Southern National Park

Southern National Park encompasses 57,000 square kilometers of land featuring grasslands, deciduous forests, and multiple rivers including Jur, Sue, Ibba, and Maridi.

The national park, established in 1939 during colonial administration, represents one of the first protected territories in what would later become South Sudan.

Local communities surrounding the park maintain traditional practices while adapting to conservation requirements established for protecting the natural environment.

The park experiences heavy rainfall between May and October, with annual precipitation reaching 2,400 millimeters and temperatures remaining consistently warm throughout the year.

The protected area houses numerous species including African elephants, giraffes, white rhinoceros, leopards, and lions across its varied elevation zones of 400 to 700 meters.

Location: Gbudwe State

Location: Western Lakes State

Location: Wau State

Location: Tonj State

Inception: 1939

Elevation above the sea: 471 m

GPS coordinates: 6.55000,28.28333

Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:56