cmchangAug 22, 08 15:52
Hi cmchang - I've been in Khartoum in 2005 so things have must change a bit since then... but I can tell you that I liked very much the place. There are plenty of arabic courses and good teachers to learn arabic so you can easily start courses. Depending on your taste, you can have nice activities there. There was a swimming pool in a hotel where usually expatriates were going. There are also restaurants and expatriates events (the usual parties on saturday night, depends what you are looking for...).
At that time it was possible to go in the sundays markets but sometimes due to security, the advises were to stay at home.
More than the activities, the ambiance of Khartoum is very special - a mix of african, arabic and oriental cultures. Sudanese people are very nice and very welcoming, just be careful with the way you dress when you go out.
Hi cmchang - I've been in Khartoum in 2005 so things have must change a bit since then... but I can tell you that I liked very much the place. There are plenty of arabic courses and good teachers to learn arabic so you can easily start courses. Depending on your taste, you can have nice activities there. There was a swimming pool in a hotel where usually expatriates were going. There are also restaurants and expatriates events (the usual parties on saturday night, depends what you are looking for...).
At that time it was possible to go in the sundays markets but sometimes due to security, the advises were to stay at home.
More than the activities, the ambiance of Khartoum is very special - a mix of african, arabic and oriental cultures. Sudanese people are very nice and very welcoming, just be careful with the way you dress when you go out.
Delia, Aug 22, 08 16:06
I hope this helps... I wish you a very good stay there :)
I hope this helps... I wish you a very good stay there :)
Delia, Aug 22, 08 16:08
Well, Khartoum changed a bit since 2005... but generally its a secure city to live. You should know that its extremely hot in summers (well, 8 months!) and very expensive. Get ready to pay your coffee 6 US dollar and the entrence of the swimming pool 20 to 30 US dollars each time!! ;o) I loved Khartoum (lived there 13 months and have been there for other meetings) but many people have difficulties to handle... no place to go out dancing, drinlking, etc but if you have your own friends, you can make it yourself. Good luck and enjoy the sun... :D
Golareh
Well, Khartoum changed a bit since 2005... but generally its a secure city to live. You should know that its extremely hot in summers (well, 8 months!) and very expensive. Get ready to pay your coffee 6 US dollar and the entrence of the swimming pool 20 to 30 US dollars each time!! ;o) I loved Khartoum (lived there 13 months and have been there for other meetings) but many people have difficulties to handle... no place to go out dancing, drinlking, etc but if you have your own friends, you can make it yourself. Good luck and enjoy the sun... :D
Golareh
Golareh, Aug 23, 08 21:52
