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Tour to South Sudan – April 2021

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South Sudan offers the traveller some of the most intense travel experiences to be found on the African continent. On this trip we focus on four different ethnic groups that inhabit four separate territories. From the flood lands where the Mundari live to the plains of the Boma National Park, Jies and Toposa territory. Halfway up, in the picturesque mountains, we find the village of Larim
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Ethnic travel style, adventure
  • Starting Monday April 5th in Juba, South Sudan
  • End Sunday 18 April in Juba, South Sudan
  • Duration: 14 days
  • Group size 6 passengers minimum, 10 passengers maximum
  • Transport vehicles 4×4
  • Accommodation 20% Hotel – 80% Free Camp
  • Price: 3.500 €
  • More information info@kumakonda.com

Trip to South Sudan for 14 days in April 2021

We enter South Sudan, the youngest nation in the world. The country appears to travellers as one of the most impressive destinations on the African continent, both for its untamed nature and abundant wildlife, and for the almost "untouched" culture of the more than 70 ethnic groups in the country. Travelling through this harsh country means an exciting adventure full of challenges.

On this trip to Southern Sudan we will mainly focus on the Eastern Equatoria region, in the southeast of the country where interesting ethnic groups such as the Larim, Toposa or Jie live. We will also travel north from the capital, following the course of the White Nile, in search of the Mundari cattle camps.

Mundari cattle camps

Two hours drive north of Juba is the Mundari territory, a small group of Nilotic origin mainly engaged in grazing and agriculture. They are known for their tribal markings, their love of traditional fighting and their close relationship with their cattle.

The dense atmosphere created at sunrise and sunset in the Mundari cattle camps is visually impressive and makes it a photography paradise. The herds return to the camps to spend the night after a day of grazing. As the fires made of cattle droppings are fanned, the smoke keeps the insects away.

Visit our post about the Mundari to learn more about them. 

Boya hills and Larim tribe

Considered one of the most traditional ethnic groups in Southern Sudan, the Larim are known to be excellent architects. The Larim people live in the Boya Mountains, hills dotted with beautiful villages of traditional architecture. Like many of the neighbouring ethnic groups, the Larim engage in pastoralism and subsistence farming.

As you walk through the valley and visit the different villages at the foot of the mountains you will see that most of the women are traditionally dressed and the younger ones wear spectacular tribal markings on their skin.

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  • Tour to South Sudan

Toposa Land

Continuing our journey to South Sudan we will arrive at Kapoeta, the capital of Toposa Land.

The Toposa are an ethnic group of shepherds with a strong warrior tradition often involved in cattle theft and even in these times they remain distant from globalization and western influence. In the Toposa villages we can see how the inhabitants continue to dress traditionally and perform scarifications all over their bodies.

Plains of the Boma National Park

After a full day of driving from Kapoeta, we will arrive at Kuron where we will visit different Toposa towns and from where we will continue to the town of Boma, territory of the Jie people. It will not be difficult during the trip to have encounters with the abundant wildlife of the region.

Tour to South Sudan

Tour to South Sudan with a prospective part

If you want more information about this trip to South Sudan, do not hesitate to contact us at info@kumakonda.com or by phone/WhatsApp +34 635 419 035

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Juba

Arrival at Juba International Airport in the capital of the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan. One or more guides will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the Royal Palace Hotel

Night at the Royal Palace Hotel

Day 2: Juba – Boya Hills / Larim people

We will leave Juba after breakfast and head towards the Boya Hills, with a brief stop in the city of Torit, capital of the State of Eastern Equatoria, where we will present our travel permits to the state authorities.

We will also have lunch in Torit, after which we will head to Boya Hills to see the Boya/Larim tribe. The Boya people are known for body scars, nose and mouth piercings.

The traditional architecture and the serene mountain atmosphere make it a must see on the trip to Southern Sudan.

We will spend 2 nights in the Boya Mountains.

Accommodation will be in tents.

 

Day 3 Boya Hills

We will spend the whole day visiting the Larim tribe in their different traditional villages

Day 4: Boya – Kapoeta

We will leave the Boya hills and go into Toposa Land, whose main shopping centre is the town of Kapoeta.

Our guide will register with the local authorities and national security.

We will then go to Kapoeta market, where a mixture of tribal people from the city and remote villages converge for trade.

After that we will return to our hotel for the night.

Accommodation: Hotel.

Days 5 and 6 : Kapoeta – Kuron – Toposa villages

After breakfast, we will drive for 6 to 8 hours to the village of Kuron to get to know the most authentic and isolated culture of the Toposa people.

The Toposa are the majority ethnic group in the state of Eastern Equatoria.

They live in a vast land, part of which is semi-arid. They have cows, goats, sheep and donkeys. Most Toposa also practice subsistence agriculture, and each household owns a sizeable farm to supplement its food production.

Most of their huts, especially those used for grain storage, rise beautifully from the ground.

The Toposa practice body and facial scars, as well as body piercing. Lunch, breakfast and dinner are included.

Camping

Days 7 and 8: Kuron – Jies villages

After finishing our breakfast, we will leave for Nawiapur, a Jie village which is about 30 minutes away from Boma city. The journey will take us approximately 4 hours. The Jie or Jiye people are one of the most remote tribes in Southern Sudan.

Their culture is still intact and is quite similar to that of the Toposa people.

They wear animal skins, practice body and facial scars and body piercing.

We will spend the two nights in a Jie village.

Accommodation will be in tents.

Days 9 and 10 Boma – Kapoeta – Juba

We will travel back to Juba.

The first night will be spent again at Kapoeta, after a 10 hour journey.

We will continue our journey to Juba.

In Juba we will stay in the liveliest student quarter, in a simple but clean guesthouse of some friends from Eritrea.

We will go out for dinner at one of our favourite places.

 

Days 11 and 12 Mundari  Cattle Camps in Terekeka

The journey will take us 3 hours to reach Terekeka, the commercial centre of Mundari.

We will spend about an hour having lunch and making arrangements with the local authorities and getting to know the security on the ground before heading to the cattle camp.

Day 12: A full day with the Mundari.

The Mundari people are known for their symbiotic life with livestock.

The owner knows all his cows by name or colour. The Mundari use animal by-products such as urine (to dye hair, bathe, etc.), manure (burned to create smoke to keep away insects that bother both people and livestock), ash (smeared on people’s and animals’ bodies to dissipate insects), etc.

Having many cows is a symbol of wealth and prestige. They use the cows for marriages, etc. The Mundari hardly ever kill their cows for meat. They practice body and facial scarification, as well as the extraction of the lower teeth.

The morning and afternoon are a spectacular time at the Mundari cattle camp

Accommodation: Tents

Day 13 Terekeka – Juba

We will return to Juba

Accommodation in the simple Guest House of our Eritrean friends

Day 14 End of the trip at 9 a.m.

Transfer to the airport

End of the trip

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THIS TRIP INCLUDES

  • Kumakonda Guide
  • Travel and camara permits - All visits permits
  • Toyota Land Cruiser Hardtop vehicles and all costs related to the vehicle
  • Chef
  • Local guides when necessary
  • Kitchen and camping equipment.
  • Full board throughout the trip except in Juba and large cities
  • Transfer from and to the airport
  • 1 night at the Royal Palace Hotel in a double room (2 passengers)
  • 2 nights in a simple Guest House in Juba in single rooms
  • Hotel in Kapoeta in double room (2 passengers per room)

THIS TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Drinks
  • Meals in Juba and big cities
  • Optional tips
  • Everything not in "included

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