Visiting
Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus
Mukjar, west Darfur, Sudan
Photo: David Broska
Birding tours
There are no organised birding tours to Sudan.
Guides
There are no birding guides in Sudan.
Trip reports
You can download a comprehensive trip report here.
Logistics
Several foreign airlines fly into Sudan and Sudan Airways also operates scheduled international flights and has services throughout the country. Most of the major cities and towns in Sudan are linked by rail although rail travel tends to be slow and unreliable. A paved road exists between Khartoum and Port Sudan on the Red Sea but most of the roads are little more than dirt tracks made impassable after heavy rains. Travel is likely to be difficult and requires preparation in terms of permits and security checks. Care should be taken with the use of binoculars (permit not necessary) and cameras (for which a permit is required) near Government and sensitive sites such as bridges and airports.
Safety
Travel in some parts of Sudan is still risky in the south and Nuba mountains, even though there has been a cease-fire in the long-running civil war and a peace agreement is being discussed. At the present time there is still significant unrest in the Darfur region. The best advice is to check with your embassy before travelling to or around Sudan.
Other safety and health issues are no different from those in many African countries. Guidebooks, travel companies and websites provide much of the advice one needs, but key points warrant repetition here: (1) be aware of the risk of malaria and seek current advice, sleep in a sealed tent or under a net and take prophylaxis as recommended; (2) always ensure you have sufficient water and some method of purification (even if this comprises a pot and a campfire for boiling); (3) do not underestimate the danger of being in the sun for too long, ensure you use sun-block, drink plenty of water and wear a hat; (4) be aware of the risk of AIDS; (5) ensure that you take a reasonably-equipped first-aid pack with you including supplies of hypodermic and suturing needles. See the following 2 websites for safety and travel information: US Travel and UK FCO.
Last page update 28th May 2007
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