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Practical Information Visas Getting to Sudan Immunisations Travel Insurance Foreign Office Advice
At the time of writing of writing a visa is required by most nationals, including British and other European citizens. In the case of British nationals a visa can be obtained through the Sudanese Embassy in London. Prior authorisation will be required from the authorities in Khartoum, which our local representatives will help arrange. The process can take a minimum of one month.
Direct flights operate from London with the British Airways subsidiary, British Mediterranean. Other options include Lufthansa via Frankfurt or Egypt Air via Cairo. Sudan also has excellent connections to the Middle East, with Emirates, Gulf Air and Qatar Airways serving Khartoum, all with connections from European cities.
As with travel to most parts of Africa, we strongly recommend that you contact your Doctor’s surgery or a specialist travel clinic for up-to-date information, advice and the necessary vaccinations. We can recommend the Trailfinders Travel Clinic. For a visit of less than one month, almost certainly you will be advised to have immunisations against the following: Diphtheria and Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Meningitis and if travelling from certain other African countries, Yellow Fever. Anti-malaria medication will also be required and the use of a DEET-containing insect repellent is highly recommended.
We have a legal obligation to stress the absolute need to have adequate travel insurance, which should be taken at the time your trip is confirmed. These days there’s a huge range of options available and premiums have never been more competitive. Increasingly annual multi-trip policies offer good value for money, but you should compare the level of cover and the activities included with each policy. Please contact us for further details.
Many of our destinations are newly independent, taking their first steps on the tentative road of independence. Similarly some of our destinations are just recovering from years of civil unrest. For this reason, the British and other governments often issue warnings which effect travel to certain areas of our destinations. Common ‘no go’ areas include disputed borders, or ‘breakaway regions’ where there is still ongoing conflict. Of course, we take serious note of such advice and plan our tours accordingly, avoiding such areas. That is why a tour with Undiscovered Destinations will be one of your safest travel experiences despite the fact that your chosen country may be subject to a travel warning. And remember, we have first hand, recent experience of all our destinations, so just give us a call for an informal chat if you have any particular concerns. |
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