Chapter 1
Background Information 3
Geography and climate 3, History 4, Government and
politics 11, Economy 13, People 15, Language 18,
Religion 19, Education 20, Culture 21
Chapter 2
Natural History 25
Flora 25, Fauna 25, National parks 46
Chapter 3
Practical Information 49
When to visit 49, Highlights 49, Suggested itineraries 50,
Tour operators 51, Red tape 52, Embassies, government
ministries and NGOs 53, Getting there and away 56,
Health 59, Safety 72, What to take 77, Money and
budgeting 77, Getting around 79, Accommodation 84,
Eating and drinking 86, Public holidays 88, Shopping 88,
Photography permits 88, Media 91, Communications 93,
Living in South Sudan 94, Business 96, Cultural etiquette
100, Travelling positively 101
Part Two The Guide
Chapter 4
Juba and Central Equatoria 105
Juba 105, Yei 125
Chapter 5
Eastern Equatoria 129
Nimule 129, Torit 135, Kapoeta 137
Chapter 6
Western Equatoria 141
Mundri 141, Maridi 141, Yambio 142, Southern National
Park 146
Chapter 7
Bahr el Ghazal 147
Wau 147, Raja 151
Chapter 8
Warrap, Unity and Lakes 153
Warrap 153, Unity 154, Lakes 155
Chapter 9
Jonglei 161
Bor 161, Northern Jonglei 165, Boma National Park 165
Chapter 10
Upper Nile 171
Malakal 171, Kodok 175
Chapter 11
Disputed Territories 177
Abyei region 177, Kafia Kingi 179, The Ilemi Triangle 179
appendix 1 language 181
appendix 2 Glossary 184
appendix 3 further information 186
Index
