Sudan
2nd Edition
Published on 9. October 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-84162-206-4 (ISBN)
Description
Much has changed in Sudan since the first edition of this guidebook was published in 2005. Following the peace agreement that ended the civil war of 1983-2005, southern Sudan is newly accessible to adventurous travellers. Bradt's Sudan continues to be the only guidebook dedicated to this emerging destination. This new edition offers full coverage of the southern towns of Juba, Malakal, Wau and Rumbek, and provides information on recently demined driving routes. It also details the increasing hotel and restaurant options in Khartoum, and Sudan's developing wildlife tourism industry.
Reviews / Votes
'It may seem a strange time to be publishing the first guide devoted entirely to Sudan, but hardy travellers have long been discovering the wonders of Africa's largest country so this book is very welcome all the same. Despite the crisis in the currently inaccessible region of Darfur in the west of the country, the author optimistically includes it as well as creating a yearning to see the archaeological treasures of the ancient kingdom of Kush, explore the lmatong mountains, meet the bejewelled women of Kassala market and taste bush - a poor man's alternative to a bean stew.'The Observer
'Best and only dedicated guide to Sudan'.
Wanderlust magazine
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
ISBN-13
978-1-84162-206-4 (9781841622064)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Person
Paul Clammer is a freelance travel writer and has worked as a tour and trekking guide in countries from Morocco to Pakistan.
Content
Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 The Land and its People
Introduction, Climate, Geography, People, Religion, Culture, Natural History
Chapter 2 History
Approaches to Sudanese history, Ancient Sudan, Medieval Sudan, The Turkiyah, The Mahdiya, The Anglo-Egyptian Condominium, Sudan since independence
Chapter 3 Practical Information
When to visit, Planning an itinterary,Tour operators, Tourist information, Red tape, Sudanese embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Maps, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Responsible tourism
Chapter 4 Health and Safety
Travel insurance, Immunisation, Medical kit, Travel clinics and health information, Diseases, Outdoor health, Medical facilities, Safety
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 5 Khartoum
History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators and booking agencies, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Safety, Shopping, Other practicalities, Media and communications, What to see and do
Chapter 6 Khartoum to Atbara
Shendi, Meroe and the puramids, Naqa, Musawwarat es Sufra, Atbara, Ed Damer
Chapter 7 Karima and Dongola
Karima, Nuri, El Kurru, Ghazali, Old Dongola Dongola, Kawa
Chapter 8 Dongola to Wadi Halfa
Travel along the Nile, Kerma, West bank temples, Abri, Wadi Halfa
Chapter 9 Central Sudan
Kosti, Aba Island, Sennar, Wad Medani
Chapter 10 East Sudan
Kassala, Gedaref
Chapter 11 The Red Sea
Port Sudan, Excursions from Port Sudan, Scuba diving from Port Sudan, Suakin
Chapter 12 Kardofan
El Obeid, The Nuba Mountains, Babanusa
Chapter 13 Darfur
Background, Travel in Darfur, Nyala, El Fasher, El Geneina
Chapter 14 Southern Sudan
History, Safety in the south, Juba, Malakal, Wau, Yei
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Glossary
Appendix 3 Further Information
Index
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 The Land and its People
Introduction, Climate, Geography, People, Religion, Culture, Natural History
Chapter 2 History
Approaches to Sudanese history, Ancient Sudan, Medieval Sudan, The Turkiyah, The Mahdiya, The Anglo-Egyptian Condominium, Sudan since independence
Chapter 3 Practical Information
When to visit, Planning an itinterary,Tour operators, Tourist information, Red tape, Sudanese embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Maps, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Responsible tourism
Chapter 4 Health and Safety
Travel insurance, Immunisation, Medical kit, Travel clinics and health information, Diseases, Outdoor health, Medical facilities, Safety
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 5 Khartoum
History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators and booking agencies, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Safety, Shopping, Other practicalities, Media and communications, What to see and do
Chapter 6 Khartoum to Atbara
Shendi, Meroe and the puramids, Naqa, Musawwarat es Sufra, Atbara, Ed Damer
Chapter 7 Karima and Dongola
Karima, Nuri, El Kurru, Ghazali, Old Dongola Dongola, Kawa
Chapter 8 Dongola to Wadi Halfa
Travel along the Nile, Kerma, West bank temples, Abri, Wadi Halfa
Chapter 9 Central Sudan
Kosti, Aba Island, Sennar, Wad Medani
Chapter 10 East Sudan
Kassala, Gedaref
Chapter 11 The Red Sea
Port Sudan, Excursions from Port Sudan, Scuba diving from Port Sudan, Suakin
Chapter 12 Kardofan
El Obeid, The Nuba Mountains, Babanusa
Chapter 13 Darfur
Background, Travel in Darfur, Nyala, El Fasher, El Geneina
Chapter 14 Southern Sudan
History, Safety in the south, Juba, Malakal, Wau, Yei
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Glossary
Appendix 3 Further Information
Index