Plane tickets to South Sudan from CA$1,195

The country in Africa where the official language is English and the currency is the South Sudanese pound (SSP), this is South Sudan. The capital of the country is Juba. Other cities which you can visit are Yei, Wau, Malakal, Aweil.

During your journey around South Sudan, you can taste Kuindiong (sweetened semolina), Moukhbaza (paste of mashed bananas), Kisra (flat bread made from sorghum flour), Dura (cooked maize and millet eaten with various vegetables), Asseeda (Sudanese porridge) and other local food.

General information about South Sudan

South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound (SSP). Therefore, we recommend you to exchange money before your trip for the best rates.

South Sudan has a population of 12.78 million inhabitants, making it one of the top 100 most populated countries in the world.

The official language of South Sudan is English. Whilst the largest part of residents speak English, it is not uncommon to hear locals talking in Arabic, Portuguese, French – these are the languages most spoken in South Sudan.

South Sudan shares borders with Ethiopia, Sudan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya.

South Sudan has a tropical climate with dry and hot summers and mild winters. When packing your backpack, don’t forget the sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun. Also, take the cultural context into consideration when packing your clothes. It’s worth learning about local traditions in advance of your journey to South Sudan.