This new and unique tour designed by ex-military staff, is for those hardy souls who yearn for rugged off-road adventure in hostile deep desert terrain while touring spectacular desert, stunning oases and historical WWII sights.

Clients are driven in a ex-military Volvo jeeps or by special arrangement can drive their own vehicle. A typical tour set up would comprise of one Command Control Vehicle, one 6x6 truck with fuel, water, support equipment and staff for two to four tourist vehicles. Staffing would include a tour leader, medic, driver/mechanics, a cook, and two support staff. Bedouin style tented accommodation is provided. The route of around 2000km is set out below.

Day 1:

Start in Aswan or in Khartoum and fly to Dongola receive your vehicle and equipment. Drive to desert oasis where overnight.

Day 2:

Drive to Soleb via desert route, fish along the Nile River in area of Soleb. If possible watch Nile crocodiles from local boat. Overnight in Nubian compound.

Day 3:

Drive to the Salima oasis over a tough desert route of 280 km. Night stop at the oasis.

Day 4:

Drive 280km from Salima along WW II supply route to desert camp. Night stop in desert.

Day 5:

Drive on to the Sudanese side of Karkur Talh. Overnight.

Day 6:

A gentle day of exploring the area or rest.

Fellow Desert Travellers

Day 7:

Commence driving towards Nukhayla Oasis 360 km away. Dependent on the season and conditions this tour can be done in one day. Otherwise a night stop will be required halfway along the route.

Day 8:

Reserve day or stay at the Nukhayla Oasis and visit nearby oases.

Day 9:

Continue towards Al Atrun Oasis (120 km), then onwards towards the picturesque Gaab Oasis. Nightstop.

Day 12:

Drive on to Dongola and overnight outside Gaab.

Day 13:

Reserve day.

Day 14:

Drive to Dongola airport and fly to Khartoum or Aswan where overnight.

Day 15:

Return flight to the comfort of home.

For further details please contact:
Safari Sudan, PO Box 36, Khartoum International Airport, Khartoum 11111, Sudan
Telephone: +249 9 123 98468
Email: info@safarisudan.com