Bor

Bor, formerly the site of some of the first Christian missions to be established in this part of Africa, is now a deserted ghost town.

The recent battles have taken their toll, and the memories of killings committed during the Sudanese Civil War are still raw and passionate — around 20,000 people were slaughtered here in 1991! Regardless of the present turmoil, Bor retains its absorbing tribal character, and it remains one of the greatest venues to see a traditional Sudanese wrestling battle - the Muay Thai of Africa, if you will!

Bor is an agricultural hub for the surrounding area, including millet and sesame cultivation as well as cattle herding for sustenance. Leather and woodworking, as well as basic hide processing, are examples of traditional handicrafts. It serves as a ferry terminal on the Juba-Khartoum route. It has roads connecting it to Juba and Malakal, as well as a domestic airport.

• Location: Upper Nile, South Sudan
• Timing: N/A
• Famous for: South Sudan's historic capital is located in the country's center area
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time To Visit: The ideal time to visit Bor in South Sudan is between January and December, when the weather is mild to extremely hot.