Khartoum
Sudan
- Safety rating
- 2.8/10
- Best time to visit
- The cooler, dry winter months from November to February historically offered the most bearable weather.
- Population
- 6.0M
Overview
Sudan's capital sits at the dramatic confluence where the Blue and White Niles merge into one mighty river. A sprawling tri-city of markets, riverside views and the gateway to the pyramids of Meroë, it offers raw, off-the-map adventure.
Top attractions
The Nile confluence, the National Museum's Nubian treasures and the distant pyramids of Meroë are the region's highlights.
Getting around
Minibuses, rickshaws (tuk-tuks) and shared taxis traditionally served the city, though conditions are unpredictable.