Khartoum Warnings Or Dangers Tips by BorneoGrrl Top 5 Page for this destination

Laptops coming into Khartoum Airport

This rule just came out in Aug 2006, that laptops or notebooks coming through Khartoum Airport can be retained and scanned for "unfavourable material" by customs. If you're already in Sudan and want to depart via Khartoum Airport, you will have to declare your laptop at departure in the airport in case you want to bring it back

UPDATE : I've noticed that the customs do not confiscate laptops at the airport anymore.

Sandstorm!!

Sandstorms are not cool, they disrupt flights, get sand in your eyes, mouth, basically everywhere. A sandstorm would cover everything in this fine red-brown dust which makes the scenery look like an old sepia photograph. It normally happens when there is a change of climate and in summer. Best thing to do is to stay indoors and avoid it when it happens

Get ready for the power failures!!

If you have stayed in Khartoum long enough, you will know that the electricity supply is not as reliable as you would like it to be. You will experience frequent power failures so you should bring a torchlight when you come here, and buy some batteries while you're at it. Batteries are available in Khartoum but like everything imported, they are not cheap. Also, it would be good to have an AVR (voltage regulator) with you especially when you charge your expensive electrical equipment e.g laptop because power surges often happen as well and that may wreck them

No photos please!!

Please be advised that you are not encouraged to take photos or video recordings of public places in Khartoum, especially "sensitive" areas e.g government buildings, bridges, airport. I don't know why but take it from me, I got hauled to the police station after taking pictures in town on my first week in Khartoum. If you still want to, try not to get caught :)