South Sudan Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(South Sudan, SS, North-East Africa)

Still coming to terms with its new status as an independent country, South Sudan has but a few tourist attractions to offer its visitors. Nor does it have much in the way of infrastructure and overall facilities. That said, it is certainly a tourist destination to watch out for in the future, with much promise in store.

Those who do plan to visit South Sudan will be rewarded with a glimpse of an Africa that is still remote and relatively unchanged since ancient times.

Many of the principal attractions understandably live within the spreading capital city, Juba, where particular highlights include both the imposing Cathedral of All Saints and the rather stately Presidential Palace.

Cathedral of All Saints

Address: Hai Malakal, Juba, South Sudan, SS, Africa
As the Episcopal Church of Sudan, All Saints is Juba's main church. Built in 1959, it holds daily services in Arabic, English and Zande. In recent years, growing congregations have struggled to be accommodated in All Saints. In early 2013, plans were announced to build a bigger cathedral that could accommodate 3,000 worshippers. The original All Saints Cathedral is expected to be put to other church-related uses in the future.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

University of Juba

Address: Buluk, Juba, South Sudan, SS, Africa
Founded in 1977, Juba's public university was one of the first of its kind in the southern part of Sudan. In the 1980s, however, civil unrest led to the relocation of the university to Khartoum. Some 20 years later, the university returned to its old war-torn buildings in Juba and today, contains a number of interesting attractions. Of interest, all teaching at the university is in English.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Presidential Palace

Address: Juba, South Sudan, SS, Africa
The newly refurbished office of the President of South Sudan was opened in August 2011, just a month after independence was officially declared. Visitors should be aware of any limits imposed on taking photographs of government and other buildings.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge