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10 places in Sudan, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.

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Jebel Barkal, Sudan
Pictured: Jebel Barkal

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RegionNorthern Africa
CapitalKhartoum
Places written10
Categories covered3 of 5
🧭 Good to know Cost level, local customs and etiquette in Sudan - what is polite and what is not →
Plugs and voltage Type C, D · 230 V travel adapter →
CurrencySudanese pound (SDG)
LanguagesArabic, English
Driving sideright
Best months J F M A M J J A S O N D
Nature & outdoors (4) Landmarks & history (5) Food & drink (1)

UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists

UNESCO · World Heritage Jebel Barkal

Jebel Barkal

Northern State
UNESCO · World Heritage

Naqa and Musawwarat

River Nile State
UNESCO · World Heritage

Sanganeb and the Red Sea

Red Sea State
UNESCO · World Heritage

The Pyramids of Meroë

River Nile State

Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.

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national park

Dinder National Park

Sennar State
island

Sanganeb and the Red Sea

Red Sea State
viewpoint

The Confluence of the Niles

Khartoum
canyon

The Sabaloka Gorge

River Nile State

Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.

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archaeological site Jebel Barkal

Jebel Barkal

Northern State
archaeological site

Kerma

Northern State
archaeological site

Naqa and Musawwarat

River Nile State
ruins

Suakin

Red Sea State
archaeological site

The Pyramids of Meroë

River Nile State

Food & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.

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dish

Sudanese Cuisine

Sudan

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