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The world's youngest country is home to one of Earth's largest animal migrations in Boma and the cattle-herding cultures of the Mundari β€” extraordinary, but not safe to visit now.

Visa required πŸ“… Best: β€” πŸ’΅ $110/day avg
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Capital
Juba
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Currency
South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
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Language
English
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Best time
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Visa
Visa required
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Avg daily budget
$50 – $400
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Safety
Do not travel (advisories)
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Main airport
Juba (JUB)
Overview

Why travellers love South Sudan

The white-ash Mundari cattle camps and the vast Boma–Bandingilo antelope migration are remarkable cultural and wildlife spectacles.

IMPORTANT: governments advise against all travel to South Sudan due to conflict. This page is for reference only.

Where to go

Top places in South Sudan

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Mundari cattle camps

Mundari cattle camps

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Iconic ash-covered herders.

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Boma NP

Boma NP

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A vast antelope migration.

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Juba

Juba

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Riverside capital on the Nile.

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Bandingilo

Bandingilo

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Migration and birdlife.

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Plan day by day

South Sudan itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Mundari cattle camps β†’ Boma NP β†’ Juba
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$250 – $2,000
1–2

Mundari cattle camps

Iconic ash-covered herders.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Iconic
3–4

Boma NP

A vast antelope migration.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Safari Β· Nature
5

Juba

Riverside capital on the Nile.

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Route
Mundari cattle camps β†’ Boma NP β†’ Juba β†’ Bandingilo
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$350 – $2,800
1–2

Mundari cattle camps

Iconic ash-covered herders.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Iconic
3–4

Boma NP

A vast antelope migration.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Safari Β· Nature
5–6

Juba

Riverside capital on the Nile.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City
7

Bandingilo

Migration and birdlife.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Nature
Route
Mundari cattle camps β†’ Boma NP β†’ Juba β†’ Bandingilo
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$500 – $4,000
1–3

Mundari cattle camps

Iconic ash-covered herders.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· Iconic
4–6

Boma NP

A vast antelope migration.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Safari Β· Nature
7–8

Juba

Riverside capital on the Nile.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City
9–10

Bandingilo

Migration and birdlife.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature
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Visa & entry

South Sudan visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa required
Allowed stay
Varies
Visa on arrival
Limited
eVisa
No
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa required
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Visa rules change frequently. A visa is required. IMPORTANT: governments advise against all travel to South Sudan. Do not travel until advisories change. Always verify with the official South Sudan immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

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Money

South Sudan budget guide

Budget

$50/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$400+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full South Sudan budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in South Sudan

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Mundari culture

Striking long-horned cattle camps.

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Great migration

Millions of white-eared kob.

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The White Nile

The river through Juba.

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Tribal cultures

Dozens of distinct ethnic groups.

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Sudd wetlands

One of the world's largest.

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