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Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt β€” the royal MeroΓ« pyramids rising from desert dunes β€” plus Nile history and Red Sea reefs, but it is not currently safe to visit.

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Capital
Khartoum
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Currency
Sudanese Pound (SDG)
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Language
Arabic, English
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Best time
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Visa
Visa required
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Avg daily budget
$35 – $260
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Safety
Do not travel (advisories)
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Main airport
Khartoum (KRT)
Overview

Why travellers love Sudan

The pyramids of MeroΓ«, the ancient sites of Nubia and the Red Sea coast are remarkable and almost tourist-free.

IMPORTANT: governments advise against all travel to Sudan due to armed conflict. This page is for reference only.

Where to go

Top places in Sudan

The destinations worth building your trip around.

MeroΓ«

MeroΓ«

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Royal Nubian pyramids in the desert.

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Khartoum

Khartoum

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Where the Blue and White Nile meet.

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Nubian Desert

Nubian Desert

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Ancient temples and dunes.

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Port Sudan / Red Sea

Port Sudan / Red Sea

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Untouched reefs.

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Plan day by day

Sudan itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
MeroΓ« β†’ Khartoum β†’ Nubian Desert
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$175 – $1,300
1–2

MeroΓ«

Royal Nubian pyramids in the desert.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Iconic
3–4

Khartoum

Where the Blue and White Nile meet.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· City
5

Nubian Desert

Ancient temples and dunes.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Adventure Β· History
Route
MeroΓ« β†’ Khartoum β†’ Nubian Desert β†’ Port Sudan / Red Sea
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$245 – $1,820
1–2

MeroΓ«

Royal Nubian pyramids in the desert.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Iconic
3–4

Khartoum

Where the Blue and White Nile meet.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· City
5–6

Nubian Desert

Ancient temples and dunes.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· History
7

Port Sudan / Red Sea

Untouched reefs.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Diving Β· Beach
Route
MeroΓ« β†’ Khartoum β†’ Nubian Desert β†’ Port Sudan / Red Sea
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$350 – $2,600
1–3

MeroΓ«

Royal Nubian pyramids in the desert.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ History Β· Iconic
4–6

Khartoum

Where the Blue and White Nile meet.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· City
7–8

Nubian Desert

Ancient temples and dunes.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· History
9–10

Port Sudan / Red Sea

Untouched reefs.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Diving Β· Beach
✨ Build a custom Sudan itinerary β†’
Visa & entry

Sudan visa requirements

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Allowed stay
Varies
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
No
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa required
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Visa rules change frequently. A visa is required. IMPORTANT: governments advise against all travel to Sudan due to conflict. Do not travel until advisories change. Always verify with the official Sudan immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Sudan visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Sudan budget guide

Budget

$35/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$260+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Sudan budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Sudan

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MeroΓ« pyramids

Hundreds of steep Nubian pyramids.

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Nubian temples

Jebel Barkal and ancient Kush sites.

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Nile confluence

Blue and White Nile meet at Khartoum.

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Red Sea reefs

Pristine, rarely-dived coral.

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Bayuda Desert

Volcanic fields and nomad routes.

Blog

Sudan travel articles

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