“CANCELLED”
NORTH SUDAN…THE LAND OF THE ANCIENT NUBIA
February 07 - February 17, 2024
Led by Dr. Richard Lobban Jr.
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.
Can be combined with South Sudan (February 17 - February 24, 2024)
Tour Cost (Land Only): $7,995.00
Per person sharing in double occupancy
Single Supplement: $1,245.00
Price based on group size minimum of 6 participants and maximum of 12 participants
Trip Grade: III Lodging Level: *-***
Tour Includes
Airport/Hotel/airport transfers.
Transport with 4x4 vehicles outside Khartoum & Minibus in Khartoum.
Deluxe Hotel in Khartoum, Rest House in Karima, permanent Meroe tented camp & 1 night in reasonable tented camp in Tombos area.
Escort of lecturer (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
English-speaking local guide throughout the trip.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner).
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, and porters (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
Tour Does Not Include
International airfare USA/Khartoum/USA.
Sudan Visa (Currently $150.00 - subject to change) to be obtained through the embassy in DC.
Your passport must not include Israeli stamps.
Beverages and alcoholic drinks with or without meals.
Items of a personal nature (camera fees, laundry, excess luggage, etc.).
Transfers if not arriving/departing on tour dates.
Dayroom/overnights necessitated by changes in airline schedules or misconnections.
Trip surcharge to operate below required minimum participants.
Travel protection insurance.
(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 night will be spent in a basic tent on mattress but with shared bathroom facilities (showers & toilets’ stalls)
*** Superior: Lodges and hotels with additional amenities, refined serv and comfort level acceptable to western standards. (5, 4 & 3 stars).
Special Trip Remarks:
Some sites visited are remote, and tourist accommodations do not exist. To visit them, a simple but very comfortable camp is utilized (Meroe). The overnight at Tombos is at a preset camp with shared portable toilets and showers. Sometimes on tour, you may encounter insects and mosquitos, especially near the Nile Valley. Temperatures at this time will be around the upper 80s to mid-90 in the sun. Rates are based on today’s (January 2023) exchange rate (Vs. Euro); if it fluctuates, you will be billed for the difference.
Geoff Emberling might be able to join for dinner on Feb 8 and show you around Barkal and Kurru on Feb 9. schedule will be checked closer to the tour dates.
