sudan-jeddah crossing
Hi, we posted questions about this and here are some of the answers we had- we're still in the uk and our plans have changed that mean no longer need to cross from sudan to Jeddah. The 3 responses below were fairly recent but there are no specific contacts so they may not be that helpful...
'we are two Belgian travellers who are now in Khartoum trying to get our Saoudi visas and informing about these ferries. Apparently ferries sail three times a week (monday, wednesday and saturday at 5 p.m.)from Suakin and yes, you can take a car without much problems. Our van is 3.25meter high however, and i still don't know if that is a problem.
If you're an unmarried couple you have a problem as the Saudis will not grant you visa.
I hope this info is usefull. Take care'
'According to my information there is a ferry every day, but not run by the same company, so check before you buy your ticket. Departure is around 5 pm, you have to enter the port and start formalities at 1 pm, it takes time...'
'You can get a visa for Jordan and a Saudia Arabia in one day in Khartoum. I heard that the ferry is expensive but I do not know the exact price'
Good luck with it!!
Jemma
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