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uglyscot Says: The new bridge gives a direct route from Mek Nimir Street in Khartoum to Khartoum North, When on the bridge, other bridges that have sprung up to help ease traffic congestion can be seen. These all help movement between the three towns which used to be served only by the...
BorneoGrrl Says: Tuti Island has maintain a lifestyle which has been around for generations but with the advent of the new bridge, this patch of land may become the hottest property around. Situated in the heart of Khartoum and close proximity to Nile Avenue, I won't be surprised if new...
BorneoGrrl Says: Stepping into Tuti Island, you will find yourself in a different place than Khartoum. It is reminiscent of a small rural area with a small town but you can start to see the signs of change. Huge villas are under construction amongst the traditional houses with small lanes...
BorneoGrrl Says: Most of the land on Tuti Island is used for agricultural purposes and therefore, you can wander around some of these farms without any problems. It's a good escape from all the dust & monotonous color of Khartoum cityOur bajaj driver took us through some of these farms and...
BorneoGrrl Says: Since Khartoum is landlocked, you can't enjoy a day at the beach unless you come to Tuti IslandEach year, the the rivers rise and recede to reveal a little beach on the east side of Tuti Island. This normally occurs after the rainy season and during "winter". From the beach,...
yurxlnc Says: The making of red bricks can be seen all along the Nile. There is still a flourishing industry on Tuti Island.The bricks are made from a mixture of Nile silt, cow dung and water. This is aallowed to ferment for some time. Then the mixture is shaped into bricks, stacked up...
BorneoGrrl Says: After a day of walking around farms & "gardens", you'll probably want to stop and have some refreshments. Close to the ferry point (Omdurman side), there are several huts where tea ladies make hot drinks for you to drink & relax. For only SP0.50, you can sample a small glass...
BorneoGrrl Says: From the ferry point, you can hire one of these Bajaj to take you around the island. The three-wheeled vehicle may not look like much but it has gained my respect after bringing my friends & I through farms, lemon groves and uneven rough roads without any trouble. They are...
BorneoGrrl Says: Getting to Tuti Island is not difficult but right now, the only means of getting there is by using the public boats or ferry between Khartoum & the island. Each boat carries around 20 passengers, all squeezed in mainly because the boatmen try to make as much money in one...
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The making of red bricks can be seen all along the Nile. There is still a flourishing industry on Tuti Island.The bricks are made from a mixture of Nile silt,...
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Island Life in the Heart of Khartoum
Tuti Island is a crescent shaped island situated at the confluence of the White & Blue Niles, and is surrounded by the three major areas of Khartoum that are Khartoum city, Omdurman & Bahri. For 1½......
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Until very recently , a visit to Tuti Island was like stepping back into the past.The only way to reach the Island was by ferry from in front of the Grand Hotel or by boat. It lies at the junction of...
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Tuti always had its own identity , a typical Sudanese village on an island in the Nile. It is crescent shaped and causes the Blue Nile to form two branches on either side of it , then join again...
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