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South Sudan Tours - The African Encounters
South Sudan Tours
South Sudan is a naturally endowed landlocked gem filled with adventures and exhilarating activities ready to be uncovered. South Sudan tours lead you on a fun filled journey of discovery as you visit South Sudan cultures and tribes like Nyakuron Cultural
Center and the famous Mundari tribe of South Sudan, a small ethnic group with almost only 100,000 people left. South Sudan safaris and trips are packed with incredible encounters as you navigate through national parks like Boma, Nimule and Bandigilo
home to numerous wildlife animals and vegetation species and get immersed in the exploration of attractions like the White Nile, Mount Kinyeti and Imatong.
South Sudan is an epitome of African tourism attracting visitors from all over the world who come because of the country’s rich wildlife and untouched traditional culture that is hard to be found elsewhere in the world. With the various ethnic tribes in South Sudan, the people are very welcoming to foreigners who visit their country.
The country is still developing having received its independence just recent, this means that most of the services throughout the country are still developing. This basically means that you need to be aware of the situation as you choose to visit South Sudan
and why you need to hire a local tour operator. When travelling to South Sudan, you either have to use air transport which is through Juba airport or to travel by land using road transport through various land borders from any of the neighboring countries.
It is however advisable that you use air airport when arriving in the country to avoid any entry disturbances. When using road transport, ensure that you carry all your documents as the country has various police check points enforcing the same.
Why you should visit South Sudan?
South Sudan is a country with a strong traditional culture that is seen through the different ethnic groups across the country. They celebrate their culture through different activities such as wrestling, cattle markets, which are good things to experience when
you visit the country.
South Sudanese people are welcoming hence some visitors do camp near the community villages, meet with the local elders among others. This gives one an actual feeling of real African Culture which is seen to be on the way to its extinction in most parts of Africa. English is taught in schools and also the official language which creates no worries for language barrier. For visitors who speak other languages, some tour guides are fluent enough to communicate in different languages like French, Spanish, German, among others.
As a developing country, South Sudan gains income to from the tourism industry to develop the infrastructure and provide better services to the local people. Therefore, by visiting the country, you are not only enjoying an adventurous holiday but rather also
making a contribution to better the livelihoods of the local people in South Sudan.
Through your visit in South Sudan, you could need the services of local people such as purchasing foods and drinks, local art and craft, which also is a contribution to the development of the country.
As much as South Sudan is the youngest in the world, it has spent most of the time facing internal wars that forced many people to flee the country. The country is now getting to its feet with serious developments and investments seen from the different mushrooming urban towns and cities across the country.
What to do and see in South Sudan.
There is so much to see and do while in South Sudan. The country receives visitors from different countries all over the world who come for wildlife safaris with the different national parks such as Boma National Park, Southern National Park, Shambe National
Park, Bandingilo National Park, Kidepo Game Reserve, the Sudd wetland among others.
Birding is also a famous activity in South Sudan due to the massive forests and marshlands that lay in different parts of the country.
The Nile River which is the longest river in the world flows through South Sudan from the South to the North leading to a very big swampy region referred to as “the Sudd”. The Sudd is Africa’s largest wetland and the world’s largest tropical wetland.
Is it safe to visit South Sudan?
You should be aware that there are still cases of insecurity in the country more so in parts outside the cities. This should however not stop you from taking a tour in South Sudan since these incidences are minimal and not targeting tourists at any moment.
The country has heavy police deployment within the big cities since there are investments developing over time.
With the developments coming up, accommodation facilities have also greatly improved mostly within the cities with prices and services that are affordable to all kinds of visitors.
In as much as insecurity shouldn’t be a serious concern, it’s important to book a South Sudan tour through a professional local company with much knowledge and experience about the places that you hope to visit while in South Sudan.
Getting to and transport around South Sudan.
South Sudan being a very young country, the most common and convenient means of transport through the country is road transport. The roads outside the cities are not good enough which means you will need strong 4×4 vehicles if you are to navigate through remote areas.
Air transport is also possible but not very popular. Some visitors can choose to charter planes to different parts of the country but this is quite expensive. When entering South Sudan, you are advised to use air transport through Juba Airport however you can also use land borders.
Even when you decide to enter South Sudan through the borders, ensure you carry the necessary documents allowing you to stay within the country as a tourist.
Food.
There is nothing to worry about their cuisine as it’s not complicated at all. The staple food in South Sudan is porridge which is made from sorghum, corn and maize, pancakes and bread. Aside from that, the restaurants and hotels prepare international foods which cuts across many countries leaving you with no worries at all. The country is also stocked with locally and internationally brewed wines, whiskies and beers.
Languages in South Sudan.
South Sudan as a country has many languages spoken based on the ethnicity of the people. English is however the official language which is also taught and used in schools. Arabic is also common and used by mostly the Muslim as well as their respective local languages.
Currency.
South Sudan uses South Sudan pounds as a means of exchange across the country.
When visiting the country, it’s therefore important to have some of the local currency for easier access of some services since credit card machines are mostly used in the cities and not anywhere ese.
Where to stay on a South Sudan Tour?
The people of South Sudan are quite welcoming and respectable to visitors which will give you the utmost African tour experience. There are different hotels in the cities mostly Juba capital that range in different categories and prices. But rest assured they are very affordable by every visitor. Hotels range from high-end, midrange and budget options. These hotels offer world class amenities and services including delicious intercontinental cuisine, African traditional music, health clubs, spacious rooms, fast internet, all for creating a remarkable experience.
