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Khartoum by taxi
Khartoum by taxi
These come in three flavours; bright yellow and often beaten up Toyota Corollas Model 1977, small 6 seater minivans, and modern comfortable air conditioned metred cabs (operated by LimoTrip 00249 183 591 313 or [email protected] - rates are reasonable by meter only and saves the haggling; the cabs are also radio controlled). Apart from metered taxis, taxi drivers always overcharge the foreigner and SDG 10 is the usual starting price for negotiations for short trips around town.
Fair 'foreigner' prices for taxis are roughly:
SDG 5 within Khartoum 1 (central Khartoum)
SDG 5-10 Khartoum 1 to the airport / Amarat / Khartoum 2
SDG 10 to Riyadh or Afra Mall
SDG 15 from Riyadh to Khartoum
Crossing the river will usually double the price. From the city center, they may ask for SDG 15-20 to go to Afra Mall. To get the 'Sudanese' fare, you need a bit of luck and be prepared to walk away when drivers refuse to drop to a reasonable price. Remember that petrol is around SDG 7 a gallon so drivers can make a profit even on a SDG 2 fare.
Finally be aware that most taxi drivers speak no English, can't read maps, and often can't read Arabic either; they often even have little idea about Khartoum's geography, especially about other parts of the city to where you pick him up.
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