Juba walking tour & city guide

Markets and main roads

Konyo Konyo Market and Custom Market are the busiest places in the city, crowded with traders selling vegetables, dried fish, clothes and phones. Main roads such as Gudele Road and Airport Road are lined with shops, hotels and boda-boda motorbike taxis.

On the river, the Juba Bridge crosses the White Nile, and riverside spots are popular in the evenings.

A classic walk

Start at the John Garang Mausoleum, a memorial to the leader of the independence movement, then visit Konyo Konyo Market. Head to the banks of the White Nile near the Juba Bridge, and in the late afternoon look up at Jebel Kujur, the hill that overlooks the city.

Good to know

The dry season from December to March is the easiest time to get around, though it is very hot. Photography permits may be required and taking pictures of government buildings is restricted. Many governments advise against travel; check current travel advice before planning a trip.