South Sudan · national park
Nimule National Park
Nimule National Park is a national park in South Sudan, established in 1954, covering 410 km² (158 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of South Sudan's 6 national parks.
- Area
- 410 km²
- Established
- 1954
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ULU · 106 km
Nearest airports to Nimule National Park
- 1 ULU106 kmstraight line
- 2 JUB136 kmstraight line
- 3 RUA136 kmstraight line
Gulu, UgandaMore about Nimule National Park
Nimule National Park is one of 6 national parks in South Sudan. It covers 410 km² (41,000 ha) — about 52% of the size of New York City, making it the #6 largest national park in South Sudan (0.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1954, 72 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in South Sudan (the first dates from 1939). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Nimule National Park
The closest airport is Gulu Airport (ULU), about 106 km away — around 2 h 18 min by car; alternatively Juba International Airport (JUB, 136 km). Other national parks within reach include Murchison Falls National Park (3,893 km²), Bandingilo National Park (10,000 km²), Kidepo Valley National Park (1,399 km²) and Lantoto National Park (760 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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