Sudan Travel Guide — Country Guide

Sudan Travel Guide 🇸🇩

Complete travel guide to Sudan — Khartoum, Nubian pyramids, the Nile River, deserts & ancient civilizations

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📌 Quick Facts

🏙 Capital Khartoum
🌍 Geography Sahara · Nile Valley · Savanna
💱 Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG)
🗣 Language Arabic · English
⏱ Time Zone GMT +2
🔌 Plug Type Type C · D — 230V
Sudan is home to more pyramids than Egypt.

🛂 Visa & Entry Rules

Visa required Pre-approval needed Passport valid 6+ months
  • Visa required for all travelers
  • Invitation or approval often required
  • Travel insurance mandatory
Entry rules change frequently — confirm before travel.

🗓 Best Time to Visit

🌤 Nov–Feb Cooler & dry (best)
🔥 Mar–May Extreme heat
🌧 Jun–Sep Rainy season
🏜 Desert Winter travel only

💰 Average Trip Budget

  • ⚠️ Tourism extremely limited
  • High logistics & security costs
  • Not suitable for leisure travel
Travel mainly for research, aid, or official purposes.

🗺 Top Places to Visit

Khartoum Meroë Pyramids Nubian Desert Nile Confluence Karima

🚇 Transport & Getting Around

  • Domestic flights limited
  • Private vehicles recommended
  • No reliable public transport

📶 Mobile SIM & Internet

  • Providers — Zain · MTN
  • Coverage mainly in cities
  • Internet unreliable

💵 Money & Payments

  • Cash-based economy
  • USD often accepted
  • Cards rarely usable

🍽 Food & Local Cuisine

  • Ful medames
  • Kisra flatbread
  • Grilled lamb
  • Spiced stews

🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness

  • High-risk destination
  • Ongoing conflict in many regions
  • Strictly follow travel advisories
Not recommended for tourism.

🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary

  • Day 1 — Arrive Khartoum (secured transfer)
  • Day 2 — Nile confluence & museums
  • Day 3 — Meroë pyramids (controlled)
  • Day 4 — Cultural visits (limited)
  • Day 5 — Departure

❓ FAQs

Is Sudan safe for tourists?
No. Sudan is currently a high-risk destination.

Is tourism allowed?
Very limited and not for casual travelers.

Do I need special permits?
Yes, permits and approvals are often required.

What is Sudan best known for?
Ancient Nubian pyramids and Nile history.

🚨 Emergency Numbers

👮 Police Local Authorities
🚑 Ambulance Local Hospitals
🔥 Fire Local Services
🩺 Tourist Help Embassies / UN Offices

🎟 Tours & Activities in Sudan

Tourism infrastructure is currently unavailable. No public tour platforms.

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