Sudan…Ancient Nubia
FEBRUARY 09 to 19, 2022
Led by Archaeologist Dr. Geoffrey Emberling
Sudan has more than 500 ethnic groups, each with its own dialect, traditions, and dance making it the most diverse nation on the continent. The Nile, flowing north from Khartoum towards Egypt, is the link that runs through Sudan, influencing the lives of its people. Along the banks of the river and in the valley of the Sahara Desert are many interesting archaeological sites from the Egyptian and Meroitic civilizations seldom seen by the public and include more pyramids than Egypt! Come and explore magnificent monuments, tombs and temples set in a landscape of impressive natural wonders as we travel through the desert and along the Nile of Sudan’s mysterious north, an ancient land once known as Nubia. Kushite monuments display a rich combination of Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, and indigenous African traditions, two of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Meroe and Jebel Barkal. Tall pyramids, gigantic mud-brick buildings, rock-cut painted tombs, and ornately carved temples - all are present for you to discover.
Optional Extension to the South Sudan
Tour cost (Land Only): $6,995.00
Per person sharing in double occupancy
Single Supplement: $995.00
Price based on group size minimum of 6 participants and maximum of 14 participants
Tour Includes
Airport transfers
(if arriving/departing on scheduled flights) by private motor coach.
Transport with 4x4 vehicles outside Khartoum & Minibus in Khartoum.
Deluxe hotel in Khartoum, nice rest house in Karima, permanent comfortable tented camp in Meroe & 1 night in reasonable tented camp or a Nubian home. In Tombos area.
English-speaking local guide throughout the trip.
All meals as depicted in the itinerary and bottled water during touring days and outside of Khartoum.
All activities described in the tour and entrance fees to all sites mentioned and still-camera fees to all sites.
All archeological sites’ entry fees.
Visa approval authorization permit.
Gratuities to guides, drivers, porters and hotel staff.
Tour Does Not Include
Round trip airfare NYC/Khartoum/NYC.
Visa for Sudan (Currently $300.00 but subject to change) if obtained on arrival; OR $154.00 to obtain through their embassy in DC. Your passport must not include Israeli stamps.
Video camera permits $20.00 per site.
Trip surcharge to operate below required minimum participants.
Dayrooms or extra hotel overnights or transfers in Khartoum if necessary.
Expenses of a personal nature such as: beverages with meals, telephone, email, laundry bills, etc.
Any additional nights changes.
Travel protection (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED).
Trip Grade:
III Challenging - Parts of the trip are physically challenging, involve hiking on rough terrain or in sand or at high altitudes. There may be very long drives on rough roads; weather conditions with high heat or humidity, presence of insects. You may have simple picnic lunches, primitive bathroom facilities along the road and remoteness from modern towns or cities.
LODGING Level:
* Simple: One or more properties on the trip are very basic, rustic, and primitive, with shared bathroom facilities (1 or 2 stars)
*** Superior: Lodges and hotels with additional amenities, refined service and comfort level acceptable to western standards. (3/ 4 stars).
Special Trip Remarks:
Some of the sites visited are remote and tourist accommodations do not exist in the area. In order to visit them, a simple, but comfortable camp is utilized (Meroe). For the overnight at Tombos it is at a preset camp with shared portable toilets and showers. Sometimes on the tour, you may encounter insects and mosquitos, especially near the Nile Valley. Temperatures at this time will be around upper 80’s to mid-90’s in the sun.
Visa process:
It is currently simple & Straightforward as it will be obtainable and paid for upon arrival in Khartoum (subject to change). Rates are based on today’s (Aprile. 2020) exchange rate (Vs. Euro) and if it fluctuates, you will be billed for the difference.
