[28]Between J. Kon and Taiara there is now a more direct road,viâYasin (W. Lloyd, 1903), but water is said to be very scarce (More, 1904).[29]It is better to go to Bir El Wuz, N. of J. Um Durrag.—H. H. S. M.[30]There is.—H. H. S. M.[31]In October 1900 Captain W. Lloyd found several pools of water from 20 to 30 feet in diameter and 4 feet deep; probably rain-water.[32]There is a more direct road from Dilling to J. Gulfan, 26 miles.[33]There is an upper road which does not cross Khor Abu Habl at all. Distance by it much the same and it is more practicable in the rains. It passes W. of H. Gad El Kerim.
[28]Between J. Kon and Taiara there is now a more direct road,viâYasin (W. Lloyd, 1903), but water is said to be very scarce (More, 1904).
[28]Between J. Kon and Taiara there is now a more direct road,viâYasin (W. Lloyd, 1903), but water is said to be very scarce (More, 1904).
[29]It is better to go to Bir El Wuz, N. of J. Um Durrag.—H. H. S. M.
[29]It is better to go to Bir El Wuz, N. of J. Um Durrag.—H. H. S. M.
[30]There is.—H. H. S. M.
[30]There is.—H. H. S. M.
[31]In October 1900 Captain W. Lloyd found several pools of water from 20 to 30 feet in diameter and 4 feet deep; probably rain-water.
[31]In October 1900 Captain W. Lloyd found several pools of water from 20 to 30 feet in diameter and 4 feet deep; probably rain-water.
[32]There is a more direct road from Dilling to J. Gulfan, 26 miles.
[32]There is a more direct road from Dilling to J. Gulfan, 26 miles.
[33]There is an upper road which does not cross Khor Abu Habl at all. Distance by it much the same and it is more practicable in the rains. It passes W. of H. Gad El Kerim.
[33]There is an upper road which does not cross Khor Abu Habl at all. Distance by it much the same and it is more practicable in the rains. It passes W. of H. Gad El Kerim.
(NORTH-WESTERN SUDAN.)
By Captain H. Hodgson, February, 1903.
By Captain H. Hodgson, December 16 to December31, 1901.
By Captain H. Hodgson, February, 1903.
(Route during Rains).
Compiled from Various Sources, April, 1903.
(Distances only roughly approximate).
N.B.—During the dry season, merchants do not travelviâHobagi, as the hofra there is then dry. A considerable détour is made from El Amra to Elai, thence to Habisa, where there many wells, and thence to Bagbag Wells and Kajmar.
Major H. V. Ravenscroft, January, 1900.
Note.—There are only four places on this road which can be relied on for water at all times of the year, viz., Wabri, Abu Inderab, Gumr, and Gabra.
Compiled from Various Sources, April, 1903.
N.B. This is not the direct road, but water is obtainable more frequently. Distances only roughly approximate.
From Reports by Mr. Fowler, 1871, and numerous Officers of the Nile Expedition, 1885.
By Captain V. Bunbury and Viscount Sudley, March, 1897.
By Major Hon. M. G. Talbot, August, 1898.
General Remarks.Except for patches of sand, heavy for infantry and horses, the road is good throughout, with the exception of the Magaga defile. Though the road frequently changes from one bank to the other of the Khor Abu Dom, up whose valley it generally proceeds till it crosses the watershed into the Magaga basin, none of the crossings present any difficulty; but there is always the danger in the summer months of a spate caused by rain near the head.
Firewood and camel grazing are plentiful throughout, but there is practically no grass for horses.
As far as, and including, Kalas the road may be considered as having been traversed at the driest time of year.
N.B.—Party consisted of 1 Squadron (Cavalry), and 1 Company (Camel Corps).