2nd Section - Khartoum to Addis Ababa

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From the city of Khartoum to the border of Ethiopia, you will pass through the “bread basket” of the Sudan. The countryside gradually changes as you cycle towards Ethiopia and you will also witness the transformation from the Arabic Muslim world of northern Africa to the more tribal and traditional nature of the Horn of Africa.

Once in Ethiopia, the ride of your life begins. Ethiopia contains some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. This section will challenge your body more than any other section due to the high altitude riding. However, there are many interesting stops throughout Ethiopia such as Lake Tana where you can visit ancient monasteries and visit the Blue Nile Falls.

15 Days - 1,572km

From a cycling standpoint, the highlight of this section will be the Blue Nile Gorge, an 1800-meter precipitous descent and ascent over a crumbling road that will test the mettle of cyclists of any calibre. Once you have conquered the Blue Nile Gorge, the beautiful rolling hills of central Ethiopia will whiz by as you cycle along a newly paved road into the capital city of Addis Ababa. The descent from the surrounding hills of Addis into the downtown core will be an experience you will not soon forget. - Tour d'Afrique