THE ultimate ADVENTURE across THE LAND OF THE BLACK PHARAOHS
DECEMBER 21 ⇾ DECEMBER 29
In addition to our regular group departure to Sudan, we also offer tour services for private travel parties and lone wolves alike. As a traveller-oriented boutique operator, tailored trips and bespoke adventures are our bread and butter. Get in touch for more info on our Bespoke Sudan Tours!
DAY 1 - WELCOME TO SUDAN
Meet-and-greet at Khartoum International Airport and transfer to our hotel of choice in central Khartoum.
Welcome Sudanese refreshment and slow-paced walk around downtown Khartoum.
Overnight in Khartoum.
DAY 2 - Khartoum
Today we will enjoy a long sightseeing tour of both Khartoum and Omdurman, the sister city on the other side of the Nile.
At sunset we'll then pay a visit to the tomb of the Sufi leader Ahmed al Nil to witness a Whirling Dervishes ceremony.
Overnight in Khartoum.
DAY 3 - Naqa
In the morning we'll head to the ruins Naqa, the ancient capital of the Cushitic Kingdom, and visit the large Meroitic temple complex of Musawwarat.
During the day we'll have the chance to meet with local nomadic tribesmen, whose camel caravans suggestively wander around the old ruins of Naqa and Musawwarat.
Overnight in the nearby riverside town of Shendi.
Day 4 - Meroe
Early in the morning we'll drive north following the course of the Nile and head to the ancient Nubian ruins in Meroe.
The Royal Necropolis of Meroe is an impressive archeological site with more than forty Nubian pyramids built by the rulers of the ancient Cushitic Kingdom: we'll spend the afternoon visiting the site and enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding desert.
Overnight in Meroe.
Day 5 - Karima
In the morning we'll cross the Nile by ferry and drive west towards the ancient caravan town of Karima.
Besides the routine pauses for food, toilet and random landscape pictures, we'll break the journey in Atbara, a traditional Sudanese town where it's possible to meet the mysterious Rashaida, a proud nomadic tribe from Hejaz, in present-day Saudi Arabia.
Overnight in Karima.
Day 6 - Jebel Barkal
We'll spend a lazy morning strolling to Karima old town and after lunch we'll visit the ancient pyramids and temples in Jebel Barkal before heading towards the royal cemetery at El Kurru.
Before dinner we'll then drive into the desert to tour a nearby paleontological site and enjoy a stunning sunset painting red the sand dunes of Northern Sudan.
Dinner and overnight in Karima.
Day 7 - Nubian Villages
Following the course of the Nile, we'll reach the ancient Christian site of Old Dongola, where we'll marvel at an ancient Coptic Christian temple with marble columns.
We'll stop for lunch in a traditional Nubian settlement along the way to admire colourfully painted houses and witness the slow pace of rural life.
Overnight in Dongola.
Day 8 - Khartoum
Early morning wake-up call and long desert drive back to Khartoum.
Besides the usual stops for food, toilet and photography, we'll break the long haul in Al-Khandaq to visit its old Ottoman fort and enjoy a glass of sweet desert tea with the local dwellers.
Dinner and overnight in Khartoum.
DAY 9 - Sudanese Riviera OR Darfur extension
After enjoying a last Sudanese meal together, we'll transfer to Khartoum International Airport for your flight back home or domestic connection to either Port Sudan or El Fasher.
End of the tour.
EXTENSION 1 - Red Sea Riviera
For those wishing to enjoy the untouched nature and the crumbling towns of the Red Sea Coast, we will organise a 4-day extension to the Sudanese Riviera. This will include a visit to Port Sudan and the semi-abandoned towns of Suakin and Tokar as well as a top notch diving excursion to the coral reef. A daily flight (included in the extension price) connects Port Sudan with Khartoum.
EXTENSION 2 - Darfur Unveiled
For those wishing to visit the most secretive and off-the-grid areas of Sudan, we will organise a 6-day extension to the semi-autonomous region of Darfur in the Wild West of the country. Highlights of our Darfur Tour will include a trek to the dormant volcano of Jebel Marra, the highest peak in the Sahel, and a visit to both El Fasher—the largest town in the region—and Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, as well as several Darfuri traditional settlements along the way.
1990 €
INCLUSIONS
Double/twin hotel accommodation (breakfast included), private transport in Sudan (jeep/minivan), all entrance fees, English-speaking guiding service, 24/7 on-site and remote assistance.
EXCLUSIONS
Single supplement, international flights, main meals (lunches and dinners), extra drinks, visa fees (if required), tips, travel insurance.
