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When we set up the BBQ at a rather secluded area away from the dam, we still had all sorts of extra guests coming over to our camp. Old men, women with children, young boys and even the goats & sheeps magically appear. At first, we didn't want to give but eventually we gave them some food and water. Then they came back, stood around us and won't leave until they took our firewood. They even took our bag of trash & emptied it on the ground to collect the bag (so much for our efforts to preserve the environment). After giving them food, water & firewood, they started asking for money. So be prepared for this when you think you'll just have a relaxing weekend BBQ at the park. Later some people from the military guarding the dam area came by and advised us to watch our belongings. I don't know if that's needed because I think Khartoum area is one of the safest places I've been to
Updated Apr 26, 2006
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Be careful where you point your camera in Jebel Awliya. Don't take any photos of the dam (or at least, don't do it from the town), and don't photograph the military installments next to the dam. The soldiers on duty were friendly enough, and allowed one of us to take a photo of them standing on the dam, but without them in the photo, it is strictly "mamnoo'" (forbidden)...don't ask me, it is just Sudanese logic.
Written Nov 17, 2002
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The Jebel Al Awliya dam is protected by the military and therefore, it is advised not to take photos of the dam. I suppose it's fine to take pictures of the nearby banks
Written Apr 21, 2006
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Follow the White Nile south of Khartoum and after a few miles, you'll come to a "mountain" (rocky outcrop would be more exact, but this is flat Khartoum!) and a whopping great dam. The mountain is...
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The Jebel Aulia dam, just south of Khartoum, is a popular day out for the citizens of the capital. Because Sudan is so big there are very few places you can get to without spending hours in the car -...
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Because of the Dam,, which was built 1933-37 , this area has long been a military area, and photography of the dam is forbidden. It is also the site of one of the Duffaa Shaabi training camps. So be...
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