Sudan

This northeastern African country has in the late 20th and early 21st century been wracked by civil war and despotism, and is currently considered no-go for travelers. But we keep this forum going against the day when visitors can once again come meet its friendly, hospitable people and marvel at the remnants of fascinating ancient civilizations (more pyramids than Egypt!).

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The allures of Sudan, a country of extraordinary heritage, but now convulsed

Ahmed Amir Travel to Africa's third largest country (the size of Alaska plus West Virginia and Maryland, and more than seven times the size of the United Kingdom) is currently impossible for ordinary visitors. Since April 2023 this country of nearly 52 million has been engulfed in a brutal civil war that has created what many humanitarian agencies call the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, displacing millions and collapsing much of the country’s infrastructure. Yet Sudan remains one of the…

8 awesome things about Sudan

Sudan is currently Africa's least visited country - for reasons including its endemic strife for many years. But Dustin Pfundheller, the U.S. born, Singapore-based "Wandering Dentist" who has been to every country in the world and focuses his YouTube channel The Other Side of the Truth on the developing world and especially on debunking stereotypes, has turned his lens on Sudan and come up with several fascinating observations about this country and what it has to offer visitors.

Sudan - yes, Sudan - peacefully offers amazing ancient pyramids and much else

Yes, this north African country has president who's wanted for war crimes, and it has undeniably been a rough place in recent years. Parts of it, in fact, still are. But other parts , including capital Khartoum and Northern State are among the safe areas that have a lot to offer open-minded visitors. Unique in the world, for example, are its plethora of pyramids dating back to ancient times - more than Egypt, in fact, if smaller in size. And the people are a true delight - warm and friendly,…

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Riccardo R March 8, 2026 at 5:16pm

An interesting Sudanese entry in the most recent round of additions to UNESCO´s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage: Al-Jertiq is a ritual of the Nubians of the north for protection, fertility and abundance that is held during significant life events such as marriage, childbirth and circumcision, or to mourn the death of a young, unmarried man. https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/al-jertiq-practices-rituals-and-expres...

Al-Jertiq: practices, rituals and expressions for preservation, protection, abundance and fertility…

Among the Nubian populations residing in northern Sudan, along the Nile, up to the Egyptian border, Al-Jertiq is a ritual for protection, fertility a…
Max Pesling March 5, 2026 at 9:26pm

Young Pioneer Tours is an 18-year-old company which runs tours to many countries but specializes in travel off-the-beaten-path, often "difficult" destinations (or as they put it, "places your mother would rather you stay away from"), such as Afghanistan, North Korea, Abkhazia, Somaliland, and Transnistria. And even in more mainstream countries, they offer options like "Extreme Philippines," a civil war and narco tour in Colombia, a Fukushima nuclear plant tour in Japan, and "dark tourism" in Cambodia. And here´s their take on Sudan in 2026: https://www.youngpioneertours.com/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-sudan/

Is it safe to travel to Sudan? -2026 to 2027 Guide

Young Pioneer Tours just returned from the Republic of Sudan, a place going through a lot of turmoil, and protests, is it safe to travel to Sudan?
Maria de los Angeles December 29, 2025 at 3:52pm

Here in Spain, a Barcelona-based travel blogger called Joan Torres puts out Against the Compass, which specializes in destinations which are under the radar and often though of as dicey and even dangerous.. That sure describes Sudan these days. But is the war and suffering the whole story? Is it possible to visit Sudan in 2026? See what you think: https://againstthecompass.com/en/sudan-travel-guide-backpacking/

A guide for traveling to Sudan: Itinerary + Travel tips

This is the most complete guide for traveling to Sudan, containing a 2-week itinerary and practical information regarding visas, transportation and m…
David Paul Appell July 11, 2025 at 12:45pm

The civil war that has been going on since 2023 has of course devastated the country´s tourism industry, with very few visitors braving the violence. So I was astounded to read that a Kuwaiti developer has signed a deal to build a tourism development on the Red Sea - I can´t imagine who they thing will come! https://www.zawya.com/en/projects/construction/kuwaits-urec-to-inve...

Kuwait’s UREC to invest in Sudan tourism project

UREC to own majority stake in the joint venture
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino December 17, 2024 at 5:48pm

A recent analysis of whether it´s safe to visit Sudan, from five weeks ago. Short answer: sadly, no - even though some tourists still do come despite that. https://travellersworldwide.com/is-sudan-safe-to-visit/

✅ Is Sudan Safe to Visit in 2024? | Safety Concerns

Is Sudan safe to visit? We'll answer this question, show you a few of the most common safety concerns and crimes, and how to avoid them.
Jordan Simon July 21, 2023 at 1:09am

A rather harrowing account from an Indian travel blogger who found himself caught up in the fighting in Sudan this past spring: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/04/19/it-was-so-terrifying-tra...

‘Terrifying’: Travel blogger gets stuck in Sudan after violence breaks

Maheen S was travelling around Africa when fighting suddenly broke out in Sudan.
Helen Brown September 18, 2022 at 12:04pm

Here's a look at Sudan's three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the archaeological sites of the island of Meroe; Gebel Barkal and the sites of the Napatan region of the Nile Valley; and the Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay-Mukkawar Island Marine National Park: https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/sd

Sudan - UNESCO World Heritage Convention

Sudan - UNESCO World Heritage Convention
Jeffrey Kunst February 12, 2022 at 11:23am

In honor of February’s Black History Month in the USA, MSN’s Travel Noire channel put together a list of six subsaharan landmarks of remarkable black African achievements - and this piece of course cites Sudan's UNESCO World Nubian pyramids : https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/beyond-the-pyramids-of-e…