South Sudan · national park
Boma National Park
Boma National Park is a national park in South Sudan, established in 1986, covering 22,800 km² (8,803 sq mi). It is the largest of South Sudan's 6 national parks.
- Area
- 22,800 km²
- Established
- 1986
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- GMB · 196 km
Nearest airports to Boma National Park
- 1 GMB196 kmstraight line
- 2 BCO304 kmstraight line
- 3 JUB313 kmstraight line
Gambela, EthiopiaMore about Boma National Park
Boma National Park is one of 6 national parks in South Sudan. It covers 22,800 km² (2,280,000 ha) — about 14.5 times the size of London, making it the largest national park in South Sudan (39.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1986, 40 years ago — the first national parks in South Sudan date back to 1939. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Boma National Park
The closest airport is Gambela Airport (GMB), about 196 km away — around 4 h 15 min by car; alternatively Jinka Airport (BCO, 304 km). Other national parks within reach include Gambela National Park (5,061 km²), Bandingilo National Park (10,000 km²), Omo National Park (4,068 km²) and Mago National Park (5,061 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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