Khartoum

Top Places to Visit

Sudan National Museum

Sudan National Museum

Sudan National Museum Surprisingly impressive museum that has recently had a bit of a revamp. The large hall contains exhibits that rival those in the ancient ... more

Presidential Palace

Presidential Palace

A Presidential Palace is the official residence of the president in some countries. However, some countries do not call the official residence of a head of ... more

University Of Khartoum

University Of Khartoum

University of Khartoum (formerly shortened to UofK) (Arabic: جامعة الخرطوم) is a multi-campus, co-educational, public university located in Khartoum. It is the ... more

Top Places to Eat

Universal

Universal Amarat St. 27. Italian flavoured, offering pleasant al fresco dining, priced with the expat wallet in mind. (15°34'33.97"N , 32°32'42.82"E)

Hadramawt Restaurant

Hadramawt Restaurant. Khartoum 2 St 47 (west Souk Khartoum 2). Yemeni restaurant offering the traditionnal salta, fahsa, mandi, lahm hanith and fatah for desert...

Assaha Restaurant

Assaha Restaurant. Would be considered an excellent restaurant in any city, and a Jewel in Khartoum. Good atmosphere with professional and knowledgeable wait ... more

Top Shopping Places

Saad Gishra:

Saad Gishra:This is a covered market place, it is bahris main shopping market. Prices here can be a little higher then those in souq omdurman however it is much...

Afra Mall:

Afra Mall: Located on Africa Road in the southern suburb of Arkawet. Afra is Khartoum's and Sudan's only mall but don't expect too much. Afra is already ... more

Souq Arabi:

Souq Arabi: Located smack in the city centre, this is your classical chaotic market teaming with people. The market is divided in to several sections, each ... more

Souq Omdurman:

Souq Omdurman:: Very large Sudanese market. Most of the commodities are cheaper and vegetables and fruits are fresher than Souq Arabi. You can get handicrafts ... more

Al-amarat Centre:

Al-Amarat Centre: For visitors this is probably your best bet for tracking down imported foodstuffs and household items. Prices are high of course, but you are ... more

Top Activity Places

Concerts

Concerts. The sudanese music scene is active. Artists of the moment play live in clubs, mostly on week end evenings. Look for the arabic posters that dot the ...

Greek Club

Greek club. Khartoum 2, entrance off Mak Nimir Ave. The hideout of Sudan's greek community, it is open to the public and offers sports facilities (tennis, ... more

Weddings

Weddings. It is common for sudanese to hire star musicians to perform one or two of their favourite piece at wedding ceremonies. The footage of the performance ... more

Goethe Institute

Goethe Institute. Downtown, Al Mak Nimir St. Offers German courses, cultural events (music, art, litterature, conferences, movies). Ask for the program at: info... more