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Boma National Park

National park in South Sudan

Photo: USAID Africa Bureau, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Boma National Park is in the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan. It's listed as a together with Bandingilo National Park.

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Getting there

For now, the park has absolutely zero tourist infrastructure – this is wild country. Safaris are launched from Nyat, a small village on the outskirts of the park. But before you get excited, read below.

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Getting around

Given the lack of, well, everything, as of 2023 safaris are conducted by helicopter.

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African wildlife

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UnderstandWith an extraordinary abundance of wildlife, the 22800 km2 Boma National Park was created in 1977, but since that time has essentially existed as a park in name only.

Get inFor now, the park has absolutely zero tourist infrastructure – this is wild country. Safaris are launched from Nyat, a small village on the outskirts of the park. But before you get excited, read below.

Fees and permitsYou can visit, but it will cost you dearly. As of 2023, an eight-night safari tour costs US$90,000 (yes, you read that right), including a $15,000 donation to the African Parks organisation.

Get aroundGiven the lack of, well, everything, as of 2023 safaris are conducted by helicopter.

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Photo: USAID Africa Bureau, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

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