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Current info on Aswan ferry & Sudanese consulate?
Does anyone have any current information about the schedule of the ferry from Aswan to Sudan? And can we just show up, or do we need to make a reservation or get the tickets in Cairo already? We are driving from Switzerland to Namibia and plan to make it to Aswan in one to two weeks.

Also, does anyone have current information about the opening hours/days of the Sudanese consulate in Aswan, and how long it takes for non-Americans (Swiss/Dutch/Australian) to get a visa?

Many thanks in advance!
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I owe you and email tonight on this.

THere isn't anything you can do in Cairo though...everything is on the ground in Aswan. I have some contact phone numbers and info on where stuff is though. Just need to pull it up on google maps and shoot you links. I'll get it to you this evening via FB.
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I owe you and email tonight on this.

THere isn't anything you can do in Cairo though...everything is on the ground in Aswan. I have some contact phone numbers and info on where stuff is though. Just need to pull it up on google maps and shoot you links. I'll get it to you this evening via FB.
We are doing the trip too, would appreciate if u can copy us the info too . Our fb is www.facebook.com/wheelwishers


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Just need to pull it up on google maps and shoot you links. I'll get it to you this evening via FB.
We also want to travel the east route down from december on.
Could you post here your info or/and the google link?
Would be very helpful for us too
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Did it a month ago.Ferry leaves on Sundays.best to book early as possible.I got on a week ahead but it was empty because of trouble.Our barge with vehicle left Monday but sometimes it leaves the Thursday before you.It helps as you don't have to wait 3 days in Sudan for it.
I used a fixer and can post his number if anyone needs, Sudan visa is easy in Aswan. Took us 2 hours if you have all papers ready.
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Thanks for the info, we ended up using a fixer in Aswan as well. Unfortunately we didn't make the ferry anyway since we got arrested at the Libyan-Egyptian border and deported Now I'm trying to get the car from the border to Aswan or Mombasa so I can continue the trip...
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@ Bjorn, sorry to hear that! What was the reason of all this? All the best!

@ Atlas, do you have contacts so we can book the ferry in advance?
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Hi, These are the fixers I used.
In Aswan Kamal 0100 5322669 he was very helpful though not very chatty !He sorted the booking out and did visas etc. He knows Mazar ,see below, and will call him for you.
I stayed at Adam's House about 10 kms out of town .Very quiet and peaceful Contact Mahommed 012 244 21767 or ask Kamal to call.It is on T4A maps.
There is a nice flat in town on the Nile too.Contact Galal 0100 601 6422.He is also a fixer.

In Wadi Halfa use Mazar +249 1223 80740 or +249 9110 75226 email mazarhalfa@gmail.com He is very nice guy and knows the ropes backwards.He can help with most things for overlanders eg repairs,parts etc.
Hope it all goes well.
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My fixer is Aswan was Tamer, +20 111 006 5671, temoo307@yahoo.com. Highly recommended for getting Sudanese visas and/or ferry tickets and anything else.
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Hi guys. I'm in Aswan right now. Ferry goes on Sundays. My bike left today wed. Motors could go anytime if there is someone willing to take them. Email Kamal at
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Location of Sudanese Consulate in Aswan
Hey! Does anyone know the current location of the Sudanese Consulate in Aswan?? I hear it moved at some point during the last year. Is this the current location, or the previous one? Thanks for you help!

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ms...1&source=embed

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Get visa for Sudan in Aswan Egypt and ticket for boat to Wadi Halfa - Sam Thomson World Cycle touring Photo Blog

Also what paperwork do we need to apply for the visa, in terms of how many passport photos and any other supporting documents? As we're going by bike, rather than overlanding in a vehicle, would the fixers be of any use to us? Can they in any way expediate the visa process from two days to say two hours, or get us a place on the ferry a mere day or two before departure, even if it's 'full' ?!

Thanks for your help!
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Turns out someone has posted the answer to my question today on the Lonely Planet Thorntree forum!

Sudanese visa in Aswan, changed location Consulate - Lonely Planet travel forum

Thanks anyway!
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Sure any time here is my email bikerbsa@gmail.com ask what ever you want be glad yo help

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Sure any time here is my email biketbsa@gmail.com ask what ever you want be glad yo help

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Hello,

I will be arriving in port of Damietta mid february and then cross egypt towards the south. Tried to send you an E-Mail but it returned (mail error). Could you please provide a working e-mail-address? Thank you very much...

Some of the questions I have to you are maybe also interesting to other travellers and therefore will post them here:

1) I will be arriving with UN RoRo Ferry from Turkey but only the car can go on the ferry. Passengers need to fly. Do you know if I have to handle the vehicle keys to somebody else who will drive the vehicle on and off the UN RoRo ferry or can I do that by myself?

2) How long do you think it will take to get the vehicle out of the port and to clear everything?

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Hello loertle the car will be in a ware house driven by shipping agent drivers its his responsibilty here is my phone number 01001946508 here is my e mail bikerbsa@gmail.com Iam Ahmed

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