Major city · South Sudan
Nimule
Nimule is a transit stop between Juba and Uganda, not a destination. One night max, for the border crossing or Nimule National Park.
Nimule is a small border town in Equatoria, South Sudan, with a national park and a few basic lodges. Most travellers pass through on the Juba–Kampala bus route. The town itself has no tourist infrastructure beyond a handful of guesthouses and bodaboda taxis. Plan for one night if you break the journey, or a half-day visit to the park.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SSP
- Best months
- Dec–Feb (dry season)
- avoid Apr–Oct (heavy rain, road flooding)
- Airport
- JUB
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- East Africa ↗Carry the yellow fever certificate on every leg of a multi-country trip: Uganda and Burundi check it for all arrivals, and a stop in Kenya or Ethiopia makes the next border ask for it.
- East Africa ↗Advice for Ethiopia, Somaliland, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan and the Congo border areas can change within days; read your government's page the week you fly and before every regional flight.
- East Africa ↗Price park, reserve and permit fees before comparing lodges: they are charged per person per day, often with VAT, and are fixed whatever bed you choose.
- South Sudan ↗Check your own government travel advice for South Sudan before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- South Sudan ↗An e-visa and proof of yellow fever vaccination are required before arrival; permits for movement and photography have been enforced (check).
- South Sudan ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to South Sudan before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Nimuleopen ▾
- Police777 (check)
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nimule, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars in cash carry most payments: see Insurance & payments above.South Sudan-wide
- SafetyNimule is remote and near an active border.
- Emergency numberscheck777 (check) police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckJUB Juba International Airport (About 3–4 hours by bus or minibus; road improving with USAID paving (check status).).
- Getting aroundBodaboda motortaxis are the only local transport; negotiate the fare before you ride.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JUB Juba International Airport (About 3–4 hours by bus or minibus; road improving with USAID paving (check status).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Dec–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Aug (14 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nimule: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bodaboda motortaxis are the only local transport; negotiate the fare before you ride.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nimule National Park
goDoor to door: 30–40 min
Bodaboda from town, about 15–20 min
Small park with wildlife; best in dry season. Entry fee check.
Juba
goDoor to door: 3–4 hours
Bus or minibus (Nile Coach or local), about 3–4 hours
Road improving with USAID paving; check current conditions.
Kampala, Uganda
goDoor to door: 8–12 hours
Nile Coach bus, about 8–10 hours southbound, 10–12 hours northbound
Departs Nimule early morning; delays at the border are common.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near the border
Unity Lodge, 200 m from the border; basic but functional.
Main road outside town
Horizon Guest Restaurant and Hotel and Diamonds Hotel; slightly more comfortable, with fans and mosquito nets.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- SSP 100–200 (about USD 1–2) excl. bed
- Mid
- SSP 200–500 (about USD 2–5) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Horizon Guest double room (2 persons, incl. breakfast)1 × 1 night × SSP 100 | SSP 100 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × SSP 200 | SSP 200 |
| Bodaboda ride within town1 × SSP 20 | SSP 20 |
| Bus Nimule–Juba (one way)1 × SSP 100 · check | SSP 100 |
| Bus Nimule–Kampala (one way)1 × SSP 200 · check | SSP 200 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SSP 93 |
| Trip total≈ SSP 713 per person per day, bed included | SSP 713 |
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2026 estimate in South Sudanese pounds (SSP); US dollars are widely accepted. Prices are very low by international standards.
Prices of common things
| Bodaboda ride (short trip)check | SSP 20–50 |
| Bus Nimule–Jubacheck | SSP 100–200 |
| Bus Nimule–Kampalacheck | SSP 200–400 |
| Meal at a local restaurantcheck | SSP 50–150 |
| Bottle of watercheck | SSP 10–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road between Gulu and Nimule is terrible due to flooding in northern Uganda; check conditions before travel.
- Bus from Kampala departs at 03:00 with an overnight stop in Yumbe; bring food and water.Bus from Kampala departs at 3:00 AM with an overnight stop in Yumbe; bring food and water.
- The manager at Unity Lodge may inspect your luggage for weapons.
- Power at Horizon Guest is only from about 19:00 to 01:00.Power at Horizon Guest is only from about 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 777 (check)
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Khodni li-haza al-unwanTake me to this address
Emergency
- Police777 (check)
Embassy
Most embassies are in Juba. The US Embassy in Juba: +211 912 105 188 (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bodaboda from border to town centre: SSP 20–50 (check)
- Bus Nimule–Juba: SSP 100–200, 3–4 h (check)
- Bus Nimule–Kampala: SSP 200–400, 8–12 h (check)
Say or show
- Salaam aleikum — Hello (sa-LAAM a-LEY-kum)
- Shukran — Thank you (SHUK-ran)
- Kam? — How much? (kam)
- Weyn al-hammam? — Where is the toilet? (wayn al-ha-MAAM)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nimule. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Feb (dry season) · avoid Apr–Oct (heavy rain, road flooding)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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