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It is quite common to see families having a picnic by the Nile. As mentioned elsewhere it is not advisable to go into the water as bilharzia is to be found there,
However to sit by the water in the shade of the trees with a picnic, or even a barbecue is an enjoyable occasion.
Some of the fishermen may agree to take you out in their boats at a price.
Written Feb 16, 2011
Address: Beside the White Nile at Jebel Awlia
To the right of the bridge in Jabel Awliya there's a small bluish restaurant. It's more like one woman cooking your meals (specifically fish). It's an outdoor restaurant, you go there with family or friends to enjoy your meal while inhaling the fresh air of jabal awliya.
Written Jan 26, 2009
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The season between "winter" and summer is a great time for a picnic or BBQ at the banks of the Nile. At this time, the temperature is hovering around 30 deg C and the sky is clear. Drive across the dam to the other side and find yourself a spot, preferably under a tree, and have a picnic or start a BBQ. The scenery is serene and lovely. You can bring food from home or buy some fish from the fisherman at the dam
Updated Apr 2, 2006
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Jebel Al Awliya (spelled in many ways) is a town about 40km north of Khartoum. Nearby is a large dam (completed 1937) that is used to control the flow of the Nile to aid the Aswan Dam in storing water for summer cultivation in parts of Egypt. This is a popular spot for the locals and some curious foreigners who desperately need to get out of Khartoum but couldn't get a flight out. Don't expect souvenir stores or even a public toilet here. There are little huts along the Nile where you can buy fried fish or drinks but not quite what you think. Basically, the Jebel Awliya Dam is there for you to walk on, watch local fisherman catch fish with their nets or in their boats. If you're tempted by fresh fish, you can buy some at the dam and you'll have to bargain.
Be warned though, not to take any photos of the dams otherwise you will have to deal with the military guarding the site. Plus, I wouldn't advise you to walk across without water or a hat on a summers day lest you'll want to jump into the Nile to cool & drink to quench your thirst
Updated Apr 2, 2006
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