Getting There & Away: There is a host of minibus running between Suakin and Port Sudan (40mins, SDG5). From the bus station to the island, its just a 10-minute walk. Alternatively you can hail a rickshaw for SDG2. Halfway between Port Sudan and Suakin, there is a newly established Red Sear Free Trade Zone, as well as the Bashir Marine Terminals, Bashir 1 and 2 the ends of the long pipeline carrying oil from the South of Sudan. All three establishments are clearly visible from the road. Long distance buses are liable to drop you at the junction of the main highway. Its another 2km to the center of Suakin for which you will need a rickshaw.

Where to Stay & Eat: Accommodation options seem to be in as poor a state as the rest of Suakin;s infrastructure. The authorities don’t seem keen on allowing foreigners to stay in Sudan. In spite of travel permits stating permission hotels are reluctant to show rooms to foreigners. The options are El Amady by the harbor or Riad Al Salheen further away in the direction of the main highway with both costing around SDG10. Next to the causeway leading to the island is the Mistero Seafood Restaurant where the catch of the day is grilled ad served up with bread and a bit of salad (SDG10).