Sudan Travel Guide 🇸🇩
Complete travel guide to Sudan — Khartoum, Nubian pyramids, the Nile River, deserts & ancient civilizations
🌤 Live Weather — Khartoum
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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.