Wau: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Wau is a town, locally referred to as a city, in northwestern South Sudan on the western bank of the Jur River. It is the capital of Western Bahr el Ghazal region in South Sudan.

Wau, South Sudan · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityWau+40°CPartly cloudy · sunset 05:46 PMupdated 03:00 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rate£6,094.57per 1 $SSP — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

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Wau Airport≈ 40 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.

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Updated information about Ebola ('Entry requirements' page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

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Do not travel to South Sudan due to risk of unrest , crime , kidnapping , landmines , and health risks . The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in South Sudan due to the health and security situation Family members cannot join U.S. government employees who work in South Sudan. U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Wau: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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