As a staple of bleak news headlines, Sudan has been slow to make its abundant attractions known to the
outside world. Few foreigners have heard of the
Kingdom of Kush, walked among the isolated pyramids
of
Meroë or witnessed the whirling dervishes of
Omdurman. Yet those who do make it here are
invariably enchanted by its easy-going nature, fascinating history and the warm welcome they receive from the
Sudanese people.
This, the only stand-alone guide to post-partition Sudan, leads you expertly from the labyrinthine souks of
Khartoum to coral-bedecked wrecks off the Red Sea coast. Whether you're rushing through on the trans-Africa
trail or whiling away weeks among rich archaeological sites, this fully revised third edition is your
indispensible companion.
- The only guide dedicated solely to the new Republic of the Sudan
- Explore entire pyramids and other ancient sites entirely free of tourist crowds
- Drink in views over the Sudanese plains from the granite Taka Mountains
- Dive the reef where Jacques Cousteau conducted his experiment in underwater living
- Experience Sudan's cultural diversity among the 50 tribes of the Nuba Mountains
- Read advice on where to stay/eat, travelling safely and cultural etiquette