Jabal Kasala, Mountain peak in Kassala, Sudan.
Jabal Kasala rises 1,270 meters above sea level, featuring a distinctive flat-topped summit and steep rocky slopes that dominate the eastern Sudanese landscape.
The mountain has served as a geographical marker for trade routes between Sudan and Eritrea, guiding merchants and travelers through the region for generations.
The Hadendawa people of the region maintain connections to Jabal Kasala through traditional ceremonies and gatherings at its base throughout the year.
Visitors need permits from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs in Khartoum before accessing the mountain area, and November through February offer suitable climbing conditions.
The mountain belongs to a complex of 215 peaks in the Kassala Mountains, with a prominence of 748 meters from the surrounding terrain.
Location: Kassala
Address: Jabal Kasala، Sudan
GPS coordinates: 15.41250,36.42500
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:59
Sudan offers historical sites and natural landscapes for photography. The Meroe Pyramids, Nubian Desert and the Nile confluence in Khartoum provide diverse subjects. The temples of Soleb and Jebel Barkal, Kassala Mountains and the Red Sea coral reefs enable various photographic opportunities.
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