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Consider the state of security before visiting Sudan–if you can put off travel, it’s advised. If you can’t, be sure to travel with an escort and try to see the ancient pyramids and archaeological ruins along the Nile.
To stay safe, limit travels to the area around the capital, Khartoum. Avoid traveling west into Darfur, a region plagued with violence.
Prepare for Your Stay in Sudan
1. Fly into Khartoum International Airport.
2. Choose the cheapest way to get to your accommodations in Khartoum by taking the local minibus, a bit faster than its larger brethren.
3 Keep an eye out for the fast, three-wheeled vehicles available for hire to escort you around town. Be warned, however, that the drivers are fearless and will probably overcharge Western travelers.
4. Take a ferry across the Nile or the train from Ethiopia into Sudan.
Choose Your Location and Class of Hotel in Sudan
1. Ask permission first and then roll out your camping gear for a night in the pyramids around Meroe.
2. Stay along the Nile in Khartoum in any of a number of 3-star accommodations. Chain hotels are your best and safest bets, with costs averaging $120 per night.
3. Choose mid- to high-priced accommodations near Port Sudan along the Red Sea for $155 to $200.
4. Book a luxury 4-star colonial-era hotel in Khartoum (there are several) at a price of around $215 per night.
Be Familiar With Sudan
1. Visit Gebel Barkal and the Napata area to explore 5 archaeological sites accepted as UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2003. Here, you’ll find pyramids and mastabas (tombs) belonging to ancient tribes.
2. Eat while lounging by the Nile in an outdoor restaurant near the English Bridge in Khartoum.
3. To book accommodations in Sudan, call South Travels at (63) 35 4198329 or visit the link below.