Super User 08 July 2023

Travel Guide To BADINGILO NATIONAL PARK IN SOUTH SUDAN

The Bandingilo National Park, sometimes spelled Badingilo, is located in South Sudan's Equatoria region, within the states of Central Equatoria and Eastern Equatoria. It was established in 1992. Situated in a wooded area near the White Nile River, it is over 10,000 square kilometers (3,900 sq mi) in size. Bandingalo National Park has changed size and absorbed Mongalla Game Reserve with changing requirements to preserve a larger area and protect the animals present. Roughly the park is now 8000 square kilometers (1,976,000 acres) in size.

Host to second-largest annual animal migration and large animal herds;

Earth's second-largest annual animal migration (the largest is the Serengeti migration), involving multiple species of antelope including reedbuck, tiang, and white-eared kob, takes place in the park, which is also home to iconic African megafauna like the Nubian giraffe. In the wet season April, May, June, July, August, September, and October the herds are migrating into the park from the Boma National Park. The major animals that migrate into the park at this time are white-eared kob antelope, Tiang antelope, Mongalla gazelle, and Elephant. The animals congregate in this park during the European Summer vacation time, making it an excellent time to see wildlife in South Sudan.

Host to predators and rare Nubian giraffe In BADINGILO NATIONAL PARK;

In addition to white-eared kob, Mongalla gazelle, tiang, and reedbuck, the park also supports an important population of critically endangered Nubian giraffe (sub-species of northern giraffe), which in 2010 was estimated at 670 individuals and would account for 25% of the worldwide population at that time. It also contains large marshlands stretching up into Jonglei state. Predators like the African wild dogs; cheetahs, caracals, lions, and spotted hyenas are also living in the national park.

Bird species In BADINGILO NATIONAL PARK;

The park supports large bird populations including Ostriches, Ducks, geese, waterfowl, Guinea fowl, New World quail, Pheasants, grouse, and allies, Grebes, Pigeons, doves, and many others which visitors get to enjoy during their birding tour. Being part of South Sudan’s protected areas, the Badingilo National Park supports some of the most important and spectacular wildlife populations in Africa. This park also hosts what is known to be the second largest wildlife immigration, which involves various species of antelope like tiang, reedbuck as well as white-eared kob. What is also interesting about the Badingilo is that it lies within a Total oil concession where it could potentially be exposed to drilling and surveying.

Another great place to come and witness the breathtaking phenomenon of the annual migration of the white-eared kob, Nubian giraffes, and elephants. It’s a surprisingly accessible place – thanks largely to its proximity to the capital at Juba. Arrange with Ultimate Wild Safaris for an expedition in the Bandingilo national park wilderness of South Sudan.

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