Through the desert of the Black Pharaohs  12 days in Nubian-the unknown land Sudan - 12 days The highlights of this trip,  Temples and pyramids Nubian villages, deserts and cultural experience along the banks of the Nile, from the Capital Khartoum to high north of the Sudan, once stretched throughout Nubian? desert.  With our experienced  Drivers and Guides, we would therefore like to take you on a discovery tour that leads from the  capital Khartoum by vast desert landscapes, colorful Nubian villages, markets and Bazaars of the most ancient temples, ruins and tombs along the Nile. All trips are conducted by off-road vehicles.

Arrival  - Khartoum

Arrival in Khartoum, meeting and assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel, overnight.

1. Day: Khartoum
After breakfast city tour in Khartoum.  Visit the Ethnographical Museum then the house of khalifa  and the Mausoleum of Mahadi. After that proceed to National Museum housing the salvaged temples of  Upper Nubian and the frescoes from the cathedral of  Faras .Lunch in a local restaurant. Afterwards Back to hotel, overnight. (B/L/-)

2. Day: Khartoum – Omdurman - Naga
In the morning drive to the ancient cultic centre of Naga with the meroitic temple of Amun, the Roman chapel and the lion temple. Tent overnight in Naga. (B/L/D)

3. Day: Naga - Musawwarat - Meroe
Proceed to Musawarat as-Sufra 20 km, an extensive temple area with rare elephant depictions. Afterwards continue to  Meroe. Visit the largest pyramid cemetery of the Nile valley – dozens of black pyramids rise from the desert sands. Tent overnight in front of the pyramids of Meroe. (B/L/D) .

4. Day: Meroe - Damer - Bayouda Desert- Deir Ghazali
In the morning opportunity to take a stroll and photograph the pyramids. Then drive to El Damer 100 km, crossing the Nile to Umm Tuyur on the west bank. Afterwards the route leads through the Bayouda desert for 270 km, Tent overnight near Deir Ghazali.(B/L/D) .

5.  Day: Deir Ghazali – Nuri - El Kurru - Gebel Barkal
Visit to the ancient monastery of Deir Ghazali, then drive to Nuri, 25 km. Visit the cemetery containing the pyramids of the 26th dynasty, among them that of Pharaoh Taharqa. Afterwards drive to Karima and crossing the Nile to visit the necropolis of el-Kurru, 18 km. The subterranean tomb of King Tanwetamani is decorated in the classical pharaonic style. Drive to Jebel Barkal, 18 km. and tent overnight. (B/L/D).

6.  Day: Jebel Barkal –El-Nekheila  desert -  Kerma
Ascent to Jebel Barkal and afterwards visit to the great temple of Amun of Napata dating back to the 12th century B.C. The temple was the most important religious centre of Kush. Then crossing the desert from El Nekheila to Kerma 250 km. Tent overnight (B/L/D) .

7.  Day: Kerma – Messaida - Soleb
Drive to Kerma, capital of Upper Nubia during the 3rd and 2nd millenium B.C. The "Diffufa", large mud brick constructions slightly younger than the Giza pyramids. Drive to the village of Kerma for provisions, then proceed to Messaida, 18 km, and visit an old Christian chapel. Drive north through colourful Nubian villages  passing Delgo to  Wawa. Overnight in the Nubian house. (B/L/D) .

8.  Day: Soleb – Sdeinga – Sai - Soleb
 Crossing the Nile to visit the temple of Soleb, a Nubian copy of the temples of the Egyptian New Kingdom, with pillars reminiscent of Luxor temple. Drive to Sadeinga, 18 km and visit to the temple dedicated to Queen Teje, the mother of Akhenaten. Afterwards boat trip to the island of Sai, 40 km, with settlement ruins from old Nubian, Pharaonic and Christian times. Afterwards return to Soleb. Overnight in the Nubian house. (B/L/D) .

9.  Day: Soleb – Sesebi – Sebu - Tumbus
Turn back 60 km to Delgo then crossing the Nile by boat to Sesebi, a military outpost of pharaoh Akhenaten and 30 km drive to the 3rd cataract. Photo stop at the rapids and 50 km drive to Tumbus, passing prehistoric rock inscriptions near Sebu. Visit to hieroglyphic inscriptions and a recumbent statue of King Taharka in the granite quarries. Tent overnight near Tumbus. (B/L/D)

10.  Day: Tumbus – Kawa - Old Dongola
Drive from Tumbus to Kerma to buy provisions, then on to Kawa  to see the sand-covered temple ruins. Afterwards proceed to Old Dongola, tent overnight. (B/L/D).

11.Day: Old Dongola - Jebel el Hosh
The morning is spent exploring Old Dongola, formerly Christian and later Islamic capital of Nubia. Afterwards drive through the Bayouda desert towards Omdurman. Tent overnight near Jebel el Hosh. (B/L/D).

12.  Day: Jebel el Hosh - Omdurman – Khartoum
After breakfast opportunity for a stroll; afterwards return to Omdurman Market. Arrival in the afternoon. Time to rest until transfer to Khartoum  airport. (B/L-D).
 Departure
Transfer to Khartoum airport and departure .
 

Included:

• All transfers and sightseeing according to program with modern vans or 4x4
• All entrance according to program
• Routing permits
• Photo permits
• 3 Hotel overnights in Khartoum in 3*superior Hotel
• 2 nights at private Nubian homes
• Remainder of nights in 2Persons-Tents
• Full board safari-style during jeep safari incl. mineral water, tea and coffee
• Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, cooking equipment)
• English, French and Italian. speaking guide

  Not included:

• International flights
• Entry visa for Sudan
• Passport registration .
• All kinds of insurance.
• Personal expenses.
• Drinks with meals at hotels.
• Tips for guide and drivers.

NB. Routing may change depending on local circumstances!