South Sudan gained its independence in 2011 earning the title of the world’s newest country and capturing attention from all travellers around the world. After years of war against the government of Sudan, South Sudan is one of the most ethnically diverse in the world. Its tourism industry is at a barely nascent state; thankfully Pioneer is our middle name!
Your journey starts in Juba, the capital of the young nation, where you’ll visit the presidential palace, explore the Jubek tomb, meet the students of Juba University, wander the largest market in the country where you’ll encounter many different traditional dresses, tattoos and body scarifications and overnight to experience what the nightlife has to offer.
Now for any travellers that have previously made it to South Sudan this is usually all they’ll see. From our vast experience, Juba is not South Sudan. Our tour allows you to experience the genuine South Sudan by heading out of the very strictly controlled capital and visiting not one but three ethnic communities with the freedom to interact, photograph and learn directly from the locals. This is something that only a very few visitors experience.
You’ll journey with us to the incredible Mundari tribes – herders who live in the wild in symbiosis with their cattle. They are unmistakable as they cover their whole body in chalk-like makeup, making them appear as ghosts. We will then join the Dinkas, who are known for being the tallest people in the world. The Dinkas’ contribution to the struggle for independence was enormous, and here too we will spend a day mingling with them and truly seeing what their life is like.
This year for the first time, our tour extends deeper into South Sudan, with our Group B option taking you to Latuko and Boya tribe camps. While the Dinkas and Mundaris are cattle herders living in the plains, Latuko and Boyas have a radically different lifestyle, living in the mountains.
Make the most out of your visit to Africa and combine your visit to South Sudan with our Alternative Egypt tour, followed by Sudan and Bir Tawil – No Man’s Land.
Only 12 spots are available on this tour, for logistical and infrastructural reasons. Make sure not to be left out – book now!
Friday 25th November – Juba
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Saturday 26th November – Mundari Villages
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Sunday 27th November – Mundari Cattle Camp
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Monday 28th November – Juba
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Tuesday 29th November – Dinka Cattle Camps
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Wednesday 30th November – Juba
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Thursday 1st December – Juba – Torit
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Friday 2nd December – Illieu village on Imatong Mountain
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Saturday 3rd December – Camp 15
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Sunday 4th December – Boya Hills – Kapoeta
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Monday 5th December – Kapoeta – Juba
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Tuesday 6th December
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Want to extend your YPT adventure? Join one of our great tour extensions
-Transportation to complete the itinerary
-Breakfasts and meals outside Juba
-YPT Tour leader and local English-speaking guide
-Accommodation on a twin-share basis
-Entry Permit (for visa on arrival) and all required permits for travel
– Camera permit for 1 camera body (phones do not count)
-Domestic Flight from Kapoeta to Juba
-Flights
-Visa fees ($100)
-Single supplement (on hotel nights: $240/$300)
-Travel insurance
-Drinks and meals in Juba
-Personal spending
-Tribute to the tribes we visit (to purchase animal medicine, amount discretionary)
-Camera permit (+$100 per extra camera)
We have expert guides ready to help answer any questions you may have.
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