Major city · Sudan
Kassala
Spend 1–2 days in Kassala; bus from Khartoum 7 h, permit required at city entry.
Kassala is a market town on the Khartoum‑Port Sudan highway, known for fruit gardens, lively souqs and coffee on Taka Mountains. A short stay lets you see the tomb of Seyyid Hassan, the souqs and enjoy local coffee and fruit juices.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SDG
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain)
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, flood risk)
- Airport
- KSL
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kassala999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kassala, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars and Sudanese pounds in cash carry most payments: see Insurance & payments above.Sudan-wide
- SafetyTravel is possible but security checks are strict; follow permit rules and avoid riverbanks in rain.
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 ambulance
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKSL Kassala Airport (Domestic flights, limited service).
- Getting aroundInter‑city buses stop at Souq ash‑Sha'abi; local minibuses and taxis serve the town centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (jebbana) at a Totil caféSDG 200–400
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))checkSDG 300–500
- Budget bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomSDG 3,000
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomSDG 5,000
- High-end bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomSDG 8,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SDG 1,500 · Mid SDG 2,500 · High SDG 4,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KSL Kassala Airport (Domestic flights, limited service)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Feb
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Mar
Best
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Apr
not flagged
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
May
not flagged
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Jul
Avoid
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
Aug
Avoid
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Sep
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Oct
Best
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Nov
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Dec
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kassala: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Apr
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Jun
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Jul
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Aug
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Sep
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Oct
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Nov
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Inter‑city buses stop at Souq ash‑Sha'abi; local minibuses and taxis serve the town centre. No rickshaws. Walk to souqs and mountain cafés.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Taka Mountains Nature Preserve
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Local minibus or taxi from town centre, about 15 min
Half‑way climb takes ~1 h; summit needs equipment.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hipton Hotel
Behind Al‑Mowgif al‑Aam bus station; basic but accepts foreigners.
Safa Hotel
Near bus station; modest facilities.
Bashair Hotel
Close to central bus square; basic rooms.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- SDG 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- SDG 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- SDG 4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room1 × 1 night × SDG 3,000 | SDG 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × SDG 1,500 | SDG 3,000 |
| Khartoum → Kassala bus (reserved seat)2 × SDG 12,000 · check | SDG 24,000 |
| Permit fee2 × SDG 0 · free (check) | SDG 0 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × SDG 2,500 · check | SDG 5,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SDG 5,250 |
| Trip total≈ SDG 20,130 per person per day, bed included | SDG 40,250 |
2026 estimate in SDG; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (jebbana) at a Totil café | SDG 200–400 |
| Fruit juice (mango, guava) | SDG 150–300 |
| Taxi within town (5 km)check | SDG 300–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- A permit is checked at the city entrance; obtain it in Khartoum or at the Permits Office in Kassala (free, 5 min).
- During the rainy season the Gash River can flood; avoid riverbanks then.
- Security police may direct foreign visitors to specific hotels.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance
- 999
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Emergency
- Police999
- Ambulance999
Embassy
Check your government’s travel advice; Sudanese consular services are limited.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Khartoum → Kassala bus (reserved seat): about SDG 12,000, 7 h (check)
- Taxi town centre → Hipton Hotel: ≈ SDG 300–500
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
- قهوة من فضلك — Can I have a coffee? (qahwa min fadlik)
- أين محطة الحافلات؟ — Where is the bus station? (ayna maḥaṭṭat al-ḥāfilāt?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kassala. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain) · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, flood risk)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Secure permit before arrival; keep a copy for re‑entry.
- Base in Hipton or Safa for easy bus access.
- Plan mountain walk early in the day to avoid heat.
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