaurant, it's a good choice for lunch. Lamb biryani and a salad for 8SP. This restaurant and the neighboring supermarket sell excellent mango juice for 1SP a bottle. Easily accessible: go over the Ponte de Burri, take the first right, and it's on your left.
• Assaha Restaurant[14] (Africa Street, near the Embassy of Canada; tel: 249 922946469, 249 155212121; fax: 249 183481912; [email protected]) - It would be considered an excellent restaurant in any city, and a jewel in Khartoum. It has a good atmosphere with professional employees. It has everything on its menu, serving lunch, light meals and dinner. It has a large selection of starters, mains and desserts, and a hookah costs around 90 SDG per person all inclusive. They charge a 12% government fee and a 14% service fee.
• Papa Costa- Located in the city center and reasonably priced. Fees for the service are practically nil, the food is reasonably good, but the service is no big deal. You can choose from several dishes, from steak to "pasta". They charge 3% for the service and a 10% government tax.
• Kandahar (Souq Libya, Omdurman) - Eating at Kandahar is probably the most fantastic culinary experience in Khartoum. First you choose the meat you want, usually choose between camel and lamb, then deliver the meat you choose to be cooked and prepared as part of the meal. It is one of the few places in town where you can eat camel meat.

There are several restaurants along Africa Road that are popular with Sudanese and offer good prices:

• Amwaj Restaurant (Airport Road, Al-Amarat; on the corner of 15th Street or "Shari'a Khamsa ta-Ashaara") - Large, airy and with excellent food. Very popular with both locals and visitors. The menu offers shawarmas, kebabs, grilled chicken, lamb stews and more, all accompanied by bread, soup and salad. Delicious fruit juices and smoothies. Dishes cost between 20 and 60 SDG.
• Royal Broast (Airport Road, Al-Amarat) - Another popular restaurant near the Amwaj.
• Delicious Restaurant (Al-Amarat Street, 1) - A good place to eat. There is a restaurant owned by the same company in the Riyadh area.
• Tasty Restaurant - Another good place to eat.
• Afra Mall (Africa Street, Arkawet) - The food court, which includes a Chinese restaurant, is on the first floor of Khartoum's only shopping mall.

drink and go out

Get ready for an alcohol-free stay - there are places that serve "special tea" and non-alcoholic drinks, and finding places that sell alcohol while in Khartoum is a lot of work. It is possible, however, to bring drinks from other countries to Sudan.

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Please note that hotels can add a 5% tourist tax and 15% VAT to their bill - Khartoum hotels usually do not reveal anything about fees until payment is made, and (especially cheaper hotels) may not pay nothing to the tax authorities. Remember to ask if there are no extra payments before booking.

Economic

• Blue Nile Sailing Club - An alternative to the Khartoum hotels, on the south bank of the river, near the confluence. The club attracts many tourists and accommodates campsites. The club is fenced, monitored, inexpensive and offers magnificent views of the river. It also has a huge gunboat that belonged to Horatio Kitchener and which is currently the club's headquarters.
• Hotel Africa (Africa Road, Khartoum; the "Korean Restaurant" is next) - A cheap, depressing hotel for those who can't afford to spend a lot of money. There is no hot water, hygiene is questionable, but it costs only 93.24 per night.
• Khartoum Youth Hostel[15] (House nº 66 / Rua 47, Khartoum 2; tel: 249 183480385 or 0912500322) - Opened in 2007 and part of Hostelling International, this is the best option for those who want to save money but don't want to camp. Beds for 25SDG.

Medium

• Dandas International Hotel (Abu Sin Street & El Sharif Street; tel: 249 1 83741931) - A clean, comfortable hotel at a good price, frequented mainly by African businessmen. All rooms have air conditioning and cable TV. Wireless internet at the hotel entrance. Avoid rooms without windows. Breakfasts are, however, disappointing. A room costs 209.79 (including taxes; around €73) per night.
• Lisamin Safari Hotel[16] (Amaret, 41) - Opened in late 2007, this hotel is a welcome addition to the limited range of hotels in Khartoum. Run by the Lebanese, it has an excellent Lebanese restaurant (The Cedar Tree). Prices are, however, a little expensive. There is wireless internet, but it is payable. The gym sucks. It costs around 335 SDG for a single, 365 SDG for a double, suites for 392 SDG (including VAT and tourist tax).
• Bougainvilla Guesthouse[17] - Small 17-room hotel in Riyadh, Khartoum – the main attraction is the windy terrace, where excellent Western-style meals are served. Although the rooms themselves are nothing special, they are clean and have air conditioning, wireless internet and cable TV, although staying in a normal room means sharing a bathroom. It costs €71 (approximately US$110 / 200SDG) for a standard single room, including breakfast.

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• Al Salam Rotana[18] (Airport Street, Khartoum; near the Afra Mall; tel.: 249 1 87007777; fax: 249 1 8700 7788; [email protected] - Opened in mid 2007, it is one of the few 5-star hotels in Khartoum. Good rooms, perfectly equipped. It has a swimming pool, gym, restaurant and bar, conference room and wireless internet (surcharge). The rooms are around 467 SDG.
• Grand Holiday Villa. [19] (Nile Street, Khartoum; tel.: 249-183-774039; fax.: 249-183-773961; [email protected]) (Located in the west of the city, on the banks of the Blue Nile, on one of the most characteristic streets in the city: Nile Street, also known as Nile Street or Shari'a al-Nil) - This Malay-run hotel is housed in a colonial house and has a fantastic atmosphere. Prices can be a little high for what it offers, but it is among the best hotels in Sudan. The restaurant, which serves Malay food, comes highly recommended. Pricing starts at 420SDG.
• Hilton Khartoum (Gamma Avenue, Khartoum; tel.: 249-183-774100; fax.: 249-183-775793) (Close to Al-Mogran Family Park and the Confluence of the Niles, about 3km west of the city centre.) - This Hilton, despite its name, does not belong to the famous company that will be inherited by Paris Hilton. It is managed by locals, and its 5 stars are doubtful. Carpets need washing and rooms are a bit ugly; but the showers are nice and hot, the air conditioning is very good, and the staff are very friendly. The lobby bar is a meeting place for local businessmen, while its indoor restaurant has a great buffet. The main attraction of the hotel is the swimming pool - and the tennis court cafe, which sells drinks, food and sheeshas. Room prices start at 420 SDG.
• Assaha Lebanese Village[20] (Africa Street, Khartoum; tel.: 249 183481919) - A somewhat strange hotel, based on attractive, if a bit tacky, stone palaces, the Assaha Village combines a huge restaurant, conference rooms and even a museum, with comfortable rooms in the style of the middle East. It is part of a small hotel chain, with similar ones in Beirut, doha and London. Prices are, however, astronomical, with SDG360 for a single room and SDG480 for a double.
• Burj al-Fateh[21] (Nile Street, Khartoum; tel.: 249 (0)156 555 555; fax: 249 (0) 156 555 556; [email protected] - This new five-star hotel, with 250 rooms, is without a doubt the best of the Khartoum hotels; the service here is comparable to any five star hotel anywhere in the world. In addition to the hotel, it also has several restaurants, cafes, a medical center and a spa, which is open to hotel customers. However, prices at the hotel are the highest in Khartoum - a standard room costs around SDG600.

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Safety

Despite Sudan being one of the most dangerous countries in the world, Khartoum has relatively low crime compared to other sub-Saharan cities.

Health

Khartoum has limited medical resources and the healthcare system is a little different from the Portuguese or American ones. Doctors rarely show up to their clinics in the morning. The working day lasts from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Local doctors and clinics expect to be paid in advance of the visit.

hospitals

You can go to any of the hospitals below, but you will be expected to pay on arrival. It's a good idea to ask locations which hospital/doctor they use or recommend.

• Doctor's Clinic (Street 37, Amarat, Khartoum; tel.: 83464419 or 83-471973)
• Elfaisal Specialized Hospital (Hospital Street, Khartoum; tel.: 055771000 or 055771001)
• Fedail Medical Center (Hospital Street, Khartoum; tel.: 183-780678)
• The Modem Medical Center (Africa Road, Khartoum; Near the Kuwait Embassy; tel.: 83-471683) -Open every day from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm except Fridays.
• Academy Diagnostic Center (tel.: 83-229956/83-229959/83-228614) - Open daily from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, except Fridays.

Daily

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• Sabaloga Gorge - This gorge is also known as the 6th Cataract. It is approximately 80-95 km from Khartoum and can get there in two and a half hours. It is essential to go by jeep, and it is advisable, as in any other case in Sudan, to take two vehicles. Upon arrival you can explore a Sudanese village and an Ansar fort. It is advisable to travel in the cooler months.
• Jebel Awlia - This dam was completed in 1937 and is located approximately 40-48 km south of Khartoum. You don't need a jeep for this trip; however, if you want to cross the dam and travel on the other side, you will have to pay. The area surrounding the dam itself has a few trees and flat, green land, perfect for picnics. For those interested in bird watching, there are plenty to see, such as pelicans, herons, kingfishers, waders, etc. One of the few benefits of a trip to the dam itself. Here, fishermen sell what they catch. Prices are about half of what they would be in Khartoum. It is advisable to bring something to wrap the fish and a freezer to store the fish.
• Meroë - At this site, approximately 320km north of Khartoum, there are more than 200 pyramids built by Egyptian pharaohs. There is a hotel in Shendi (very basic) where you can stay. The trip must be arranged through a travel agency, unless someone on the trip knows the way through the desert. There are some paved roads to Meroë, but you will have to leave the main road and walk in sandy areas. Jeeps are required for this trip. The ruins of Meroë are four hours from Khartoum. There are, however, other sites in the area, so plan a 2-3 day trip, and a good guide is essential to understand the ruins.
• Dinder National Park - Dinder National Park is one of the most unique on the planet. It's a bit disorganized, but visitors can actually see animals in their natural state. It is about 482 km south of Khartoum, on the Blue Nile near the Roseires dam. Traveling by jeep is recommended. Inside the park there is a small tourist area consisting of round huts made of straw. Inside these are beds, a chair, and a table. Huts are burned and rebuilt every year after the flood season. The park is only accessible for a few months, from December to May.
• Red Sea Area - Port Sudan - The Red Sea is known for its magnificent diving, clear waters and variety of marine species. Normalmente, os visitantes chegam à área voando com a Sudan Air. Diariamente, existe um voo de hora e meia, mas pode conduzir durante 12-14 horas até Port Sudan em estrada pavimentada. Os viajantes devem ser auto-suficientes, levando toda a comida e combustível necessário. São cerca de 820km até Port Sudan. Os turistas podem ficar no Red Sea Hotel. Este está esgotado durante a maior parte do ano, e é necessário fazer reserva. O Hilton abriu em Port Sudan. Situa-se a cerca de meia-hora do aeroporto, no porto.
• Erkowit - Esta área reabriu após estar vários anos fechada. Está a 39 km sudoeste de Port Sudan, e é o único resort do Sudão.
• Jebel Barkal - Jebel Barkal ou Gebel Barkal (Arabic: جبل بركل‎) é uma pequena montanha a cerca de 400 km norte de Cartum, na vila de Karima, no estado norte do Sudão, na região da Núbia. Em cerca de 1450 a.C., o faraó egípcio Tutmósis III extendeu o seu império até essa região e considerou Gebel Barkal o seu limite sul. Perto está a cidade de Napata que, cerca de 300 anos após Tutmósis III, se tornou a capital od reino independente de Kush. O rei da 25ª dinastia Piye aumentou o Novo Templo de Amon nesta cidade e aí erigiu a sua estela dos 20 Anos de Vitória. As ruínas incluem pelo menos 13 templos e 3 palácios. Os maiores templos, como o de Amon, ainda são considerados sagrados pela população local. Por estas razões, Jebel Barkal e Napata foram considerados património mundial da UNESCO em 2003.

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