WHAT IT’S LIKE TO SPEND ONE WEEK BACKPACKING THROUGH SUDAN

Travelling the World Solo
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Published : Feb, 2022
Entire Country
How to get there | Sites and attractions | Cultural Activities | Outdoor Activities | Nature and wildlife | Photography or video
Canberra | Meroë pyramids | Khartoum | Nubian carvings & art | get a Sudanese Sim Card | travel map | Karima | site details + expected costs | more pyramids in Sudan than in Egypt | El-Kurru -UNESCO Heritage site | Nuri pyramids | Atbara
When I first started travelling, I was quite excited to visit all the more famous places in the world. I wanted to go London, Paris, Rome, etc, which is what I did. I absolutely enjoyed those trips, but I quickly learned a few things about myself.
I do not enjoy the intense hustle and bustle that comes with enormous cities, the bad habits of other travellers can sometimes drive me batty and I am always happiest when I have a place all (or almost) to myself.
This has led to me seeking out some much more ‘off the beaten track’ destinations over the years – and these trips have absolutely brought me the most satisfaction and excitement.
So, about four years ago when I learned that Sudan was home to more pyramids than Egypt, it went straight to the top of my travel wish list...
I do not enjoy the intense hustle and bustle that comes with enormous cities, the bad habits of other travellers can sometimes drive me batty and I am always happiest when I have a place all (or almost) to myself.
This has led to me seeking out some much more ‘off the beaten track’ destinations over the years – and these trips have absolutely brought me the most satisfaction and excitement.
So, about four years ago when I learned that Sudan was home to more pyramids than Egypt, it went straight to the top of my travel wish list...