Juba Travel Safety Guide — South Sudan

Safety Score: 4/10 · Value: 7/10 · Beauty: 5/10

Juba became the capital of the world's newest country when South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in July 2011, the culmination of decades of civil war and a referendum in which 98.8% voted for independence. The country descended into another civil war in 2013 and a fragile peace has held since 2018. Despite this, Juba functions as a working city with a significant international and NGO presence. The White Nile flows through the city; the Sudd, one of the world's largest wetlands and an extraordinary wildlife ecosystem, lies to the north, with wildebeest migrations that rival the Serengeti. Travel requires serious security preparation but South Sudan has a small community of adventurous visitors.

Tripvey Score — estimated from travel advisories and publicly available data. Not official safety advice.