Khartoum is the capital of Sudan and a port at the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile Rivers.Many products such as food, beverages, cotton, gum, and oilseeds are processed in the city, manufactures include cotton textiles, glass and tiles.
Afriqiyah Airways Khartoum Flights
Outbound flights from London to Khartoum are operated twice a week every Monday and Friday, and the inbound flights are also operated twice a week only i.e every Tuesday and Saturday.
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Resturants and bars in Khartoum
Amwaj or Waves restaurant is one of the cleanest places to eat in Khartoum. It's a 3-storey building and is always busy with people from all walks. The patrons are mostly foreigners and the well-to-do Sudanese or the occasional locals. The service is OK and the portions of food is quite large (for me). You can order from a variety of meat dishes e.g grilled, roasted or steamed and you will get it with soup and a side of vegetables. Other than that you can order chicken, beef or lamb burgers. The prices are on the high side, SDG20 (US$10) for roast lamb and more for chicken. Quality wise, it is consistent and good.
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District guide
Khartoum (Arabic: الخرطوم Al-Khartum) is the capital of Sudan and is located where the Blue and White Niles merge to form the Nile. The huge, spread-out city is actually made out of three distinct cities - Khartoum, Khartoum North or Bahri, and Omdurman - which are divided by the Nile and its two arms. The Blue Nile flows between Khartoum and Bahri, the White Nile between Khartoum and Omdurman, and the merged Nile between Bahri and Omdurman. The confluence of the Blue and White Nile, known as Al-Mogran, lies just north of the bridge between Khartoum and Omdurman.
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Historical background
Ibrahim Pasha, the ruler of Egypt, founded Khartoum in 1821 as an outpost for the Egyptian army. The settlement grew as a regional center of trade, including the slave trade. Troops loyal to the Mahdi Muhammad Ahmad began a siege of Khartoum on 13 March 1884 against the defenders led by British General Charles George Gordon. The siege ended in a massacre of the Anglo-Egyptian garrison. The heavily damaged city fell to the Mahdists on 26 January 1885. Omdurman was the scene of the bloody battle on 2 September 1898, during which British forces under Horatio Kitchener defeated the Mahdist forces defending the city. In 1899, Khartoum became the capital of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. Several explanations have been offered for the design of the new, Anglo-Egyptian Khartoum. One is that Kitchener laid out the city's streets in a Union flag pattern as a symbol of British dominance. Another is that the grid system and diagonal streets of the city were designed to converge in a way that would allow machine-guns to sweep the town. However, there is no contemporary evidence to support either of these suggestions. When Sudan became independent in 1956, Khartoum became the capital of the new country.
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There are no ferry services between the three cities as they are well connected by road bridges. There is a ferry service between Khartoum proper and Tuti Island, a rural islet in the middle of the Blue Nile. In Khartoum, boats leave from the river bank along Nile Street opposite the Friendship Hall to the west of the city center. A ferry also runs between Tuti and Omdurman (except on Fridays)
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Fun Facts
Blue Nile Sailing Club. An alternative to Khartoum's hotels, on the river's southern bank just east of the confluence, the club often accommodates overlanders and accommodates tent camping on its grounds. The club is fenced, monitored, inexpensive and offers expansive river views. It is also home to a large gunboat that once belonged to Horatio Kitchener and now houses the club's offices. Hotel Africa. A cheap and not-so-cheerful hotel for those on a budget. No hot water, dubious cleanliness but only $40 per night. Africa Road - the Korean Restuarant is attached. (GPS / Google Earth co-ordinates 15°34'32.92"N , 32°33'1.01"E) Khartoum Youth Hostel. House no 66 / Street 47, Khartoum 2, +249 183480385 [3]. Opened in 2007 and part of Hostelling International this is the best option for non-camping travellers on a budget. Beds from 25SDG....
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Quick Facts
Note that a 5% tourism tax and 15% VAT may well be added to your bill - Khartoum's hotels are inconsistent in telling you about these taxes in advance, and (especially for cheaper hotels) inconsistent in paying this money to the tax authorities. Remember to ask if there are any hidden extras before booking.
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Did You Know?
Its best to prepare yourself to be alcohol free for your stay - there are places serving 'special tea' dotted around and non-alcoholic beers are available, but in general its more hassle than its worth to track down alcohol during a short visit. For long-termers however the market does exist - via diplomatic bags and other routes... apparently.
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