Sudan is found in North Africa; bordered by Egypt, the Red Sea, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Uganda, Central African Republic, Chad, Libya and Democratic Republic of Congo. Travel restrictions are in force in parts of the country, specifically the south, due to ongoing conflict and civil war.
Sudan's Capital of Khartoum
Khartoum is found in the north and is built where the Blue Nile and White Nile rivers converge. Subject to desert storms, dusty and congested, some travelers to Sudan spend a minimum amount of time here before moving on. Yet there is an amazing culture of hospitality and friendliness among the local people that is worth experiencing and the city is said to be one of the safest in Africa.
Museums and Sightseeing in Khartoum
The National Museum of Sudan contains artifacts from different times throughout Sudanese history. The temple of Buhen, originally built by Queen Hatshepsut and the temple of Semna originally constructed by Pharoah Tuthmosis III can be viewed here. Both temples were relocated to Khartoum upon the flooding of Lake Nasser, which was created as a result of the construction of the Aswan High Dam across the waters of the Nile between 1958 and 1970.