Sudan is a country of exquisite natural beauty, ancient historical attractions and inhabitants well versed in the art of hospitality.

A relatively young city, Khartoum was built in 1821 at the confluence of the Blue and White Niles. History and traditionalism jostle with modernity in the city, where stunning classical Islamic architecture in red ochre hues stands.

Centuries before colonial rule, Sudan comprised a series of kingdoms. One of the strongest kingdoms was Meroe, which sits some 200 km northeast of Khartoum. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this ancient city features more than 200 steep-sided pyramids, which were built as elaborate royal mausoleums. They rise from the sandy dunes of the Nubian Desert and date from between 300 BC and AD 300, when the kingdom was at its most powerful. The Nubian Desert solitude and unspoiled natural beauty, stretching east all the way to the Red Sea and Port Sudan, the centre of Sudan’s burgeoning diving scene worth to visit. Sudan has a magical mix of history, tradition and modernity.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES OF SUDAN