Wadi Halfa - Atbara (600km) (Stage 19) Sudan - from Wadi Halfa, following the Nile through Akasaha, Delgo, El Khandaq, Ed Debba, Merowe, Abu Hamed to Atbara arriving on 6th April 2004 |
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South of Wadi Halfa the Nile swings in a large loop to the west, the main road takes the direct route south skirting the Nubian Desert and rejoining the river at Abu Hamed, but we follow the river road via Akasaha, Delgo, El Khandaq, Ed Debba, Merowe and Abu Hamed to Atbara. Atbara lies at the confluence of the Nile and the Atbara rivers and is famous for being the centre of all things to do with railways in Sudan; most of the town is based around the station. Architecturally, it is interesting,
as most rail workers' houses in Sudan are domed huts made from
brick, built by the British. Most towns have a cluster of these
huts, but Atbara is full of them. |
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After an overnight rest in Atbara, the rally drives on, following the river south towards Rabak.
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