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Khartoum, Sudan

Top things to do in Khartoum

19 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Sudan National Museum
Museum4

Sudan National Museum

250 reviews

Explore Sudan's rich heritage at the Sudan National Museum in Khartoum, housing ancient artifacts and Nubian treasures.

University of Khartoum

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What is the most visited attraction in Khartoum?

Sudan National Museum draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Khartoum, with 250 of them, rated 4.0 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

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University of Khartoum

35 reviews

Sudan's oldest and largest university, located in central Khartoum along the Blue Nile.

Landmark
Landmark4.5

Khartoum War Cemetery

19 reviews

A serene Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery in Khartoum, honoring soldiers from both World Wars with beautifully maintained grounds and poignant headstones.

Park & nature
Park & nature4.5

Italian Tourism Co

15 reviews

A tour operator in Khartoum offering guided nature excursions to Sudanese parks and wildlife reserves.

Landmark
Landmark

Khartoum Memorial

A historic war memorial honoring soldiers who died during the 1884–85 Siege of Khartoum, located near the city center.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Khartoum Stadium

Multi-purpose stadium hosting football matches and large events in Khartoum.

Landmark
Landmark

El Mek Nimr Bridge

Major bridge over the Blue Nile, named after a 19th-century Sudanese leader.

Landmark
Landmark

Omdurman Bridge

Historic bridge spanning the White Nile, linking Khartoum to Omdurman with scenic river views.

Museum
Museum

National Museum of Sudan

Sudan's premier archaeological museum, showcasing artifacts from the Kingdom of Kush and ancient Nubia, including temple reconstructions.

Museum
Museum

Republican Palace Museum

A museum within the presidential compound showcasing Sudan's political history and artifacts from the colonial era.

Market
Market

Souq al Arabi

A bustling traditional market in Khartoum where locals and tourists alike shop for spices, textiles, and crafts in a lively, chaotic atmosphere.

Religious site
Religious site

St. Matthew's Cathedral, Khartoum

The seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Khartoum, a striking neo-Romanesque cathedral built in the early 20th century.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Sudan National Botanical Garden

A spacious botanical garden in Khartoum featuring diverse native and exotic plants, popular for relaxation and family outings.

Landmark
Landmark

Tuti Bridge

A bridge connecting Khartoum to Tuti Island, offering scenic views where the Blue and White Niles converge.

Religious site
Religious site

The Mahdi's tomb

A historic religious shrine and pilgrimage site in Omdurman, housing the tomb of the 19th-century Sudanese religious leader, the Mahdi.

Religious site
Religious site

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Khartoum

A historic Greek Orthodox church in central Khartoum, serving the Greek community since the early 20th century.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Tuti Island

A serene island at the confluence of the Blue and White Niles, offering lush greenery and a rural escape from the city.

Landmark
Landmark

Corinthia Hotel Khartoum

A luxury hotel with a striking curved facade, offering panoramic Nile views and upscale amenities in central Khartoum.

Religious site
Religious site

Al-Nilin Mosque

A modern mosque in Khartoum with striking twin minarets, known for its contemporary Islamic architecture.