Sudan: Lost Kingdoms of the Nile

In Sudan, between the Second and Sixth Cataracts of the River Nile, a stunning treasure trove of exceptional antiquities waits to be discovered. This privately guided tour will take you on a Sudanese adventure that will appeal equally to the explorer and those who relish discovering ‘lost’ worlds. From the enormous and mysterious Deffufas of the Kerma Culture; to the tumbled ruins of Egyptian temples that are slowly being engulfed by sand; and the stunning pyramids, temples and rock-cut tombs built by the Pharaohs of Kush, this tour offers a veritable feast of experiences. Along the way you will be able to watch the sunset from the top of sacred Jebel Barkal ( ‘home’ of god Amun); spend two nights in the vicinity of the spellbinding pyramids of Meroe; and explore the Fourth and Sixth Cataracts of the Nile in a small boat. What makes this privately guided tour of Sudan very special is that it will take you right off the beaten track up into the wilds of Upper Nubia - one of the most pristine and magical areas of the country. While based in beautifully located camps you will be able to stroll amongst the curious beehive shaped qubbas of Old Dongola, explore remote Sai Island where crocodiles still bask on the river banks, discover the evocative ruins of Soleb - Sudan’s best preserved Egyptian temple, and gaze down onto the Third Cataract of the Nile for what is quite possibly one of the finest views in Africa.