South Sudan is a travel destination in Middle Africa. Its capital is Juba. August and July are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in South Sudan
Boma National Park (natural, Jonglei) — Enormous park in south-east — host to one of Earth's greatest wildlife migrations: 800,000+ white-eared kob and tiang antelope streaming across the plains seasonally.
The Sudd Wetlands (natural, Lakes) — One of the world's largest tropical wetland and freshwater ecosystems — vast papyrus swamps on the White Nile supporting shoebill storks, hippos, and Nile crocodiles.
Nimule National Park (natural, Eastern Equatoria) — South Sudan's most accessible park on the Uganda border — elephants, Uganda kob, oribi, and hippos on the Albert Nile, with Fola rapids and granite boulders.
Juba Cathedral (landmark, Central Equatoria) — One of Africa's youngest nations' largest churches — massive white dome visible across the Nile, a symbol of hope and resilience built after the 2011 independence.
Southern National Park (natural, Warrap) — Remote savanna park near the DRC border — elephants, giant eland, roan antelope; visited only by the most adventurous travellers with private organised expeditions.
Juba Nile Bridge (city, Central Equatoria) — The symbolic crossing of the White Nile through the capital — bustling riverside with fishing canoes, riverside bars, and views across to the west bank at sunset.
Bandingilo National Park (natural, Jonglei) — Part of the Boma-Badingilo ecosystem — second largest antelope migration on Earth traverses this park twice annually; giraffe, buffalo, and lions present.
Juba Town Market (city, Central Equatoria) — Colourful central market in Africa's newest capital — a vibrant mix of South Sudanese, East African, and diaspora traders; sorghum beer, leather goods, handmade crafts.
Imatong Mountains (natural, Eastern Equatoria) — South Sudan's highest range rising to 3,187 m — cool misty forests with colobus monkeys and highland birding; remote but reached via Torit town with 4WD.
Luri East Ostrich Farm (natural, Central Equatoria) — World's largest wild population of ostriches and ground-nesting birds on the grasslands east of Juba — community-guided birding and savanna walks at sunset.