Suggestion to slowly explore the north of Sudan?
I managed to get a 2 month visa for Sudan, and with breaking news on the possible opening of the road from Waidi Halfa to Aswan in a few months, it seems like a good plan to slowly explore the deserts of Sudan, at least in the north, to see what develops.
I entered from Ethiopia, went east to Kassala, Erkowit, Suakin and Port Sudan. Then back on the road via Atbara and Shendi, doing all the temples and pyramids to Khartoum. I have the Bradt guidebook with all the basic ruins/temple info in there.
So heading north from Khartoum, towards Waidi Halfa, can anybody suggest good routes other than the two sealed roads? I was thinking of leaving Khartoum by trying to follow the Nile on the west bank if possible?
Any info on the Bayuda desert for example?
Any suggestions for good desert routes (gps info?) or nice places to hang out welcomed (I'm in a landy with roof tent etc).
Cheers, Darrin
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