NORTH SUDAN…THE LAND OF THE ANCIENT NUBIA
November 06 - November 16, 2024
Led by Professor Norman Jones, Utah State University
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 (November 16 - November 23, 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
Tour Includes
Airport/Hotel/airport transfers in Khartoum.
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 $160.00 - 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.
Gratuity to your tour manager (optional).
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 of the sites visited are remote and tourist accommodations do not exist in the area. In order to visit them, a simple, but very 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 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 (May’2022) exchange rate (Vs. Euro) and if it fluctuates, you will be billed for the difference.
