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Sudan✨ 8 best things to do in Sudan

Things to do in Sudan

1. Learn about the Meroë pyramidsDiscover the clusters of steep Nubian pyramids rising from the desert sands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. Study Jebel BarkalRead about the sacred flat-topped mountain at Karima, once believed to be the home of the god Amun.
3. Explore Naqa and MusawwaratFind out about desert temples carved with lions, gods and Kushite royalty.
4. Read about Kerma's deffufaLearn about some of the oldest monumental mud-brick buildings in Africa.
5. Discover the Red Sea reefsRead about Sanganeb and Dungonab Bay, a UNESCO marine site renowned among divers.
6. Explore Sudanese music and foodTry Sudanese dishes like ful medames and kisra at diaspora restaurants abroad.
7. Watch documentaries on NubiaExplore films and museum collections about the ancient kingdoms of Kush.
8. Visit Nubian collections abroadSee Kushite artefacts held in major museums around the world.

Sudan🗺️ Where to visit in Sudan

Where to go in Sudan

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  MeroëNile Valley · ancient royal cityHundreds of pyramids and the ruins of a royal city, among Africa's most striking ancient sites.
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  Jebel BarkalNorthern Sudan · sacred mountainA UNESCO-listed mountain with temples and pyramids at its foot.
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  Naqa and Musawwarat es-SufraButana desert · templesRemote temple complexes with fine carvings from the Meroitic era.
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  KermaNorthern Sudan · archaeological siteThe ancient capital of the Kerma kingdom with its great deffufa.
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  KhartoumCentre · capitalThe city where the Blue and White Nile meet, historically home to the National Museum.
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  Sanganeb Marine National ParkRed Sea · coral reefAn isolated coral atoll known for sharks and pristine reefs.
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  SuakinRed Sea coast · historic portA ruined coral-stone town that was once a major Red Sea port.

Sudan🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Sudan

Best time to visit Sudan

Sudan has a hot desert climate in the north and a hotter, wetter savannah climate further south. Temperatures regularly exceed 40°C in the hot season. Note that travel is currently advised against due to conflict.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Khartoum (approximate averages).

Sudan🎉 Festivals & events in Sudan

• 1 January
  Independence DayMarks Sudan's independence in 1956.
• Varies (lunar calendar)
  Eid al-FitrCelebrations with prayers, sweets and family visits at the end of Ramadan.
• Varies (lunar calendar)
  Eid al-AdhaOne of the most important festivals, marked by prayers and shared meals.
• Varies (lunar calendar)
  Mawlid an-NabiThe Prophet's birthday is celebrated with Sufi gatherings, chanting and sweets.

Sudan🧭 Sudan itinerary ideas

How many days in Sudan?

Sudan🎒 Backpacking Sudan – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $30–50 a day

• Do not travel to Sudan while governments advise against it; most travel insurance will not cover you.
• Explore Sudanese culture through diaspora communities, restaurants and music abroad.
• Follow reputable news and humanitarian organisations for updates on the situation.
• Learn about Nubian heritage through museum collections and documentaries.
• If conditions eventually improve, travel with an experienced, registered local operator and the required permits.

Sudan🛡️ Safety & money in Sudan

Emergency: 999

Sudan🛬 Getting to Sudan

In normal times, Khartoum International Airport and Port Sudan were the main gateways, with overland routes to Egypt. Under current conditions flights and borders are severely disrupted, so check your government's travel advice.

✈️ Cheap flights to Sudan: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Sudan💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Sudan

• Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt, mostly built by the kings of Kush.
• Kushite pharaohs from Sudan once ruled all of Egypt.
• The Blue Nile and White Nile join at Khartoum.
• Sanganeb is one of the few coral atolls in the Red Sea.
• Meroitic script, used in ancient Sudan, has still not been fully deciphered.

Sudan❓ Sudan travel FAQ

Sudan travel questions