1.  Sudan is the biggest country in Africa, bordered by Egypt in the north, and Ethiopia and Eritrea in the south, and is one of the most pristine diving destinations on earth today. Although the last few years have been tattered by political unrest’s, these events are taking place far in the south, thousands of kilometers southward. Far away from the region of Port Sudan, where our cruise will departure and dives take place.
Sudan is one of the birth place of very ancient civilization and its mainly rural population is extremely welcoming and eager to meet with foreigners as they have been deprived for years of external contact, situation which is actually improving.
Sudan is home to pristine diving destinations all part of the Red Sea

The Nile, the longest river in the world (6,671 Km) runs through the country from south to north.

The capital, Khartoum is connected by air to practically every part of the world an all the most important airlines operate there as well as Sudan Airways. A flight of about five hours links Khartoum to Europe. It takes only two hours to reach most important points in the Middle East. The Connections within the country are provided by air, rail and road services, besides there’sOf course the Nile.

The Sudanese people are peace loving and friendly. The visitors to Sudan will find a variety of interests ranging from wild life to archaeology, from the Red Sea to folklore and handicraft. Visitors will also enjoy up to date accommodation and several other amenities.

The official language in Sudan is Arabic, but English is spoken widely throughout the country. The monetary unit is the Sudanese Dinar.

Weekly closing day is Friday. The climate is hot and dry from April to October, and pleasantly warm from November to March. The rainy season, in Khartoum is July an August. Sand Storms occur frequently from April to September.

3.  Sudan is full of interesting and exciting places travelers can visit, form archaeological to ecological sites, along with many interesting activities in many parts of Sudan.

One of the most interesting places in Sudan is the Southern Region (Capital Juba), which is characterized by green forests, open parkland, waterfalls and treeless swamps abounding with birds and wild animals such as Elephants, black & white Rhinoceros, Bongo, Common eland, Nile lechwe, Lesser kudu, Oryx bisa, Zebra, Crocodiles, Hippopotamus, Hyenas, Buffalos and the most extinct Shoebill.

The Jemez Tourist Village, situated in the heart of East Equatoria is considered of special interest owing to the abundance of game in that area.

The Red Sea, with the transparency of its water, the variety of its fishes and the charm of its marine gardens and coral reefs, is one of Sudan’s main tourist attractions. There are places like the busy Port Sudan, Suakin famous during the ottoman era, The Arous Tourist Village, at thirty miles north of Port Sudan. Erkowit at 1,200 meters above sea level is one of the most famous holiday resorts in Sudan.

4. Shopping in Sudan is one of the most exciting activities, as weaponry such as daggers and swords in leather sheaths, can be unearthed in the markets of Sudanese towns. Some local men still wear these as part of everyday attire, but this is becoming an increasing rare sight. As an exotic souvenir, these weapons are an interesting purchase.  

Among the tourist attractions there are the Oumdurman camel market and the Arab Souk (market) where the visitors may find every item of local handicraft form craved ivory and ebony to reptile skins, silver and gold jewellery too. One can even find giant ostrich eggs and a rich variety of handmade straw objects. A good selection of Sudanese handicrafts is to be found also in several shops in the center and in reception halls of most important hotels.

In the western region, in around the town of Mellit, Shoppers can find attractive carpets and some beautiful pottery.

Those interested in the world of wildlife and ecology will find the best purchases as ivory goods, stuffed crocodiles and purses made from crocodile skin which are on sale throughout the Sudan.  

Travelers could also find very exciting entertaining events such as Sudanese bands performing in larger towns, as Sudanese music is an interesting blend of Arabian and African, listening can be a pleasant experience. 

Sudan -- Language and Culture 

The official language of Sudan is Arabic, and English is also widely spoken.

Before the displacement caused by the civil war, the northern two-thirds of Sudan was an area of Islamic culture, while traditional cattle- raising customs remained strong in the south.