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Capital and largest city of South Sudan
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Juba is the largest city and capital of South Sudan. Juba is on banks of the White Nile River. In 2017, it had a population of 525,000 people.
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Offers 4-wheel drive vehicles to get you through the muddy roads. Rates are attractive: drivers are experienced and friendly.
In the 1920s the city grew rapidly, and about 2,000 Greeks lived here working as merchants and tradesmen. Many of the city's major public stone buildings like the Ivory Bank, Notos Lounge, the old Sudan Airways Building, Paradise Hotel, Nile Commercial Bank and Buffalo Commercial Bank were developed by Greeks at this time, as were later the Central Bank and Juba Hotel buildings.
A multi-use stadium, opened in 1962 and home to the national football team.
Final resting place of John Garang, who led the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement to gain independence for South Sudan in 2011. He passed away in a helicopter crash before independence was achieved. Closed to the public and guarded, but across the street is a statue that can be visited.
Built in 1952.
A bit on the expensive side, but great atmosphere and views over the Nile, sometimes has live music.
A smart restaurant with outdoor seating area. The tandoori grill is recommended.
The top end of accommodation and at reasonable prices. Swimming pool, Tennis court and AC rooms in permanent (not plastic prefab) buildings. Very good security.
AFEX River Camp
Pleasant site on the bank of the Nile river. Accommodation is in air conditioned bungalows. There is a good bar/restaurant on site with views over the Nile.
Single/double room.
Air-conditioned, self-contained rooms with dining & conference. 3-5 min walking distance from KCB & Equity Bank.
Good en suite rooms with TV. Bar and restaurant in the hotel. Tight security. Wired internet (free ethernet cable provided). AC and hot showers.
Offers a very nice view of the Nile. Serene and calm
Fairly large hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant, and bar.
Good for prefabs by the Nile (with free wireless internet and a small gym). Great food.
Popular hotel near to the US and EU embassy compounds. Good food at the restaurant.
En suite rooms with hot shower, wireless internet, DSTV, Chinese restaurant
Popular high end hotel not far from the airport. Bar, restaurant with European and Lebanese menus and a swimming pool.
This is a new co-op for women to make and sell traditional handicrafts, including beading, from simple single strand necklaces to complex Dinka belts and basket weaving.
By bus
If overlanding, daily buses run from Kampala taking a minimum of 12 hours if the roads are dry, but it only takes one broken down truck or deep flooded muddy pothole to add hours to the journey.
Visa
Visas are required by most people entering South Sudan. In theory, visas are available on arrival at Juba airport for US$100. However the rules surrounding their issue are unclear.
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