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.

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

In Flight

Fellow Desert Travellers

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