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RE: Aswan to Wadi Halfa Ferry

by WanderinWilco 30 May 2012

The rate can move quickly at the moment, with fuel subsidies about to be lifted, lack of hard currency, forex offices about to be allowed…
Aswan to Wadi Halfa Ferry

by roskruge 30 May 2012

2.30 pm Tuesday, 29 May 2012 I have just spent 4 hours outside of the Wadi Halfa ferry office in Aswan (Nile Valley Co. Transport). Trying…
RE: Crazy idea?

by Simsy 19 May 2012

go_2 has hit the nail on the head and I agree with everything she has said. My sentiments exactly. You can't go into zones which are…
Visa On Arrival with one way ticket from Addis to Cairo

by itchyfeetify 06 May 2012

Hi there! I have a problem at the moment and wondering if anyone can shed some light... I am trying to find out if I will be able to…
RE: Chances the north will remain stable

by WanderinWilco 01 May 2012

The tensions with South Sudan are growing daily with the ruling party of Sudan talking of a formal declaration of war. Darfur remains…
Chances the north will remain stable

by nowigotworry88 30 April 2012

I've been making travel plans elsewhere for quite some time, but I was just offered a teaching position I applied to long ago in Sudan.…
RE: Anyone see any animals?

by WanderinWilco 20 April 2012

The Sudd is reputed to be still well-endowed with animals big and small, because it remains virtually inaccessble to most. Students of…
RE: Khartoum to Wadi Halfa

by jnuman 18 April 2012

Also, the Acropole Hotel in KRT will sponsor your visa if you agree to stay there a night (it's what everyone I know has done to get their…
RE: Khartoum to Wadi Halfa

by jnuman 18 April 2012

Try Raidan Tours. http://www.raidantravel.com/
RE: Khartoum to Wadi Halfa

by mc534384 17 April 2012

Midhat is the one that pretty much every overland tour company uses to facilitate their visas. 3 days is a pretty short amount of time…
RE: Khartoum to Wadi Halfa

by WanderinWilco 17 April 2012

DIY - Bus for Atbara, get off at Meroe pyramids (4 hrs). Pick up later bus, or stay overnight under the stars, and continue to Atbara.…
RE: Inquiry Please

by hefzibah 17 April 2012

When I posted that link yesterday, the press release was different, with no information about stickers being the reason for the suspension,…
Khartoum to Wadi Halfa

by Pruk 17 April 2012

I plan to do this overland trip in about 3 days. I have no time to see everything but only want to see the highlights including Meroe…
RE: Nubian Pyramids

by WanderinWilco 14 April 2012

Easy to reach, just off the main road from Khartoum to Atbara, you can sleep out if you are self sufficient, 20SDG entrance fee. Dave…
RE: Khartoum to Addis Abeba

by Simsy 12 April 2012

If travelling overland you need to process your Ethiopian visa in your home country or one closest to it. If flying in you can get it…
RE: Train from Khartoum to Wadi Halfa

by melissashales 12 April 2012

There's an overnight sleeper train service as far as Atbara where, unfortunately, it doesn't connect with the bus that continues north…
RE: Advice on places to stay and eat in Khartoum

by melissashales 12 April 2012

Hi I stayed at the Acropole in 2010. It doesn't look chic, but it works brilliantly - spotlessly clean, very comfortably, fabulous staff…
Re: Sudan in July- Too hot?

by ahmd 12 April 2012

Actually July and August are NOT so bad as other destinations like Luxor, because temp. drop slightly during the rainy season in Khartoum.…
RE: Khartoum to Addis Abeba

by mundo_propio 11 April 2012

Do we have to send her Colombian Passport to Washington DC to obtain the Ethiopia Visa? There is no Ethiopia embassy in Colombia. We will…
RE: Sudan in July- Too hot?

by WanderinWilco 11 April 2012

Very subjective. At that time the daily temp is in the mid-40s with occasional spikes into the 50s Centigrade. With plenty of water (almost…
RE: Sudanese Visa in Cairo, or....????

by chilipepper21 09 April 2012

Sorry, I should have made myself more clear - The overland trip begins in Cairo with Dragoman and then heads south through Sudan and on…
Re: Sudanese Visa in Cairo, or....????

by jonzy85 08 April 2012

I got the visa in Aswan in February very easily. The consulate closes at 2, so get there early and you will get your visa on the same…
RE: Advice on places to stay and eat in Khartoum

by jjsg 08 April 2012

Hello - my two cents - I worked in Khartoum with a western female colleague a few years ago - western women have 'honorary man' status…
RE: Critiques & advice on 9-day Sudan itinerary?

by jjsg 08 April 2012

Hello. I spent time in Khartoum in 2008 so again a little out-of-date. However your itinerary looks good - but consider dropping Wad…
Re: Advice on places to stay and eat in Khartoum

by nmgsimoes 06 April 2012

yep, colour?