Major city · South Sudan
Magwi
Spend a day in Magwi for a quick look at the Acholi capital; add a second day if you want to hike or fish.
Magwi is the business hub of the Acholi tribe in eastern Equatoria. It sits on gravel roads, so cars, bicycles and motorcycles are the main transport. The town offers easy access to nearby mountains, forests and farms, making it a base for short hikes and fishing trips. Facilities are basic – a few hotels and US dollars are widely accepted.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SSP
- Best months
- Dec–Feb (driest roads)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heaviest rain, gravel roads may be impassable)
- Airports
- JUB · NIM
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Carry the yellow fever certificate on every leg of a mult…Check your own government travel advice for South Sudan b…
- 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 guide8 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 Magwi777 ▾
- Police777
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 Magwi, 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
- SafetyMagwi is a small county town with very limited services.
- Emergency numbers777 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckJUB Juba International Airport (Main international gateway; about 140 km (87 mi) southeast by road, 4–5 h by car (check)).JUB Juba International Airport (Main international gateway; about 87 mi (140 km) southeast by road, 4–5 h by car (check)).
- Getting aroundMurram (gravel) roads dominate; travel by car, bicycle or motorcycle.
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 (Main international gateway; about 140 km (87 mi) southeast by road, 4–5 h by car (check)) · NIM Nimule airstrip (Small airstrip near the Uganda border, about 82 km (51 mi) northeast; no scheduled service confirmed (check))JUB Juba International Airport (Main international gateway; about 87 mi (140 km) southeast by road, 4–5 h by car (check)) · NIM Nimule airstrip (Small airstrip near the Uganda border, about 51 mi (82 km) northeast; no scheduled service confirmed (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Feb
Best
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Mar
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Best: Dec–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jun (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Aug (14 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Magwi: 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
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Feb
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Mar
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Dec
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°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
Murram (gravel) roads dominate; travel by car, bicycle or motorcycle. No public bus service listed.
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
goDoor to door: ≈3 h round trip
Road, about 82 km (51 mi) northeast, 2–3 h by carRoad, about 51 mi (82 km) northeast, 2–3 h by car
Border town with Uganda, optional for a quick visit.
Juba
cautionDoor to door: ≈8–10 h round trip
Road, about 140 km (87 mi) southeast, 4–5 h by carRoad, about 87 mi (140 km) southeast, 4–5 h by car
Longer drive; consider overnight if you want to explore Juba.
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.
Green Valley Hotel
Simple rooms, central location, accepts USD and SSP
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 20,000–40,000 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- Mid
- SSP 40,000–80,000 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- High
- SSP 80,000+ excl. bed (2026 estimate)
Watch out
Safety
- Security situation can change quickly; check latest travel advisories.
- Road conditions may be poor after rain; allow extra travel time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 777
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 Magwi. 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 (driest roads) · avoid Jun–Sep (heaviest rain, gravel roads may be impassable)
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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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