Travel advisory · South SudanGovernments advise against all travel to South Sudan.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- 50 km strip along the Sudanese border · avoid all travel · Spain, Italy
- Central Equatoria · avoid all travel · Spain, Italy
- Jonglei · avoid all travel · Spain, Italy
- Upper Nile · avoid all travel · Spain, Italy
- Western Equatoria · avoid all travel · Spain, Italy
- Yambio · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy
Also named by one government: Eastern Equatoria (Italy), Northern regions (Italy), Rest of South Sudan outside Juba, Wau, Yambio and Aweil (France), Unity (Spain), Western Bahr el Ghazal (Spain), Aweil (France), Border area with Central African Republic (Italy), Border area with Democratic Republic of the Congo (Italy), Juba (France), Nzara (Italy), Outside Juba (Spain), Tambura (Italy), Wau (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Do not travel | May 17, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Reisewarnung: Vor Reisen nach Südsudan wird gewarnt; deutsche Staatsangehörige werden zur Ausreise aufgefordert | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Formellement déconseillé, sauf la capitale et Wau, Yambio, Aweil (level 2) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Boma National Park
Boma is a remote park in eastern South Sudan, home to antelope and other grazing wildlife. Getting there takes careful planning and the right season.
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Boma National Park lies in Jonglei State in eastern South Sudan, close to the border with Ethiopia. It is one of the country's large protected areas, where antelope and other grazing animals roam across open grassland and woodland. Wildlife is the reason to go. It suits travelers who are ready for a long, basic trip with few facilities.
Expect remote travel. Roads are rough, facilities are minimal, and access changes with the rains, so the dry season is the usual window for a visit. Book through a licensed operator, since independent travel is not practical. Check your government's current travel advice and security situation before you book, and arrange transport, permits and a local guide in advance. Plan at least several days, because distances are long and most of the trip is spent on the road.
Boma National Park in five
- Get a South Sudan visa before you bookMost visitors need a visa for South Sudan, and it must be in hand before you travel to Juba. Confirm the requirements with the South Sudan embassy or consulate that covers your country.Visas and entry
- Book a licensed operator for the parkIndependent travel to Boma is not practical, so park access is normally arranged through a licensed operator working with the South Sudan Wildlife Service. Ask the operator to confirm your permits in writing.Tours and tickets
- Carry enough cashCards are rarely accepted, so bring all the cash you need for the trip. Bring banknotes in good condition and count your money before you travel.Money and costs
- Set up an eSIM and offline mapsMobile signal is patchy or absent across most of Boma, so download your maps and permit copies before you leave Juba.Phones and eSIM
- Insure for medical evacuationMedical care near Boma is basic, and getting out by air can take time. Check that your policy covers evacuation from remote areas of South Sudan.Travel insurance
Things to do in Boma National Park
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Need to know
- Currency
- South Sudanese pound (SSP)
- Entry
- Visa needed by most visitors; apply before you travel
- Emergency
- No verified public number; ask your operator for its 24-hour line
- Tipping
- Ask your operator; tip guides and drivers in cash
- Time
- UTC+2, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryDry season
- FebruaryDry season
- MarchDry, hot
- AprilHeat, dry
- MayRains begin
- JuneRainy season
- JulyRainy season
- AugustRainy season
- SeptemberRainy season
- OctoberRains ease
- NovemberDry season starts
- DecemberDry season
Right now in Boma National Park
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
27
- Feels like
- 27°
- Humidity
- 51%
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 46%
Boma National Park
11:19 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today37°25°46%Monday: Drizzle. High 37°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 46%.
- Tue39°26°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 39°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed40°28°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 40°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu41°29°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 41°, Low 29°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri40°29°14%Friday: Drizzle. High 40°, Low 29°. Chance of rain 14%.
- Sat40°29°41%Saturday: Drizzle. High 40°, Low 29°. Chance of rain 41%.
- Sun39°27°67%Sunday: Rain. High 39°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 67%.
Updated 10:31 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 5,992 SSP
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Boma National Park
Rules for Boma National Park, checked
- Enter only with a valid visa, and confirm your park and travel permits with the South Sudan Wildlife Service before you depart.
- Check your government's travel advisory for South Sudan before you book, since many governments advise against all travel there.
- Ask before photographing people, especially in villages, and follow your guide's instructions at all times.
Plan around Boma National Park
Entry, safety advisories and the wider country
Read the guideVisas and entryVisa application and the documents to carry
Read the guideTours and permitsOperators and park access arranged in advance
Read the guideMoney and costsCash planning, currency and where to get notes
Read the guidePhones and eSIMCoverage gaps and offline maps for the park
Read the guideBoma National Park FAQ
Do I need a permit to visit Boma National Park?
Plan on needing park and travel permits. Confirm them with the South Sudan Wildlife Service and your operator before you travel.
How do I get to Boma National Park?
Most visits are arranged through an operator, and the route, by air or road, depends on conditions at the time.
Is Boma National Park safe to visit?
Check your government's travel advisory first, since many advise against all travel to South Sudan. Go only with a licensed operator that keeps you informed of conditions.
When is the best time to visit Boma National Park?
December to March, in the dry season, when the tracks are most passable. From June to September, most tracks are hard to cross in the rains.
Do I need a visa for South Sudan?
Most visitors do. Apply before you travel and check the requirements with the South Sudan embassy or consulate that covers your country.