"Red Sea Coast" Port Sudan by flynboxes

Port Sudan Travel Guide: 21 reviews and 104 photos

Sudan waterfront

I did it right this time for a change..went out to the coast at the end of my trip instead of the begining...a 12 hour bus ride from Khartoum and here I am along one of the least visited stretches of the Red Sea coast. For the most part Port Sudan is an industrial port with the passenger ferries headed in and out of Suakin about an hour South of here. On the other hand Port Sudan has an airport for those wishing to avoid the overland trip from Khartoum and it is where most of the dive boats are home ported. In fact for most tourists this is the most they see of Sudan as the often opt to avoid Khartoum all together. While there is no Club Med here there are a few nice hotels and two resorts up the coast if you are looking to escape to a secluded spot.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Few tourists
Cons:More tourists than in Khartoum
In a nutshell:A great escape from the interior of Sudan

Last visit to Port Sudan: Oct 2009
Intro Written Nov 14, 2009
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Reviews (4)

A Red Sea up and commer Hotels (2)

First of all please excuse some of my pics..not the best. The day I arrived it rained earlier in the day. The resort... more travel advice

Great bed in Sudan Hotels (2)

Wanted to stay at the Olympic Palace Hotel but for one reason or anther I ended up here. This place is probably the next... more travel advice

Fish Market Things to Do (1)

Port Sudan has a small fish market. This is a great place to get a preview of what you are going to see once you put on... more travel advice

Arrive by air or bus Transportation (1)

Most Europeans arrive by plane on Sudan Airways from Khartoum...they are not the most punctual in terms of being on time... more travel advice

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DAO Apr 15, 2011 at 1:47 AM

Hello. The visa for Azerbaijan was a nightmare - messed up my schedule completely. I did have a good time, but the guidebook was out of date. By here mean Tunisia? Nice place if you pay about $50 for a 2 day southern tour by bus. Worth every single penny.