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.
Nimule National Park
Nimule National Park, on South Sudan's border with Uganda, suits travelers who want a short wildlife visit and can plan around road and security conditions.
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Nimule National Park is a national park in South Sudan, on the border with Uganda. It was established in 1954 and covers 410 square kilometers (410 km2). At that size, it can be planned as a short trip. Its size and border position shape how most trips are planned.
Plan the trip around the dry season, when roads are usually easier, but check current conditions and entry rules before you book. Because the park sits on the border, a visit can also mean arranging transport and documents for crossing into Uganda if that is part of your route. Permits, vehicles and guides are usually arranged through an operator, so ask for each in writing before you pay. If you combine it with other parts of South Sudan, allow extra time, because distances and road conditions can slow travel.
Nimule National Park in five
- Confirm your visa before booking anythingMost visitors need a visa before arriving in South Sudan. Check the requirements on the entry page, then confirm your route with the South Sudanese embassy or consulate that issues the visa.Visas and entry
- Book the park through a licensed operatorThe park permit, vehicle and guide are usually arranged together through one operator. Ask for each item in writing before you pay any deposit.Tours and tickets
- Carry clean US dollars in cashCard payments cannot be relied on in the park, so plan to pay in cash. Bring recent, undamaged US dollar notes, since torn or old notes may be refused.Money and costs
- Save offline maps before you leave townMobile signal around Nimule is unreliable, so download maps and your booking confirmations before you set off. Set up a local SIM or eSIM in advance.Phones and eSIM
- Confirm your border crossing before you travelThe park lies along the border with Uganda, so your route may cross there. Confirm which crossing is open and which documents it requires with both governments.
Things to do in Nimule National Park
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Need to know
- Currency
- South Sudanese pound (SSP); US dollars widely used
- Entry
- Visa needed for most passports; check the current route
- Emergency
- No confirmed public number; save your embassy's contact
- Tipping
- Ask your operator whether tips are expected for guides and drivers
- Time
- UTC+2, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryDry season
- FebruaryDry season
- MarchDry season
- AprilHot, dry
- MayRains begin
- JuneRainy season
- JulyRainy season
- AugustRainy season
- SeptemberRainy season
- OctoberRains ease
- NovemberDry season begins
- DecemberDry season
Right now in Nimule National Park
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
25
- Feels like
- 27°
- Humidity
- 62%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 8%
Nimule National Park
12:41 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today37°21°8%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 37°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Wed38°21°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 38°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu39°21°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 39°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri39°22°16%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 39°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 16%.
- Sat38°22°61%Saturday: Drizzle. High 38°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 61%.
- Sun37°22°71%Sunday: Drizzle. High 37°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 71%.
Updated 10:55 PM local time · 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 Nimule National Park
Rules for Nimule National Park, checked
- Visa and entry rules are set by South Sudan. Check with the embassy or consulate that issues your visa before you book any travel.
- Stay on the route your permit covers and with your licensed guide where the operator requires it. Do not photograph military sites or border posts.
- Wildlife and plants in the national park are protected. Do not hunt, feed or collect animals or plants.
Plan around Nimule National Park
Entry, money and the wider route through the country
Read the guideVisa and entry rulesVisa route, documents and border crossings for South Sudan
Read the guideTours and permitsOperators, guides and what a park booking should include
Read the guideGetting around South SudanRoad options from Juba and the Uganda border
Read the guideWhere to stayLodging options for a park trip and the nights around it
Read the guideTravel insuranceMedical cover and evacuation for remote parks
Read the guideNimule National Park FAQ
Where is Nimule National Park?
It is in South Sudan, along the border with Uganda. The park covers 410 square kilometers.
When was Nimule National Park established?
The park was established in 1954.
Is Nimule National Park open to visitors?
Access depends on current security and road conditions, which change. Check with your tour operator and your embassy before you plan.
Can I visit Nimule without a tour operator?
The permit, vehicle and guide are usually arranged through an operator, so ask any operator to confirm the park permit in writing.
What should I bring for a park trip?
Bring cash in US dollars, offline maps, your visa papers and a copy of your insurance policy.