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Nubian pyramids where the two Niles meet
Sudan holds more pyramids than Egypt, the Nubian sites of Meroe and the dramatic confluence of the White and Blue Nile in Khartoum. But in 2026 the country is devastated by a major civil war and is not a tourist destination: almost all governments formally advise against all travel. This guide is provided for cultural and reference purposes; a leisure trip from Cameroon is neither safe nor realistic in the current context.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Normally a Sudanese visa is requested at a Sudanese embassy with an approved letter of invitation. In 2026, due to the civil war, consular services are heavily disrupted and tourist visa issuance is effectively suspended. No tourist application is advised.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6 months
- Invitation letter approved by Sudanese immigration
- Visa application form
- Passport photos
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Good to know
- •Ongoing armed conflict: all travel is formally advised against
- •Consular services largely suspended in 2026
- •No travel insurance covers a war zone
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
480 000 FCFA–900 000 FCFAKhartoum airport has been heavily affected by the conflict. Commercial links are severely disrupted; no reliable routing from Cameroon in 2026.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Pyramids of Meroe
Hundreds of slender Nubian pyramids in the desert, UNESCO-listed, more numerous than in Egypt (unreachable in wartime).
Confluence of the two Niles, Khartoum
The point where the White and Blue Nile meet, a unique geographic spectacle.
Jebel Barkal site
Sacred mountain and ancient temples of Napata, a centre of Kushite civilisation, UNESCO-listed.
National Museum of Sudan
Nubian treasures and temples saved from Lake Nasser, in Khartoum (uncertain state since the conflict).
Omdurman market
One of Africa's largest souks, famed for crafts and Friday whirling dervishes.
Nubian desert
Stretches of golden dunes and northern villages along the Nile, austerely beautiful landscapes.
One week, day by day
- D1
Note: Itinerary for reference only; no travel is recommended while the civil war continues.
- D2
Day 1: (In peacetime) Arrive in Khartoum and the confluence of the two Niles.
- D3
Day 2: National Museum and Omdurman market.
- D4
Day 3: Travel north to the Jebel Barkal site.
- D5
Day 4: Pyramids of Meroe at sunrise.
- D6
Day 5: Nubian desert and Nile villages.
- D7
Day 6: Return to Khartoum and last shopping before departure.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Soudan
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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