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Top 10 Things to do in Sudan
The Sudan or Sudan (/suːˈdæn, -ˈdɑːn/ ( listen); Arabic: السودان as-Sūdān) also known as North Sudan since South Sudan's independence and officially the Republic of the Sudan (Arabic: جمهورية السودان Jumhūriyyat as-Sūdān), is a country in Northern Africa. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west and Libya to the northwest. It is the third largest country in Africa covering 1,886,068 square kilometres (728,215 sq mi). The White Nile flows through the country, emptying into Lake Nubia in the north, the largest manmade lake in the world. The River Nile divides the country into eastern and western halves. Before the Sudanese Civil War, South Sudan was part of Sudan, but it became independent in 2011.
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1. Meroe Pyramids
Overall Ratings
5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By Traveller1XX - Bracknell, United Kingdom
We visited the ruins of the Royal city which once had a population of 25,000. It was famous for metal work & had facilities for smelting. Archaeologists have recreated a furnace. There is a temple to Amun with a processional way with statues of rams. A bronze head of the Emperor Augustus (now in the British Museum) was found there. The Royal necropolis contains over 100 pyramids. There is a small museum explaining the history. Many of the beautiful tombs were badly damaged by treasure hunters. It is a lovely place to view the sunset.
2. Sudan National Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By Robert937 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Founded in 1971 in a spacious building bordering the Nile west of central Khartoum on the road to Ondurman.
Special are the three small temples rebuilt on the Museum's premises after their original locations inside ancient Egyptian forts of Buhen and Semna were inundated when the High dam near Aswan was constructed. These original temples date from the time of Hatshepsut and Tutmosis III and are some 3500 years old.
Hence there is the main museum hall of which the lower part contains sculptures and artifacts from Pharaonic times and the Kingdom of Kush. On the second floor there are exhibits from Nubian Christian churches among them many 1000 years old mural paintings, though not in a good condition anymore. Also some artifacts from the Islamic period.
The Nubian museum in Aswan and the Luxor Museum in Egypt are better, but the Sudan National Museum is certainly worth while.
Entrance fee 10 SDG
Opening hours: keep in mind that the museum is closed during siësta hours from 11:30 to 14:30
3. Sanganeb National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Sputnikboy - Trieste, Italy
Sanganeb is simply put one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. It's located about one hour and half by boat from the Red Sea Sudan resort, so if you are in Port Sudan consider Sanganeb THE most important site to visit in the region, even more than Suakin (Sawakin) in my opinion.
The british-built lighthouse is nice to see and it's possible to go on top to see stunning views of the lagoon, though the best Sanganeb has to offer is underwater: it's a premiere spot for divers, mainly AOWD, but the snorkelling is also incredible, given the fact that the reef goes from few centimeters from the surface, down to 700 metres. Corals are probably the best I've ever seen, the variety of fishes in also unbelievable, though certified divers gets the chance to see the bigger fishes like white tip reef sharks, hammerheads sharks and so on, something that the snorkellers are not going to see, so keep this in mind, but whatever you will do you'll swim in one of the clearest waters in the world, isibility was 30 metres and more probably, absolutely great.
At the base of the lighthouse the two soldiers stationed at Sanganeb sell some t-shirts and hats, prices were from 3 to 10 euros.
The boat to Sanganeb cost 2000 SDG, so the more you are, the less you pay.
4. Gebel Barkal
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
The temples at the site of ancient Napata, an important royal residence.
Reviewed By Marco S - Rome, Italy
The ram heads are made with materials extracted from the famous Tombos caves and have been replaced here while they originally belonged to the Soleb’s temple. At the very bottom of the cliff, which partially collapsed over the temple, lies a room / sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hathor; its interior is decorated with bas-relief carrying fabulous colors. You have to carry a flashlight and be ready to withstand some humidity as you climb rocks and crouch under low ceilings and scaffolding as restoration is still underway. However your efforts will be well rewarded; emotions overwhelmed me and I must admit that I started to cry.
5. Petrified Forest
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Marco S - Rome, Italy
This site is not far from El Kurru necropolis. Personally I am not particularly fond of petrified Forests but just the thought that this place was once a green and lush forest is quite astonishing; all that is left of that idyllic place is just some petrified trunks.
6. Khalifa House Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Robert937 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Abdallahi also called Al Khalifa succeeded Mahdi as leader of the Sudanese upsrising in 1891 after a bitter struggle with rivals. His record does not only include fighting British colonial power, but also all non-Muslim others primarily Ethiopia which he invaded with a 60,000 men strong force. Eventually he was defeated by the British under command of general Kitchener in 1898. The British made machine guns, superior technology at the time, are still on display in the museum.
Open: Monday and Friday 9AM - 12AM other days 9AM - 1:30PM.
They stop selling tickets 30 minutes before closing time.
7. Kerma's Archeological Site
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Marco S - Rome, Italy
The original layout of the city is almost entirely there, giving the visitor a clear idea of the urban organization at the time. It is worth to climb on top of Defuffa overlooking the city to have a comprehensive view of the old town. The archeological excavation are still ongoing and an expedition from Geneva is scheduled to come here to continue the work; the site, therefore, promises to offer even more as new archeological findings are added to the already reach exposition. Pay attention to the custodians attempting at bribery; even if you already have a ticket issued by the central government of Khartoum, they sometimes refuse to recognize its authority as if they were a different country and ask for more money to let you visit the site; be ready to call the supervisor; he is a very nice man and an expert who will make sure you can visit the place.
8. Soleb Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Marco S - Rome, Italy
Built by Akhenaton in the XIV century BC, it was totally destroyed after his death as it was deemed to be heretic. This explains why there are few remains. All around it there was a city of which very little is yet to be seen. A Swiss archeological expedition is working on it and the temple will sure offer its best in … let us say 20 years from now…
9. Taka Mountains
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Alex S - Brussels, Belgium
I thought I'd have a look at what tripadvisor was saying about different places in Sudan as I used to live there. I visited the Taka Mountains in 2012 and had an incredible time exploring with a friend of mine from Kassala who showed me around. I'm writing this review because the area surrounding the Mountains is very worthwhile visiting and not many people go there. While it would have probably been a lot harder finding everything by myself, Sudanese people are so friendly and helpful they would undoubtedly help you!
I attempted climbing the mountain by myself as my friend gave up incredibly near to the start! It was hard work and you need to a lot of water with you as there is hardly any shade and you have to scramble over large boulders. I unfortunately took a wrong turning and didn't make it right to the top but you can still see far from the ridge high up (you can see into Eritrea).
When I went there were really cool cafes at the bottom where you could have coffee with popcorn in a nice airy setting. They splashed water on the ground and walls to cool the place down and some people sell coffee jugs for the few tourists to buy.
The landscape is covered by rocks and boulders but very near to the bottom of the mountain is this amazing old dilapidated mosque where people still pray. It is really worthwhile doing and was one of my favourite things to do in Sudan!
10. Old Dongola
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Marco S - Rome, Italy
The setting is great and the landscape, seen from the hill where the Mosque is located, is very beautiful indeed. The old archeological findings and the ruins are not fenced off and cars simply drive on them; as you walk thru the site you get to step on to many pieces of old pottery, some still bearing the original colors. This place has some potential, if only someone cared about the site.
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