The distances in Sudan are so vast that travelling will inevitably be a considerable part of the trip. We made it our mission to get…
Port Sudan
This working port on the shores of the Red Sea had a completely different character to the dusty desert towns we had travelled though. It…
El Kurru and Nuri’s Ancient Secrets
The sites of El Kurru and Nuri are of great historical significance yet are quite hard to find. It is worth persevering though as you…
Everyone loves Jebel Barkal
Loved by all, the small mountain of Jebel Barkal is Karima’s sacred landmark. Considered a holy place since ancient times the zenith is thought to…
Karima
Karima greeted us with such a relaxed and friendly welcome that it became one of our favourites stopovers. In-spite of its seeming obscurity this town…
Discovering Soleb Temple
Ancient Egypt’s spread into Nubia is often forgotten and little visited. The continuum of history down the Nile is worth seeking out to fully grasp…
Abri
A single tarmacked road cuts through the desert of northern Sudan with dusty off-shoots that lead to small pockets of habitation. A petrol station marks…
Ferry to Sudan
Crossing into Sub-Saharan Africa on the waters of the Nile was an allure we could not resist. There are two ways of getting from Aswan…
Black-Market Cash
When embarking on a trip to Sudan it is worth knowing that the currency is hard to find. At the time of travel it was…
The Unmissable Nubian Museum
If you are interested in understanding the history of the Nubian people, the importance of the Kingdom of Kush and its relationship with Ancient Egypt…