South Sudan Traveler Essentials
- Capital
- Juba
- Currency
- South Sudanese Pound (SSP £)
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from December to March offers the best access, though security severely restricts travel year-round.
Visa requirements
Visas must be arranged in advance through an embassy, often requiring an invitation letter; yellow fever vaccination is mandatory.
Getting around
Travel relies on chartered flights and operator 4x4s given poor and insecure roads, while shared vehicles serve some town routes.
Safety
The world's youngest country suffers ongoing conflict, intercommunal violence and high crime, and most governments advise against all travel. Any visit requires specialist security arrangements and constant monitoring.
Tipping customs
Tipping is not customary, but gratuities for guides, drivers and fixers are appreciated.
Travel tips
Bring all the US-dollar cash you need, as banking is minimal and cards do not work. English and Arabic are useful, and you must travel only with trusted operators and registered with your embassy. Communications are limited, so arrange reliable contacts and contingency plans.