An island perfectly placed at the meeting of the two niles; the blue nile from Ethiopia and the white nile from Uganda. From the northern banks of the island, the nile river becomes 
one flowing together through the desert banks towards Egypt. Tutti Island is a picnic destination for local Khartoum families, university students or occasionally westerners looking to get away from the urban centre.
To reach this island there is a small ferry boat (costing about 10 cents) that shuttles people and goods across the 100m of nile river. Ferry boats are small skulls with a light shade cover fitting about 30 people, various goods, or small means of transport (motorcycle or bicycle), a driver and conductor who collects the money. 
Once on the other side, a pick-up truck must be arranged (and price bargain) to drive to the beach with a pick up for a few hours later. A decent price is about 4 USD roundtrip split between 10 people.
Benchs are added in the truck bed and a small metal cover built to protect from the sun. The ride is anything but comfortable with very little cushion over the bumpy roads.
Our picnic area is perched under a 
tall tree just on the other side of the little hill in the picture. Luckily it is beautiful facing the beach and the nile because there are few choices that offer enough shade to spread blankets with a view of the beach.
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