7 Days · 6 Nights · South Sudan
The Great Nile Migration Expedition
Where six million hooves move as one. This rare expedition combines selected hotel and resort stays with two dedicated days of aerial wildlife observation over the vast Boma–Badingilo migratory landscape.
The expedition
Where six million hooves move as one
A rare journey into the heart of South Sudan's Great Nile Migration, combining a road expedition, remote access by air and two dedicated aerial wildlife experiences.
Two dedicated aerial wildlife-sighting days over the migration landscape
Aerial observation of white-eared kob, tiang, Mongalla gazelle and Bohor reedbuck
Road travel from Juba to Bor through the Nile basin
Three nights based at Maruwa Resort in Boma
Locally operated in South Sudan by Tiang Safaris
Day by day
The route, one day at a time
Each flight and route responds to the conditions of this living wilderness.
Day-by-day itinerary
Meet the Tiang Safaris expedition team at Juba International Airport and transfer to Imperial Plaza Hotel. After time to refresh, join a private expedition briefing covering the migration landscape, wildlife and photography protocols, aerial-sighting programme, safety, weather and remote-travel logistics. Dinner at the hotel concludes the day.
- Meals:
- Dinner
- Overnight:
- Imperial Plaza Hotel, Juba
After breakfast, travel by road towards Bor through Central Equatoria and Jonglei. The approximately 200-kilometre journey generally takes four to five hours, subject to road and weather conditions. Arrive at Park Palace Hotel, with time to rest before a Boma-sector and aircraft-operations briefing.
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Overnight:
- Park Palace Hotel, Bor
Travel by expedition aircraft from Bor towards the Boma area, subject to the final aircraft and operational plan. Arrive at Maruwa Resort for lunch, check-in and a detailed aerial wildlife-expedition briefing covering aircraft safety, photography and expected flight conditions.
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Overnight:
- Maruwa Resort, Boma
After an early breakfast, head to the airstrip for the first dedicated aerial wildlife-sighting flight. The team follows selected areas of the migration landscape, searching for white-eared kob, tiang, Mongalla gazelle and Bohor reedbuck, while remaining alert for other wildlife. Return to Maruwa Resort for lunch, rest and an evening discussion of the next day’s flight.
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Overnight:
- Maruwa Resort, Boma
Return to the airstrip for a second dedicated day of aerial observation. Guided by the first flight’s findings, field observations and weather, the expedition explores another part of the landscape in search of the moving herds. The day ends with the Great Nile Migration Expedition Dinner at Maruwa Resort.
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Overnight:
- Maruwa Resort, Boma
After breakfast, transfer to Boma airstrip and board the expedition aircraft back towards Bor, subject to the approved flight plan and weather. Continue overland to Juba — an approximately 200-kilometre drive generally taking four to five hours, depending on road and weather conditions. Check back into Imperial Plaza Hotel for a final dinner and expedition debrief.
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Overnight:
- Imperial Plaza Hotel, Juba
Enjoy breakfast at Imperial Plaza Hotel before a Tiang Safaris transfer to Juba International Airport for your onward journey. Departure timing is arranged around your international flight schedule.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Accommodation plan
Six nights, from Juba to Boma and back
| Night | Location | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Juba | Imperial Plaza Hotel, Juba |
| Night 2 | Bor | Park Palace Hotel, Bor |
| Night 3 | Boma | Maruwa Resort, Boma |
| Night 4 | Boma | Maruwa Resort, Boma |
| Night 5 | Boma | Maruwa Resort, Boma |
| Night 6 | Juba | Imperial Plaza Hotel, Juba |
Before you travel
Aerial wildlife viewing is planned around the landscape, not a fixed script.
- Aerial routes, flight duration and wildlife areas are determined by current animal movements, weather, fuel requirements, aviation regulations and the approved operational flight plan.
- Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed: this is a dynamic wilderness expedition responding to rainfall, water availability, grazing conditions and seasonal changes.
- Final operational details and any local registration requirements are confirmed by Tiang Safaris before travel.
Speak with the Tiang Safaris team to discuss dates, availability and the operational plan for your journey.
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