Places to visit near

El Matama

El Matama is a town in River Nile State district, Sudan of about 11,366 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit: 95 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage and 2 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Pyramids of Meroe and Nagaa.

16.7095° N, 33.3565° EPop. 11,366

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km104
Must-see2
Notable289
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Matama

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:09 pm

46 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave El Matama
  2. Ed Dihemaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Ed el Maryaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Ed Abu Ghbelviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Esh Shiteb el Aqharviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Ed el Barqaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in El Matama
Today’s loopEl MatamaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Matama?

Ed Dihema (viewpoint, about 7 km), Esh Shiteb el Aqhar (viewpoint, about 9 km), Ed el Dhima (viewpoint, about 9 km), Ed Abu Ghbel (viewpoint, about 12 km), Ed Umm Qorad (viewpoint, about 12 km), Ed Edesya (viewpoint, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of El Matama?

104 places on Spotwander: 95 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to El Matama?

Ed Dihema, about 7 km by road; Esh Shiteb el Aqhar (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to El Matama?

Ghaba, about 14 km by road; Great Enclosure (41 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from El Matama?

Start in El Matama, visit Ed Dihema, then Ed el Marya, then Ed Abu Ghbel, then Esh Shiteb el Aqhar, then Ed el Barqa, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

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