Attractions in Sudan

GNPOC Tower

A prominent skyscraper in Khartoum and headquarters of the Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company, symbolizing the modern economic boom.

El-Kurru Necropolis

One of the oldest burial sites of the Nubian kings, where pharaohs of the 25th Egyptian Dynasty, including King Piye, were laid to rest.

Al Kabir Mosque

The grand central mosque in the heart of Khartoum, an important spiritual center combining traditional and modern Islamic architecture.

White Nile Bridge

One of the oldest steel bridges in Sudan, connecting Omdurman with the capital Khartoum and used by thousands of commuters daily.

Amun Temple of Jebel Barkal

A massive temple complex at the foot of the sacred Jebel Barkal mountain, serving as the spiritual center of the ancient Kingdom of Kush.

Mahdi's Tomb

The impressive tomb of Muhammad Ahmad, the self-proclaimed Mahdi, featuring a distinctive silver dome that dominates Omdurman.

Khatmiyya Mosque

One of the most spectacular mosques in Kassala, nestled at the foot of the steep Taka Mountains, featuring a distinctive octagonal minaret.

Sudan National Museum

The largest museum in the country, housing a comprehensive collection of Sudanese history, including ancient Nubian artifacts.

Tabat Mosque

An architectural jewel in Gezira state, combining traditional Islamic patterns with local Sudanese craftsmanship.

Temple of Apedemak in Naqa

A remarkably well-preserved ancient temple complex in the desert, dedicated to the lion-headed Nubian god Apedemak.

Corinthia Hotel Khartoum

A luxurious five-star hotel with unique egg-shaped architecture, also affectionately known as the city's 'Macadamia Nut'.

Soleb Temple

One of the best-preserved Egyptian temples in Sudan, built by Amenhotep III and dedicated to the god Amun-Re.

Musawwarat es-Sufra

An extensive Meroitic temple complex famous for its labyrinthine corridors and countless elephant depictions.

Old Dongola Cathedral Ruins

The impressive ruins of ancient churches and monasteries in the capital of the medieval Christian Kingdom of Makuria.

Western Deffufa of Kerma

A massive and mysterious mud-brick structure that served as the main temple of the ancient Kerma civilization.

Pyramids of Meroe

An impressive collection of ancient Nubian pyramids that once served as burial grounds for the kings of Kush.

Musawwarat es-Sufra

A vast Meroitic temple complex in the desert, famous for its Great Enclosure and elephant carvings.

Sennar

Once the heart of the mighty Funj Sultanate, now known for its imposing dam on the Blue Nile.

Nature

Lake

Jebel Marra Crater

A volcanic crater lake in the Jebel Marra massif.

Lake

Kosti Lake

A lake on the White Nile near Kosti.

Erkowit

A mountain area in the east, known for its cooler climate.

Nubian Hills

An extensive hilly area between the Nile and the Red Sea.

Sabaloka Gorge

An impressive gorge on the Nile north of Khartoum.

Jebel Meidob

An isolated volcanic field in northwestern Sudan.

Jebel Shabluka

A rocky mountain area near the Sabaloka Gorge.

Taka Mountains

A striking granite mountain massif near Kassala.

Jebel el-Ain

A distinctive mountain massif in Kordofan state.

Jebel Uwaynat (Sudan)

The Sudanese part of the Jebel Uwaynat massif.

Jebel Dair

An isolated mountain massif in the Nuba Mountains.

Meidob Volcanic Field

A volcanic region in western Sudan.

Nuba Mountains

A range of hills in central Sudan.

island

Tuti Island

An island at the confluence of the White and Blue Nile in Khartoum.

Jebel Mimi

A mountain in the Darfur region.

More highlights

Sai Island Ruins

The island hosts prehistoric sites, ancient Egyptian temples, and remains of an Ottoman fortress.

Buhen

A massive ancient Egyptian fortress city, its remains now largely submerged in Lake Nasser.

Tombos

An ancient quarry at the Third Cataract of the Nile with inscriptions and an unfinished statue.

Sedeinga

Known for the temple of Tiye, wife of Amenhotep III, and numerous small Nubian pyramids.

Semna

An ancient Egyptian fortress that once protected the southern border of the Egyptian empire.

Banganarti

A major archaeological site featuring the remains of an important medieval pilgrimage church.

Mirgissa

An ancient Egyptian settlement and fortress at the Second Cataract, important for trade.

Pyramids of Nuri

An ancient necropolis with steep pyramids, where many Nubian kings were buried.

Ghazali Monastery

A highly well-preserved medieval Christian monastery in the Wadi Abu Dom region.

Uronarti

Another ancient Egyptian fortress on a Nile island near the Second Cataract.

Naqa

An ancient ruined city of the Kingdom of Kush with well-preserved temples.

Badi Ruins

The ruins of a medieval Islamic port city on the coast of the Red Sea.

Amara West

A significant administrative city of the New Kingdom in occupied Nubia.

Jebel Moya

A prehistoric archaeological site and cemetery in central Sudan.

agriculture

Gezira Scheme

One of the largest agricultural irrigation projects in the world.

relief

Kosti Ridge

A slight elevation near the city of Kosti on the White Nile.

agriculture

Wadi Halfa Fisheries

A hub for fishing on Lake Nasser near Wadi Halfa.